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Academic Affairs
  • ACAF 1.00 Recruitment and Appointment of Tenured, Tenure-Track and Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Revised
  • ACAF 1.01 Recruitment and Appointment of Academic Administrators Revised
  • ACAF 1.02 Evaluation of Academic Deans Revised
  • ACAF 1.04 Student Evaluation of Courses Non-Substantive Update
  • ACAF 1.05 Tenure Progress Review of Faculty: Third-Year Review
  • ACAF 1.06 Academic Titles for Faculty and Unclassified Academic Staff Positions Revised
  • ACAF 1.15 Assignment of Collateral Duties or Transfer to Another Department
  • ACAF 1.16 Non-Tenure-Track Faculty New
  • ACAF 1.18 Change of Status to and from Tenure-Track Faculty Revised
  • ACAF 1.21 Appointment and Review of Endowed Chairs and Named Professorships Revised
  • ACAF 1.24 Selection of Department Chairs Revised
  • ACAF 1.30 Access to Tenure and Promotion Application Files Revised
  • ACAF 1.31 Extension of Faculty Tenure-Track Probationary Period
  • ACAF 1.33 Intellectual Property Policy
  • ACAF 1.34 Use of Self-Authored Materials by Instructor Non-Substantive Update
  • ACAF 1.39 Software
  • ACAF 1.50 Outside Professional Activities for Faculty Revised
  • ACAF 1.60 Modified Duties Semester for Faculty
  • ACAF 1.61 Faculty Dual Career Accommodation
  • ACAF 1.70 Continuing Education Revised
  • ACAF 1.71 Noncredit Certificate Programs
  • ACAF 1.72 Continuing Education Units Revised
  • ACAF 2.00 Creation and Revision of Academic Programs Revised
  • ACAF 2.00a Creation and Revision of Academic Programs Appendices Non-Substantive Update
  • ACAF 2.01 Establishment of Centers or Institutes
  • ACAF 2.02 Establishment and Modification of Academic Administrative Units
  • ACAF 2.03 Creation and Revision of Academic Courses Revised
  • ACAF 2.03a Creation and Revision of Academic Courses Appendices
  • ACAF 2.04 Dual Enrollment Courses
  • ACAF 2.06 International Academic Agreements Revised
  • ACAF 3.03 Handling of Student Records Revised
  • ACAF 3.05 Withdrawal of Students Called to Active Military Duty Revised
  • ACAF 3.06 Establishing and Changing a Student's Official Name Non-Substantive Update
  • ACAF 3.09 Registration Holds Non-Substantive Update
  • ACAF 3.15 Classroom Scheduling Non-Substantive Update
  • ACAF 3.21 Athletic Competitions During Final Exams
  • ACAF 3.40 Verification of Lawful Presence of Students
  • ACAF 3.60 Graduate Resident Tuition Rate for Highly Selective Fellowship Students New
  • ACAF 3.70 Commencement Exercises (formerly BTRU 2.02) Non-Substantive Update
  • ACAF 4.00 Graduate Assistantships
  • ACAF 7.03 Private Requests for University Data

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University Advancement

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Athletics
  • ATHL 1.00 Intercollegiate Athletics--General Non-Substantive Update
  • ATHL 2.00 Athletic Tickets--Faculty and Staff Non-Substantive Update
  • ATHL 2.03 Athletic Tickets--Students Revised

