Policies for Graduate School of Liberal Studies Students

Academic Integrity for Graduate Students

Dishonesty of any kind in relation to academic work threatens the integrity of the academic enterprise and is prohibited at Hamline University. Such dishonesty includes plagiarism, ghost writing, and falsifying official information concerning one's academic background or status. >More

Academic Progress for Graduate Students

Students must make satisfactory progress toward their degree or license >More

Accident Reporting Policy

It is the policy of Hamline University that all accidents involving a Covered Vehicle should be reported immediately to the proper law enforcement authorities.  Whenever possible, a police report should be made.  >More

Accommodations for Disabilities

Hamline University is committed to ensuring all qualified students equal access to academic and extracurricular activities. >More

Graduate Admission

Students wishing to enroll in degree program coursework must be either fully admitted to the degree program or admitted with adult special status. >More

Alcohol Policy

Hamline University's alcohol policy establishes an atmosphere of accountability and places upon those who use alcohol the responsibility to do so in an orderly manner consistent with both state and local laws and reasonable regulations by the university. >More

Attendance and Assignments Policy for Graduate Students

Students are not permitted to attend classes for which they are not registered. Students are expected to attend all course meetings and to turn in all course work as assigned. >More

Auditing a Master's Level Course

Generally, students may audit master’s level courses on a space-available basis and with the permission of the program office. >More

Automobile Use Policy

All Covered Vehicles will be operated in accordance with the laws of the state in which the vehicle is being operated and the established policies of Hamline University. >More

Bandwidth Use and Copyright Infringement Policy

Policy regarding “entertainment down-/uploads” in the residence halls and other areas of the campus (otherwise known as “file-sharing”) >More

Bicycles Policy

In support of bicycle use as a means of transportation, Hamline University provides racks for securing bicycles and maintaining grounds safety. >More

Building Use Policy

The following rules are necessary to preserve the quality of our environment. Violations may result in withdrawal of privileges (including the use of the building), fine, suspension or dismissal. >More

Graduate School Class Cancellation

In the unlikely event that course enrollment does not reach the minimum, the course will be canceled >More

Commencement

Graduates are honored at the annual commencement ceremony held at the end of each spring term. >More

Graduate Course Credit

All course work is offered in semester credits. Status for non-degree and degree-seeking students defined. >More

Cultural Diversity Policy

Hamline University commits itself to inviting, supporting, and affirming cultural diversity on the campus. >More

Discrimination and Harassment Policy

The fundamental principle underlying this policy is that an academic community must be open to discourse and full participation by each of its members. Discrimination or harassment designed to silence, stigmatize, marginalize, or exclude any individual is not only unjust and unfair, but also is incompatible with the university mission to educate and to seek truth. >More

E-mail Distribution Policy

Sending a mass e-mail (to more than 100 people)? Follow the E-mail Distribution Policy to ensure your message gets out. >More

Graduate School Evaluations

Students are expected to evaluate their current courses and quality of instruction at the conclusion of every course. >More

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Statement/Release of Student Information

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, was designated to protect the privacy of education records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. >More

Financial Policies and Procedures for Graduate Students

For degree-seeking, licensure, and continuing studies students >More

Firearms and Weapons Policy

Hamline University maintains a strict policy prohibiting weapons in the university community, including legal and authorized weapons. Use of any firearm, explosive, weapon, dangerous chemicals, or biological agents on university property or at any university function is prohibited. >More

Freedom of Expression and Inquiry

Hamline students and student organizations are free to examine and discuss all questions of interest to them and to express opinions publicly and privately. >More

Graduate & Law Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

The progress of graduate and professional (law) students is monitored on an annual basis and those not meeting successful academic progress criteria may be placed on financial aid probation. >More

Hamline Magazine

Policies pertaining to submissions to the Hamline Magazine >More

Hate Incident and Crime Protocol

Hamline is dedicated to maintaining a respectful environment free from all forms of harassment, hostility, and violence. >More

