Hamline University designates official holidays (“Official Hamline Holidays”) for each fiscal-year, during which offices are closed unless otherwise specified, all classes are suspended, and most major events and athletic activities will not be held.
All Hamline University undergraduates and all international graduate students are required to have health insurance.
Hamline University does not allow hazing by any individual or group.
Any act that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably or substantially interfering with an individual's safety and security by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational or working environment will not be permitted. Hamline strives to maintain a respectful environment free from all forms of harassment, hostility, and violence.
Hamline University has specific policies related to magazine submissions.
Grievance procedures in response to student-reported allegations of misapplication of university policies by a university employee which adversely affects the student.
There are specific guidelines for making grant-related purchases. Additionally, federal awards have more stringent guidelines as spelled out in the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200. This policy took effect on July 1, 2018 in accordance with 2 CFR 200.317-326
Graduation occurs when a student has fulfilled all degree requirements. A student may graduate at any point during the academic year, as long as all degree requirements are met. Commencement is a ceremony held to celebrate the academic achievements of Hamline University students. Participation in commencement does not mean that a student has graduated.
Although the words are often interchanged, “graduation” and “commencement” have different meanings. Graduation occurs when a student has fulfilled all degree requirements. A student may graduate at any point during the academic year, as long as all degree requirements are met. The degree conferral date is the date when final requirements are met or the end of term.