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Board of Trustees

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Business Affairs

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Business and Finance
  • BUSF 1.00 Travel Revised
  • BUSF 1.08 Relocation Expenses
  • BUSF 2.00 Object of Expenditure Classification Codes
  • BUSF 2.03 Revenue Classification Codes
  • BUSF 2.06 Intra-Institutional Transfers (within USC)
  • BUSF 2.09 Inter-Departmental Transfers (between state agencies)
  • BUSF 2.12 Accounts Payable
  • BUSF 2.13 Honorariums and Royalties Revised
  • BUSF 2.15 Accounts Payable--Check Writing Schedule
  • BUSF 2.18 Petty Cash
  • BUSF 2.19 Cash Advance--University Accounts
  • BUSF 3.00 Contract and Grant Accounting--Restricted Funds
  • BUSF 3.03 Contracts and Grants--Cost Charing
  • BUSF 3.06 Contracts and Grants--Participant Support
  • BUSF 3.09 Contracts and Grants--Consultant Services
  • BUSF 3.12 Contracts and Grants--Personnel Activity Reporting System
  • BUSF 3.15 Contracts and Grants--Closeouts
  • BUSF 3.19 Contracts and Grants--Elimination of Accounts Overdrafts
  • BUSF 3.30 Other Educational and General Program Accounts (E Funds)
  • BUSF 4.00 Academic Fees and Expenses
  • BUSF 4.03 Free Tuition Award Program
  • BUSF 4.04 Tuition Award Program Revised
  • BUSF 4.05 Law School Educational Fee Waiver
  • BUSF 4.06 Refund of Academic Fees
  • BUSF 4.07 Study Abroad Refund
  • BUSF 4.09 Schedule of Fines
  • BUSF 4.10 Receipt and Handling of University Payments
  • BUSF 4.11 Credit/Debit Card Processing Policy
  • BUSF 4.12 University Identity Theft and Detection Program (NEW) New
  • BUSF 5.00 Property Accountability
  • BUSF 5.50 Motor Vehicle Use on University Grounds Non-Substantive Update
  • BUSF 6.00 Payroll Authorizations
  • BUSF 6.03 Payroll Frequency
  • BUSF 6.06 Payroll Checks--Items Withheld
  • BUSF 6.09 Distribution of Payroll Statements of Electronic Deposit and Payroll Checks
  • BUSF 6.11 University Employees Furnished Campus Housing
  • BUSF 7.00 Purchasing
  • BUSF 7.05 Reimbursement for Personal Consumption Items at Employee's Official Headquarters
  • BUSF 7.06 Employee Association/Professional Dues--Employee Personal Certifications--Employee License Fees (originally BUSF 1.09)
  • BUSF 7.07 Club Membership and Dues
  • BUSF 7.08 Cellular and Wireless Telephone Devices (formerly IT 2.18) Non-Substantive Update
  • BUSF 8.01 Payroll Authorizations to Internationals
  • BUSF 9.10 Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)

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Emergency Management
  • EM 1.00 Emergency Notification System Policy New

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Equal Opportunity Programs
  • EOP 1.00 Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Revised
  • EOP 1.01 Equal Opportunity Complaint Processing Procedures Revised
  • EOP 1.02 Sexual Harassment Revised
  • EOP 1.03 Discriminatory Harassment Revised
  • EOP 1.04 Non-Discrimination Policy Non-Substantive Update

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Facilities Management
  • FCMN 1.00 Procurement of Architectural/Engineering and Other Professional Services Related to Construction
  • FCMN 1.03 Leasing of Real Property
  • FCMN 1.05 Leasing/Rental of State-Owned Property to Non-University Parties
  • FCMN 1.06 Establishment of Permanent Improvement Projects
  • FCMN 2.03 Facilities Customer Service and Call Center
  • FCMN 2.06 Building Maintenance for Academic/General Areas
  • FCMN 2.09 Ground Management (Landscaping & Environmental Services)
  • FCMN 2.15 Campus Utilities and Energy Distribution

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Health and Safety

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Human Resources
  • HR 0.00 Policy Disclaimer Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.00 Freedom of Information Policy (MOVED TO UNIV 2.00)
  • HR 1.01 Drug-Free Workplace Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.02 University of South Carolina Ethics Policy Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.03 Annual Leave Revised
  • HR 1.06 Sick Leave Revised
  • HR 1.07 Family and Medical Leave Revised
  • HR 1.09 Other Leave With Pay Revised
  • HR 1.10 Leave Transfer Policy Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.12 Leave Without Pay Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.15 Holiday Leave Revised
  • HR 1.18 Hazardous Weather and Emergency Leave Revised
  • HR 1.21 Educational Leave Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.24 Appointment, Transfer, Promotion of Classified, Research Grant, Time- Limited or Unclassified Staff Employees Revised
  • HR 1.27 Nepotism Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.30 Outside Employment Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.33 Labor Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.34 Evaluation of Officers of the University and Administrators Reporting to the President New
  • HR 1.36 Performance Appraisal for Classified Employees
  • HR 1.37 Pay for Performance New
  • HR 1.39 Disciplinary Action and Termination for Cause Revised
  • HR 1.42 Grievance Revised
  • HR 1.45 Reduction-in-Force
  • HR 1.48 Solicitation and Distribution Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.51 Professional Development for University Personnel Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.54 Floater Services Revised
  • HR 1.57 Separation from University Service Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.60 Lactation Support Policy Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.61 USC Tuition Assistance Policy Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.63 State Service Award Program Revised
  • HR 1.66 Worker's Compensation Revised
  • HR 1.69 Official Personnel Files and Records Release Revised
  • HR 1.77 Bonuses Revised
  • HR 1.78 Dual Employment Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.79 Salary Supplements Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.81 Summer Compensation for Faculty Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 1.84 Minimum Wage and Overtime Compensation Revised
  • HR 1.85 Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Revised
  • HR 1.90 Job Reference and Background Checks Non-Substantive Update
  • HR 2.00 Post-TERI and Post-Retirement Employment Revised

