Student Policies

These policies constitute Hamline's official handbook information for all undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and School of Business.

Undergraduate Academic Honor Code

Every member of the Hamline University community—students, faculty, administrators, and staff—is responsible for upholding the highest standards of academic integrity at all times. >More

Accommodations for Disabilities

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

ACTC Conduct Statement

Augsburg College, the College of St. Catherine, the University of St. Thomas, Hamline University, and Macalester College (members of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities) are committed to sustaining cordial and mutually supportive relationships between and among the five campuses. >More

Alcohol Policy: Students

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

Athletic Code of Conduct

Student-athletes must be aware of the following behavior standards. >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

Commencement

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

Email Distribution Policy

Sending a mass email (to more than 100 people)? Follow the Email Distribution Policy to ensure your message gets out. >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

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

Four-Year Assurance of Graduation

First-year students at Hamline University may enter into a partnership with the institution to ensure completion of their bachelor’s degree within four years. The student and the university share the responsibility for the success of this endeavor. >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

Hamline Magazine Submissions

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

Hazing Policy

Hamline University does not allow hazing by any individual or group. Hazing is defined as an activity which endangers or could endanger an individual’s physical or mental health and safety, humiliates, embarrasses, and/or causes personal discomfort regardless of the person’s willingness to participate. >More

Health Insurance

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

Identity Theft Policy

The FTC issued the Red Flags Rule under sections 114 and 315 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACT Act),
which amended the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). >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

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 and Canvassing 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 or when canvassing on the Hamline University campus. >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

Satisfactory Academic Progress/Financial Aid and Eligibility Requirements - Undergraduate Students

A student receiving financial aid in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) must maintain satisfactory progress. >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

Statement of Students Rights - Undergraduate

Hamline University, by vote of the undergraduate faculty and student congress, endorses the principles embodied in the "Joint Statement on the Rights and Freedoms of Students." >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

Student Media Board

The student press at Hamline University exists to give the students a vehicle for the broad expression of their views on matters of concern to them. >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

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

Hamline University Vehicle Use Policy

University Vehicle Use Policy >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