Office: Provost and Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 7.050   Examinations and Assessments. All examination and assessment instruments, including developmental materials and workpapers directly related thereto, (“Assessment instruments”), prepared, prescribed, or administered by the University are governed by this regulation.  The University shall develop, implement, and maintain appropriate system and safeguards that are designed to accomplish the following: […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.100 Academic Program Termination and Temporary Suspension of New Enrollments. (1)     Academic Program Termination. (a)     To ensure the efficient use of state programs and maintain the quality and relevancy of academic programs offered at the University of Florida, programs may be terminated pursuant to Florida Board […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.061 Educational, Research and Service Sites. (1)     Approval of the Board of Trustees and President, or his or her designee, is required before the establishment, reclassification, relocation, and closure of certain educational, research and service programs on sites apart from the main campus that are owned or […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.058 Classroom Attendance of Student Athletes. (1)     Student-athletes who are members of the University’s intercollegiate athletics teams shall comply with the Class Attendance Policy for Student Athletes (May 2001) which is available at the Athletic Association’s Office of Student Life and is incorporated herein by reference. (2)  […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.0565 P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School: Admission Policy. Policies and procedures for applications, admissions, registration and leave of absence shall comply with provisions set forth in the document entitled “P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School Admission Policy & Procedures”. A copy of this document, as in effect at any […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.0562 P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School: Student Conduct. Student conduct shall be regulated in accordance with the rules set forth in the “P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Plan”, as in effect at any particular time, which may be obtained from the P. […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.0561 P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School: Pupil Placement, Promotion and Graduation. Each pupil at the University of Florida P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School shall be placed, promoted and graduated in accordance with the guidelines contained in the “Pupil Progression Plan, P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School”. A copy of […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.041 Methods for Review and Resolution of Faculty Grievances. (1)     As used in this regulation, the terms listed below shall have the following meanings: (a)     The term “grievance” shall mean a dispute or complaint concerning tenure, promotion, non-renewal and termination of employment contracts, salary, work assignments, […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.056 P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School: Activity Fee. (1)     Students at P.K. Yonge are required to pay a $300.00 Activity Fee annually that must be paid in full by April 29th for the next academic year. One hundred fifty ($150) dollars of the $300 is non-refundable. Any […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.055 Last Week of Class Examination and Assignment Policy. (1)     Policy – In the fall and spring semesters, faculty members or instructors shall not schedule final or comprehensive examinations or assign projects or term papers during the period comprising the last three days of classes and the […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.0541 Florida Museum of Natural History: Program of Vertebrate Paleontology. (1)     The Program of Vertebrate Paleontology, a part of the Florida Museum of Natural History, has been established by the Florida Legislature. To this end, the Director of the Florida Museum of Natural History shall appoint a […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.053 Florida Museum of Natural History: Use and Loans. (1)     The Florida Museum of Natural History’s hours of operation will be promulgated by the Director or his/her designee and appropriately posted. (a)     Guided tours of the Florida Museum of Natural History must be arranged in advance. […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 7.051 The University Record. (1)     The University publishes the University Record Series, as in effect at any particular time, consisting of the Undergraduate Catalog available through the Office of the University Registrar website at https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/; the Graduate School Catalog available through the Office of the University Registrar website […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.049 Textbook and Instructional Materials Affordability and Transparency.(1) Pursuant to Florida Board of Governors (BOG) Regulation 8.003 and section 1004.085, Florida Statutes, the University of Florida establishes the following textbook and instructional materials affordability procedures to minimize the cost of required or recommended textbooks and instructional materials for […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.048 Suspension, Termination, and Other Disciplinary Action for Faculty: Definition of Just Cause, Termination, Suspension, and Other Disciplinary Action, Suspension pending Investigation, Notification and Records of Disciplinary Action. (1)    Just cause for termination, suspension, and/or other disciplinary action imposed on a faculty member shall be defined as […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA         7.042 University Grievance Procedure for Faculty and Postdoctoral Associates:  Definitions, General Information, and Procedures. (1)      Definitions.  (a)      The term “grievance” as used in this regulation shall mean a dispute or complaint alleging a violation of the regulations of the University or the Board of Governors concerning tenure, promotion, non-renewal […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.036 Complaints Against Faculty Members. (1)     Complaints against a faculty member should normally be in writing and signed by the complainant in order for the University to proceed with an official inquiry into the complaint. However, complaints may also be verbal or anonymous. (2)     Complaints involving […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.032 Personnel Exchange Program. (1)     The University is authorized to establish and maintain a program by which full-time faculty, and exempt Technical, Executive, Administrative and Managerial Support (TEAMS) full-time employees may be exchanged on a one-for-one basis with persons employed in like capacities by units of government, […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.025 Permanent Status for County Extension Faculty and P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School Faculty. (1)     General Information. (a)     Permanent status is similar to tenure in that it provides assurance of a continual appointment subject to the conditions set forth in this regulation. It is granted by […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 7.019 Tenure and Promotion: Definition, Eligibility, Granting of Tenure, Criteria, Procedures and Methods of Processing, Confidential Nature of Materials and Discussions, Reports and Appeals, Permanent Status and Sustained Performance Evaluations. (1)     Two of the most important types of decisions made in the University are those having to do […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.018 Academic Freedom and Responsibility. (1) Academic Freedom and Responsibility. (a) The University believes that academic freedom and responsibility are essential to the full development of a true university and apply to teaching, research, and creativity. In the development of knowledge, research endeavors, and creative activities, the faculty […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 7.013 Non-Renewal of Non-Tenured and Non-Permanent Status Faculty Appointments: Notice of Ending of Employment of Non-Tenured and Non-Permanent Status Faculty. (1)     Procedures for ending the employment of Non-Tenured or Non-Permanent Status Faculty. (a)     Appointment periods are stated for the purpose of encumbering funds, thus non- tenured and […]

