Policies
The college's policies can be found on this page. Use the buttons below to filter the lists to show related policies. For information on how these policies are developed and updated, please refer to the Policy on Policies. Questions about these polices can be directed to the Responsible Official indicated within these policies. All other questions or inquiries can be sent to policies@goucher.edu.
Academics
- Academic Deadlines & the Petition Process
- Academic Forgiveness Policy
- Academic Honor Code
- Academic Standing
- Attendance Modification Agreement (PDF)
- Background Check Policy for Community-Based Learning & Community Service Projects (PDF)
- Copyright Policy
- Declaring Your Major or Minor
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act Compliance
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Institutional Review Board
- Intellectual Property Policy
- Interim Internship Policy
- Proctoring Policy for Non-Goucher Exams
- Reduced Course Load Policy
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
- Student Complaint and Grievance Procedure
- Transfer of Credit Policy
- Use of Human Subjects (PDF)
Accommodations
- Animal Policy
- Pregnant & Parenting Students
- Reasonable Accommodations for Employees with Disabilities
- Reduced Course Load Policy
- Religious Accommodation Policy
- Student Disability Accommodation Appeals Policy (PDF)
Admissions & Financial Aid
- Banning of Inducements for Securing Enrollments of Service Members (PDF)
- Consideration of Criminal History in the Undergraduate Application Process (PDF)
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
- Veteran's Readmission Policy
Advancement
Athletics
- Inclusion and Respectful Treatment of Transgender Student-Athletes
- Student Concerns About Athletic Programs and Activities (PDF)
Campus Safety
- Annual Security Report
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Policy
- Boot and Towing Policy
- Campus Emergency Procedures Guide (PDF)
- Clery Act Reporting for International and Off-Campus Domestic Programs
- Closed Circuit Camera Policy
- Fire Watch Policy (PDF)
- Missing Student Policy (PDF)
- Obligations to Report Violations on Sexual Misconduct/Clery Act Crimes
- Room Entry and Search Policy (PDF)
- Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence, and Stalking
- Timely Warning and Emergency Notification Protocols (PDF)
- Vehicle Registration Policy
- Weapons Policy
Charter & Bylaws of Goucher College
Compliance & Ethics
- Compliance Program Policy (PDF)
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Federal and State Government Lobbying Policy
- Policy on Policies (PDF)
- Political Campaign Activity Policy (PDF)
- Record Management Policy
- Whistleblower Policy (PDF)
Conduct
- Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Policy
- Appropriate Internet Behavior
- Copyright Policy
- Interim Separation Policy
- Child Protection Policy (PDF)
- College Initiated Administrative Withdrawal
- Medical Amnesty Policy (PDF)
- No Contact Agreement - No Contact Order (PDF)
- Opioid Policy
- Parent/Guardian Notification Policy
- Party Letter Policy (PDF)
- Smoke Free Policy (PDF)
- Student Code of Conduct
Equity/Nondiscrimination
- Change of Name Policy
- Inclusion and Respectful Treatment of Transgender Student-Athletes
- Nondiscrimination Notice & Policy
- Religious Accommodation Policy
- Statement of Compliance with Title IX
- Transgender Employees, Guidance (PDF)
Faculty Research
- Copyright Policy
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act Compliance
- Institutional Review Board
- Intellectual Property Policy
- Use of Human Subjects (PDF)
Finance
- Camp Policies
- Charter Bus Transportation Policy
- Contract Review and Approval Policy (PDF)
- Credit Card Policy (PDF)
- Food Purchase Policy (PDF)
- Gift Acceptance Policy (PDF)
- Refund Policy
- Restricted or Prohibited Purchases Policy
- Travel Expense Policy (PDF)
Health & Wellness
- Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Policy
- Chaperone and Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy (PDF)
- College Initiated Administrative Withdrawal
- Concussion Accommodation Process (PDF)
- Immunization Policy
- Medical Amnesty Policy (PDF)
- Medical Compassionate Withdrawal Policy
- Physicals for Study Abroad
- Opioid Policy
- Smoke Free Policy (PDF)
- Worksite Lactation Policy (PDF)
Human Resources
- Background Check Policies (PDF)
- Earned Sick and Safe Leave Policy (PDF)
- Emergency Liberal Leave Policy
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Furlough Policies
- Incentive Compensation Policy (PDF)
- Interim Public Health Leave Policy
- Policy on Salary Deductions (PDF)
- Telecommuting Policy
- Transgender Employees, Guidance (PDF)
- Whistleblower Policy (PDF)
- Workers' Compensation
Information Technology
- Appropriate Internet Behavior
- Computer Quotas and Data Retention
- Computer Use Policy
- Digital Identity Policy
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act Compliance
- Electronic Communication Policy
- Misrepresentation Policy
- Peer-to-Peer File Sharing and Copyright Law
- Social Media Policy
- System Administrator Policy
- Unauthorized Distribution of Copyrighted Material
- Wireless Access Policy
- Written Information Security Program
Privacy
- FERPA Policy: Notification of Rights Under FERPA (PDF)
- Identity Theft Prevention/Red Flag Program
- Parent/Guardian Notification Policy
- Website Privacy Policies
- Social Media Privacy Policy
- Written Information Security Program
Residential Life
Student Activities
- Advertising Policy
- Background Check Policy for Community-Based Learning & Community Service Projects (PDF)
- Campus Display Policy (PDF)
- Off-Campus Trips Policy and Form
- Vehicle Policies & Forms
Study Abroad
- Physicals for Study Abroad
- Study Abroad Site Visits by Goucher Employees Policy (PDF)
- Travel Advisory Policy (PDF)
Workplace Safety
- Aerial Lift Safety Policy (PDF)
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Policy
- Bloodborne Pathogen Policy
- Campus Emergency Procedures Guide (PDF)
- Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Confined Space Program (PDF)
- Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Policy (PDF)
- Emergency Action Plan (PDF)
- Fire Watch Policy (PDF)
- Forklift Safety Policy Manual (PDF)
- Hazard Communication Program (PDF)
- Hazardous Materials Management Program (PDF)
- Inclement Weather Procedures
- Laboratory Safety Inspection Checklist (PDF)
- Utility/Golf Cart Policy
- Workers' Compensation
- Workplace Safety Policy