On this Web site are many but not all of the present official policies of the university. These policies have been established to create a safe and productive academic and work environment. All university employees and students are expected to be familiar with these policies and to follow them.

University policies are subject to change at any time and faculty, staff and students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with current policies. Individuals with questions about a particular policy should contact the department noted in that policy.

USC Code of Ethics

Faculty, Teaching and Research
Evaluation of academic programs, faculty and department chairs. Policies concerning research and intellectual property. HIPAA policies. Administrative resources for teaching and research. The Faculty Handbook.

Employment and Workplace Issues
These policies cover the entire university community: faculty, staff and students. Safety policies and policies about types of leave. How to file complaints. Conflicts of interest. How to handle a legal summons, complaint or subpoena.

Staff Hiring and Employment Policies
These policies cover the hiring and employment of staff employees, including evaluation and discipline. Standard Letters and Forms

Staff Wage and Hour Policies
Timekeeping and wage and hour compliance. Holiday Schedule

Administrative and Business Practices
Policies covering the administrative side of education and research. Expenditure and Purchasing policies. Computing policies.

Student Policies and Procedures
Links to the primary publications governing the academic and community life of students.

University Organization and Authority
University Bylaws and policies establishing the level of authority needed for certain types of decision making.

Index to University Policies
An alphabetical list of all the policies.

Changes to University Policies
What's New. The most recent changes to university policy and an archive of policy changes since December 2000.

The University Policies Web pages are maintained by Administrative Operations. Please send questions, comments or suggestions about these pages to Linda Clingerman, Director, Policy Development and Communication, clingerm@usc.edu or telephone (213) 821-8129. For concerns about regulatory policy violations, see Office of Compliance Help and Hotline.