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REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 7.004l College of Medicine; Clinical Faculty Teaching Appointments; Restrictive Covenants. (1) The University recognizes that a faculty physician appointment to the faculty of the College of Medicine involves both academic and clinical responsibilities, and that these responsibilities are interlinked and performed at affiliated hospitals and/or clinics. Furthermore, the University […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 7.004 Faculty and Appointments: Screening and Selection, Notice of Initial Appointments, Renewal of Appointments, and Delegation of Authority. (1)     Screening and Selection. Screening and selection of applicants for faculty appointments shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the University’s rules. The recruitment and selection of highly-qualified […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.003 Academic Personnel Employment Plan: Academic Appointments, Types of Appointments, Appointment Status Modifiers, Academic-Administrative Classification Titles, and Faculty Award Titles. (1) Academic Personnel (AP) Employment Plan. (a) The University of Florida maintains a uniform employment plan for Academic Personnel of the University. As used herein “Academic Personnel” comprises […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   7.0012 Office of Academic Affairs Requirements. (1)     As part of its educational mission, the Office of Academic Affairs promulgates academic requirements to align university activities with federal, state, and university policies and requirements. (2)     Such Office of Academic Affairs requirements apply to faculty, staff and administrators […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 4.060 Military Veterans and Active Duty Service Members. (1)     Purpose. Pursuant to BOG regulation 6.013, the purpose of this regulation is to outline the process for priority course registration for military veterans, withdrawal from courses due to military service for applicable military personnel and granting of academic college […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 4.052 Religious Observances. (1)     The University of Florida will reasonably accommodate the religious observances, practices, and beliefs of individual students in regard to admissions, class attendance, and the scheduling of examinations and work assignments. If a student desires to observe a religious holy day of their faith, the […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 4.041 Law School Honor System. (1)     STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND DEFINITIONS. (a)     The University of Florida College of Law Honor System (hereinafter “Honor Code”), a part of the University of Florida Student Honor Code, represents a commitment by students to adhere to the highest degree of ethical […]

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 4.035 Health and Accident Insurance Requirements for Foreign Students. No foreign student on an F or J visa shall be permitted to register or be permitted to continue enrollment at the University of Florida without demonstrating that he or she has adequate medical insurance coverage for illness or accidental […]

REGULATIONS OF THEUNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 1.011 Disclosure and Regulation of Outside Activities and Financial Interests. (1) The University of Florida encourages its Faculty and Staff to engage in activities supporting their professional growth, creating new knowledge and ideas, and furthering the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, and service.  University employees, however, have an […]