Health Insurance

All Hamline University students are required to have health and accident insurance. >More

Immunization

Minnesota Law (M.S.135A.14) requires that all full-time students born after 1956 and enrolled in a public or private post-secondary school in Minnesota be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella. >More

Inclement Weather and Emergency Closing

It is Hamline University's policy to conduct classes as scheduled, but sometimes winter storms or other weather situations are so severe that travel is impossible. >More

Transfer Credit for Low-Residency MFA Students

Transfer credit policies specifically for students enrolled in the Low-Residency MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults >More

Computer Requirements for 2004-2005 School Year

"Minimum" and "Recommended" Computer Requirements for 2004-2005 School Year >More

Name Change

Name change requests for current students must be made to the students’ respective registrar’s office. >More

Parking Policy

Parking policies and procedures for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors >More

Political Candidate/Campaign Policy

This policy outlines the regulations Hamline University, its faculty, staff, and students, including student organizations, must follow in regard to political campaigns and candidates. >More

Posting Policy

Out of consideration for the right of free expression, the rights of viewers, civility, tolerance, and respect, the following guidelines are to be followed when posting or displaying notices or information on the Hamline University campus. >More

Graduate Student Registration

Registration instructions for graduate degree-seeking and licensure students >More

Response to Crimes Against Persons

Unfortunately there may be times when Hamline students will be victims of crimes such as assault. The purpose of these guidelines is to provide information and suggestions for victims of such crimes. >More

Rules for Vehicle Use

Rules for use of Hamline University vehicles >More

Sexual Misconduct Policy

Hamline University collects its policies that address sexual misconduct by and towards students into one policy.  These include the policy against Sexual Assault of Students, the Policy against Sexual Harassment Amongst Students, the Policy Against Sexually Inappropriate Conduct and Prohibition Against Reprisal (collectively "Sexual Misconduct Policies").  These Sexual Misconduct Policies contain procedures for handling complaints of sexual assault, sexual harassment or sexually inappropriate conduct.  >More

Smoking Policy

It is Hamline University’s policy to prohibit smoking in any public building on campus. >More

Software Policy

Hamline University software copyright policy. >More

Student Judicial System

The sections preceding and including "Interim Suspension" apply to all undergraduate, law, and graduate students. The sections including and following "Judicial Process" through "Disciplinary Records" outline the undergraduate and graduate judicial process only. Law students should refer to the "Code of Conduct" section of the School of Law policies. >More

Graduate Student Status Policy

Definition of full-time and half-time status >More

Substance Abuse and Prevention Policy

Hamline University is concerned with preventing the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol, educating students regarding medical and psychological hazards, and increasing student sensitivity to the ways in which substance abuse interferes with the rights and privileges of others. >More

Technology Use Policy

Policies regarding how technology should be used at Hamline University, including e-mail, web, network, and other related topics >More

Time Limits for Graduate Students

Program completion information for degree-seeking and licensure students >More

Graduate School Transcripts

Instructions for obtaining a transcript >More

Transfer Credit/Credit Equivalencies for Graduate Students

Outline of various programs and transfer credit policies >More

Tuition and Fees for Graduate Students

Information about tuition and textbook, course packet, program, and other fees >More

University Authority and Civil Penalties

While Hamline University cannot be responsible for the enforcement of civil law, it must cooperate with the enforcement of such law by duly constituted authority when requested to do so. >More

Violence Prevention Policy

Hamline University does not tolerate acts of violence committed by or against any members of the campus community. Hamline University strictly prohibits employees and students from making threats or engaging in violent acts.  This policy applies to all employees and students and to all physical locations where Hamline University meets or otherwise has a physical presence. >More

Web Policy

The Hamline University website provides online access to university and external information sources that support teaching, learning, and community activities, as well as the marketing and administration of the university. >More

Withdrawal from Graduate Course or Program

Withdrawing from courses or programs >More