Policies
Below is a list of key University-wide policies. If a policy on a given topic is not listed here or you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Provost.
Academic Affairs Policies
- Appointments of Officers and Staff of the University
- CIP Code Change Policy
- Criteria for Provost's Review of New Projects or Grants
- FERPA Overview
- Principles and Guidelines for the Establishment of Centers
- Provost’s Statement about the Establishment of Centers
- Residency Guidelines
- Statement on Outside Activities of Holders of Academic Appointments
- University-Wide Statement on Rights and Responsibilities
- University Committee on Rights and Responsibilities: Fact-finding Procedures and University-wide Approach to Discipline (2025)
- Update on University Committee on Rights and Responsibilities (2025)
- Statement of the Interim President and Deans of Harvard University on University Rights and Responsibilities (2024)
- Statement of the President and Deans on University Rights and Responsibilities (2002)
Commercial Activity Policies
Confidential Data Policies
Conflict of Interest Policies
Digital Accessibility Policies
Electronic Communications Policies
Export Controls Policies
Financial Policies
Harvard Name Usage
Human Research Policies
Human Resources Policies
- General Employment Practices
- Harvard University Guidelines for Interacting with Minors
- Harvard University Policy on Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace
- Personnel Manual
- Policy for the Safety & Protection of Minors
- Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts
- Reporting Abuse and Inappropriate Activity Involving Minors
- Social Media Guidelines
- Whistleblowing Policy
International Affairs Policies
Invention, Patents & Copyright Policies
Non-Discrimination and Anti-Bullying Policies
Sponsored Research
University Archives Policies
Other Policies
- Consideration of Claims for the Return of Items in Harvard University Collections
- Environmental & Safety Management Policy
- Guidelines for Events Sponsored by For-Profit Entities
- Harvard University Institutional Voice Principles
- Harvard University Process for Considering Requests for Denaming
- Harvard Video Camera Policy
- Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
- Participation Agreement
- Photography and Videotaping of Harvard Buildings and Facilities