Institutional Policies
Notes about this page:
This page on Southwestern's Website is intended to house all of the school's policies in a centralized location. Please bear with us as we populate this vital resource - it may take several months. Please direct questions or concerns about this page or the policies contained herein to Co-Mark@SWLaw.edu.
Important Accessibility Note: Links open in new page.
COVID-19 Policies, Forms, and Guidance
Policies
- Alumni, Trustee, and Board Member COVID-Related Campus Access Policy (June 1, 2022) NEW
- COVID-19 Vaccine & Booster Policy (May 26, 2022)
- Indoor Masking Policy (May 12, 2022)
Forms
- Proof of Vaccination Form
- COVID-19 Vaccination: Student Medical Exemption Request, 2022-2023
- COVID-19 Vaccination: Student Religious Exemption Request, 2022-2023
- Student COVID-19 Vaccination or Booster Pregnancy Deferral Form, 2022-2023
- Student Remote Attendance Request Questionnaire, Primary Caregiver, 2022-2023 (Rev 5/31/22)
- Student Remote Attendance Request Questionnaire, Qualifying Disability, 2022-2023
- Faculty and staff should email hr@swlaw.edu for exemption, deferral, and remote teaching/work forms and to initiate the selected process.
FAQs and Other Information
- COVID-19 FAQs for Summer Session 2022 (May 23, 2022)
- COVID-19 FAQs for 2022 Entering Students (May 19, 2022)
- COVID-19 Information & Updates
Handbooks and Manuals
Campus-Wide Policies*
Accommodations and Accessibility
- Religious & Cultural Observances Policy, Effective June 1, 2022 (May 18, 2022)
- Students and Applicants with Disabilities (Policy Statement Regarding)
- Website & Digital Accessibility Policy (Jan 18, 2022)
Anti-Discrimination Policies
- Policy to Prevent Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (Nov 15, 2021)
- Sexual Misconduct Policy (Aug 14, 2020)
- Students and Applicants with Disabilities (Policy Statement Regarding)
Campus Safety & Security Policies
Information Technology Policies
Other Policies
Business & Finance Policies
Employee Policies (apply to staff and faculty)
- Background Check Policy (May 20, 2022)
- Faculty & Staff Emeritus Policy (Dec 8, 2021)
- Religious Accommodation Policy for Employees and Job Applicants (June 8, 2022) NEW
- Tuition Assistance for Employees and Trustees & Tuition Exchange Policy (Jan 24, 2022)**
Facilities
Faculty Policies/Full-Time
Faculty Policies/Adjunct
Staff Policies and Forms
Policies
- Employee Tuition Remission Policy (April 6, 2022)
- Flexible Fridays and Summer Schedule (June 8, 2022) NEW
- Floating Holidays Policy (June 8, 2022) NEW
- Guidelines for Adjusting Work Schedules (Jul 9, 2021)
- Guidelines for Intermittent Remote Work (Jul 9, 2021)
- Telecommuting and Remote Work Policy (June 8, 2022) NEW
Forms
Student Policies
Admissions Policies
Academic Policies
Career Services Policies
Examinations
Graduation, Diplomas, and Dean’s Certificates
Finance and Financial Aid Policies
- Federal Student Aid Eligibility Policy (Dec 15, 2021)
- Program Integrity Regulations - U.S. Dept. of Education
- Additional Financial Aid Policies (link)
Honor Code
Student Affairs Policies
Effective Date: Varies per policy
Responsible Offices: General Counsel / Communications & Marketing
*Campus-Wide Policies apply to Administrators, Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Staff, Students, Trustees, Visiting Alumni, Vendors, Guests, Event Attendees, and all other campus visitors.
**The Tuition Assistance for Employees and Trustees & Tuition Exchange Policy also applies to Southwestern's Trustees.