Institutional Policies
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- The Institutional Policies page is intended to house the school's policies in a centralized location.
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- Please direct questions or concerns about this page or the policies contained herein to GeneralCounsel@swlaw.edu.
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Campus-Wide Policies*
- Accommodations and Accessibility
- Disability Accommodation Policy for Employees and Job Applicants (May 2023)
- Students and Applicants with Disabilities (Policy Statement Regarding) (May 2023)
- Religious & Cultural Observances Policy, Effective June 1, 2022 (May 2022)
- Website & Digital Accessibility Policy (Jan 2022)
- Anti-Discrimination Policies
- Policy to Prevent Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (May 2023)
- Sexual Misconduct Policy (Aug 2020)
- Campus Safety & Security Policies
- Additional Campus Safety & Security Policies
- Immunization Policy (Aug 2022)
- Key Control Policy (May 2023)
- Missing Student Policy & Procedures (Aug 2023)
- Naloxone/Narcan Administration Policy (Feb 2023)
- Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs (Dec 2022)
- Alcohol Permit Form
- Policy on Minors (January 2023)
- Smoke-Free Campus Policy (Dec 2021)
- Workplace Violence Prevention Policy (June 2023)
- Information Technology Policies
- Class Recording Policy (June 2023)
- Computer & Network Use Policy (May 2023)
- Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Policy (May 2023)
- Website & Digital Accessibility Policy (Jan 2022)
Business & Finance Policies
- Check-Signing and Financial Controls Policy (September 2022)
- Contract Approval and Signing Authority Policy (April 2022)
- Credit Card Policy for Employees (January 2023)
- Expense Reimbursement Guidelines (March 2023)
- Missing/Inadequate Documentation Report Form (January 2023)
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)
- Tuition Assistance for Employees and Trustees & Tuition Exchange Policy (Jan 24, 2022)**
Facilities
General Policies
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Events & Activities
Other Policies
- Policy on Board-Approved Policies (September 2022)
- Policy on Conflicting or Outdated Policies (December 2021)
- Whistleblower Policy (June 2023)
Policies for Faculty (Full-Time and Adjunct)
- Faculty Liaison to the Southwestern Law School Board of Trustees (September 2022)
- Textbook and Instructional Material Adoption Policy (July 2022)
Staff Policies and Forms
- Policies
- Employee Tuition Remission Policy (April 6, 2022)
- Employee Tuition Remission Program Form (August 24, 2022)
- Floating Holidays Policy (Revised March 1, 2023)
- Guidelines for Adjusting Work Schedules (Jul 9, 2021)
- Guidelines for Intermittent Remote Work (Jul 9, 2021)
- Staff & Department Shout Out Program
- Telecommuting and Remote Work Policy (March 23, 2023)
- Telecommuting Programs and Early Friday Release Policy (May 17, 2023)
- Forms
Student Policies
- Academic Policies
- Fall 2023 Syllabi
- Summer 2023 Syllabi
- Spring 2023 Syllabi
- Academic Disqualification, Academic Probation & Academic Improvement Programs Policies (June 2023)
- Academic Policies & Procedures (Aug 2022)
- Administrative Withdrawal Policy (Aug 5, 2022)
- Attendance Policy (June 2023)
- Determination of Credit Hours for Coursework (March 2023)
- Grading Policies, Honors & Specialized Courses (Aug 2022)
- Graduation Requirements Policy (Aug 2022)
- Interdisciplinary Programs Policy (Aug 2022)
- Masters of Laws Program Policies (Aug 2022)
- Maximum J.D. Unit Policy (Aug 2022)
- SCALE® Program Policies (Aug 2022)
- Summer Abroad Law Programs Policy (Aug 2022)
- Career Services Policies
- Coming Soon
- Examinations
- Finance and Financial Aid Policies
- Accounts Receivable Policy (Aug 2022)
- Enrollment Terms & Conditions Policy (Aug 2022)
- Federal Financial Aid Eligibility Policy (REV Nov 18, 2022)
- Financial Aid Policy (REV Feb 2023)
- Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (May 2023)
- Program Integrity Regulations - U.S. Dept. of Education
- Request for Reinstatement of Financial Aid Eligibility (May 2023)
- Return of Title IV Funds Policy (May 15, 2023)
- Tuition Refund Policy (Aug 2022)
- Additional Financial Aid Information
- Graduation, Diplomas, and Dean's Certificates
- Coming Soon
- General Student Policies
- Alumni as Visiting Students (Aug 2022)
- California State Bar Information (Aug 2022)
- Classroom Policy (Aug 2022)
- International Students Policy (Aug 2022)
- Policy Statement on Consensual Relationships (Aug 2022)
- Student Concerns Policy (Aug 2022)
- Student Records Policy — FERPA (Aug 2022)
- Transfer and Visiting Students Policy (Aug 2022)
- Honor Code
- Policy Statement on Student Academic Work-Product Originality (Aug 2022)
- Student Conduct Policy and By-Laws of the Honor Code Committee (HCC) (Aug 2022)
- Student Honor Code (Aug 2022)
- Leigh H. Taylor Law Library
- Student Affairs Policies
- Credit Card Policy for Students (January 13, 2023)
- Missing/Inadequate Documentation Report Form (January 13, 2023)
- Extra-Curricular Activities Policy (Aug 2022)
- Food Pantry Policy (July 7, 2022)
- Food Sale Policy for Student Organizations ( October 12, 2022)
- Honors Program Policies (Aug 2022)
- Professional Clothes Closet Policy (July 7, 2022)
- Student Professional Development Fund Application 2022-2023
- Student Professional Development Fund Guidelines 2022-2023
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.