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Information Technology
  • IT 1.00 Information Technology Procurement Revised
  • IT 1.06 Acceptable Use of Information Technology Non-Substantive Update
  • IT 1.08 Computer Software Licensing and Distribution Revised
  • IT 2.18 Cellular and Wireless Telephones and Devices (now BUSF 7.08) Non-Substantive Update
  • IT 3.00 Information Security Non-Substantive Update

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Law Enforcement and Safety
  • LESA 1.03 Bomb Threat
  • LESA 3.03 Reporting Disturbances
  • LESA 3.06 Reporting Loss or Theft of University Property
  • LESA 3.09 Reporting Serious Illness/Injury Via the Telephone Emergency Line
  • LESA 3.12 Alarm and Video Security Systems
  • LESA 3.15 Registration and Parking of Bicycles

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University Libraries
  • LIB 1.00 University Libraries--General Non-Substantive Update
  • LIB 1.01 University Libraries-Misuses and Penalties Revised
  • LIB 1.02 Library Annex and Conservation Facility Non-Substantive Update
  • LIB 1.03 Archives and Record Management Non-Substantive Update

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Regional Campuses and Continuing Education
  • RCAM 1.00 Regional Campuses--General
  • RCAM 1.03 Regional Campuses--Academic Employment
  • RCAM 1.06 Regional Campuses--Revolving Funds
  • RCAM 1.09 Regional Campuses--Financial Aid
  • RCAM 1.12 Regional and Four-Year Campuses--Interlibrary Loan Non-Substantive Update

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Office of Research
  • RSCH 1.00 Misconduct in Research and Scholarship
  • RSCH 1.01 Debarment and Suspension in Federally Sponsored Projects
  • RSCH 1.02 Sponsored Programs Administered through USC Foundations
  • RSCH 1.03 Research and Human Subjects Non-Substantive Update
  • RSCH 1.04 Compliance with Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
  • RSCH 1.05 Data Access and Retention
  • RSCH 5.03 Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Formerly ACAF 5.03) Non-Substantive Update
  • RSCH 5.04 Protocol for Reporting Misuse of Animals (Formerly ACAF 5.04) Non-Substantive Update
  • RSCH 5.05 Inspection of USC Animal Facilities by Non-USC Personnel (Formerly ACAF 5.05) Non-Substantive Update

