Summary of Governing Policies

The University of Richmond is governed by policy statements that guide individual members in their actions toward each other and toward the larger community. These policy statements support the University's educational mission while seeking to assure that both individual and majority rights are appropriately observed and maintained.

Academic Affairs Statement on Classroom Courtesy outlines appropriate classroom behavior.

School of Continuing Studies Honor Code governs such behavior as cheating, plagiarism, lying, and academic theft.

Policy Statement on Standards of Conduct, Penalties, and Disciplinary Procedures governs the conduct of students and their guests, as well as other individuals. (Contact the Vice President for Student Development, (804) 289-8032)

The University Policy Statement on Rights of Students Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 prohibits the unauthorized release of confidential information about individual students.

The Policy Regarding Services for Students with Disabilities assures students with disabilities a process by which to seek reasonable accommodations necessary to participate in University programs. (Contact the Vice President for Student Development, (804) 289-8032)

Harassment and Discrimination Policy (including Sexual Harassment) assures every employee, faculty member and student the right to work and study in an environment free from all forms of illegal discrimination, including sexual harassment.