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Student Affairs and Academic Support
  • STAF 1.01 Registered Status for Religious Workers Revised
  • STAF 1.02 Carolinian Creed Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 1.03 HIV/AIDS Policy Revised
  • STAF 1.04 University Student Identification Cards Revised
  • STAF 1.05 Constitution of Student Government Revised
  • STAF 1.06 Treasurer's Manual for Student Organization Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 1.07 Student Suicide Attempts, Threats, or Gestures Revised
  • STAF 1.08 Sexual Assault Policies and Services Revised
  • STAF 1.09 Relationship Violence and Stalking Policy Revised
  • STAF 2.01 Blatt Physical Education Center Revised
  • STAF 2.03 Conduct at Recreational Facilities Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 2.06 User Fee Revised
  • STAF 2.09 Sports Clubs Revised
  • STAF 3.01 Advisors for Student Organizations Revised
  • STAF 3.02 University Policy and Guidelines on the Use of Alcohol by Students Revised
  • STAF 3.05 Hazing Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 3.06 Eligibility Requirements for Student Participation in Intramural Sports Revised
  • STAF 3.07 Campus Recreation--Risk Statement Revised
  • STAF 3.08 Student Media Policy Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 3.10 Student Organizations Revised
  • STAF 3.11 Posting Promotional Material, Including Banners Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 3.12 Off-Campus Speakers Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 3.13 Insurance for Sports Clubs Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 3.14 Eligibility and Membership in Sports Clubs Revised
  • STAF 3.15 Removal of Editors or Managers of Student Media Revised
  • STAF 3.16 Outdoor Recreation Rental Equipment Revised
  • STAF 3.17 Campus Solicitation Revised
  • STAF 3.18 Drug Policy for University Students Revised
  • STAF 3.22 Fund Raising by Student Organizations Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 3.23 Outdoor Event Registration Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 3.24 Sports Club Program Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 3.25 Use of University Facilities Revised
  • STAF 3.26 Procedures for Accommodating Distinguished Guests Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 3.27 Russell House University Union Catering Policy Revised
  • STAF 4.00 Single Undergraduate Housing (Academic Year) Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 4.01 Housing Fees (formerly STAF 4.03) Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 4.02 Graduate and Family Housing (formerly STAF 4.01) Revised
  • STAF 4.03 University Housing Policies and Regulations (Formerly STAF 4.04) Revised
  • STAF 4.04 Visitation (formerly STAF 4.13) Revised
  • STAF 4.05 Housing Contract Appeals Committee Revised
  • STAF 4.06 Capstone Conference Center (formerly BUSA 2.06) Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 4.11 Resident Student Conduct (replaces STAF 5.01) Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 4.12 Procedures for Responding to Violations (replaces STAF 5.03) Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 4.14 Emergency Removal or Relocation (formerly STAF 5.04) Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 6.00 Disability Discrimination Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 6.01 Personal Care Attendant Policy Revised
  • STAF 6.02 Support Services and Accommodations for Students with Diagnosed Learning Disabilities Revised
  • STAF 6.03 Adapted Housing Policy New
  • STAF 6.11 Veterans Services Eligibility Policy Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 6.12 University VA Policies and Procedures Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 6.25 Academic Responsibility - The Honor Code Revised
  • STAF 6.26 Student Code of Conduct Revised
  • STAF 6.27 Student Grievance Policy--Non-Academic Revised
  • STAF 6.28 Academic Freedom Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 6.29 Student Mental Health Disturbances (formerly STAF 8.05)
  • STAF 6.30 Academic Grievance Policy Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 6.31 Use of Bicycles, Skateboards, In-line Skates, and Similar Conveyances on University Property Revised
  • STAF 6.40 Financial Certification Requirements for International Student Applicants Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 6.41 One-Time Enrollment Fee for International Students Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 7.00 Mandatory Health Insurance Requirement for Graduate and International Students (Formerly STAF 6.42) Revised
  • STAF 7.01 Eligibility and Charges for Student Health Services Revised
  • STAF 7.03 Immunization Requirements (Measles MMR, Tuberculosis PPD, and Meningitis) Revised
  • STAF 7.04 Student Health Services in Unusual Situations or Disasters Revised
  • STAF 7.05 Emergency Health Care and Emergency Transportation Revised
  • STAF 7.07 Validation of Student Visits Revised
  • STAF 7.08 Student Health Fee New
  • STAF 7.09 Dismissal of Patient from Care Revised
  • STAF 7.10 Client Eligibility for the Counseling and Human Development Center (formerly STAF 6.10) Revised
  • STAF 8.00 Visitor Center Leasing Policies and Procedures Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 8.11 Eligibility to Use Services of the Career Center Non-Substantive Update
  • STAF 8.15 Reciprocal Services for Students from Other Institutions Revised
  • STAF 8.17 Employer Eligibility to Use Career Center Services Revised
  • STAF 9.25 Financial Aid Bulletin Revised
  • STAF 10.01 Student Membership - Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center New
  • STAF 10.02 Current and Retired Faculty and Staff Membership - Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center New
  • STAF 10.03 Spouse Membership - Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center New
  • STAF 10.04 Locker and Towel Rental - Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center New
  • STAF 10.05 Guest Policy - Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center New
  • STAF 10.06 General Information Policies - Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center New
  • STAF 10.07 Climbing Wall - Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center New
  • STAF 10.09 Outdoor Recreation Trip Programs, Clinics and Equipment Check-Out New

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University Administration

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Vehicle Management and Parking Services
  • VMPS 1.00 Motor Vehicle Registration (formerly LESA 2.00) Non-Substantive Update
  • VMPS 2.00 Vehicle Traffic and Parking (formerly LESA 2.03) Non-Substantive Update
  • VMPS 4.00 Motor Pool Operations (formerly LESA 4.00) Non-Substantive Update
  • VMPS 5.00 Leasing and Renting Non-USC Owned Vehicles (formerly LESA 4.03) Non-Substantive Update
  • VMPS 6.00 Vehicle Insurance and Accident Policy (NEW) New
  • VMPS 7.00 Carolina Shuttle Systems (formerly LESA 4.09) Non-Substantive Update

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Questions? Contact the appropriate divisional Policy Liaison or Responsible Officer, or the Provost's Office at 803-777-2808 or provost@sc.edu for more information.


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