New & Recently Revised Villanova University Policies
The University Compliance Office provides information regarding new and recently revised university-wide policies. Please refer back to this webpage often for updates. The table below provides information on new and revised university-wide policies over a rolling one-year period. For the current version of the policy please access the Villanova Policy Library (VPL) via My Nova.
Title |
Responsible Division/Department |
Effective or Revision Date |
| Electronic Business-to-Person Payment Process Procedure | Financial Affairs/ Controller's Office | Revised February 4, 2025 |
| Receiving EHS Government Agencies | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised February 2025 |
| Property Loss Policy | Financial Affairs/Insurance and Risk Management | Revised January 27, 2025 |
| Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“Drones”) Operated by University Operators on University-Owned or Controlled Property Guidelines | University Compliance Office, Insurance and Risk Management, Public Safety | Revised January 23, 2025 |
| Accounting for Prepaid Transactions Procedure | Financial Affairs / Controller's Office | Revised January 9, 2025 |
| CLAS Students Enrolling in CPS Courses | CLAS/CPS | January 2, 2025 |
| Staff Vacation Procedure | Human Resources | January 1, 2025 |
| Staff Vacation Policy | Human Resources | January 1, 2025 |
| Staff Holiday and Additional Closure Procedure | Human Resources | January 1, 2025 |
| Staff Holiday Policy | Human Resources | January 1, 2025 |
| Staff Sick Leave Procedure | Human Resources | January 1, 2025 |
| Staff Employment Classifications | Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2025 |
| Staff Sick Leave Policy | Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2025 |
| Technology Ownership Policy | UNIT | Revised December 7, 2024 |
| Mail Services Policies, Villanova Faculty and Staff | Auxiliary Services | Revised November 14, 2024 |
| Mail Services Policies for Students | Auxiliary Services | Revised November 14, 2024 |
| Implementing Changes to an Employee’s Status, Salary Grade or Pay | Human Resources | Revised November 14, 2024 |
| Student Grade Appeal and Complaints About Faculty | Office of the Provost | Revised November 11, 2024 |
| Asbestos Containing Building Material Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised November 7, 2024 |
| Spousal Appointment Policy for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty | Office of the Provost | November 5, 2024 |
| Classroom Lecture Capture Recordings Policy | Office of the Provost | November 5, 2024 |
| Sponsored Equipment Policy | Financial Affairs/Controller's Office | Revised November 1, 2024 |
| Medical Waste Management | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised November 1, 2024 |
| 2024 Policy on Drug-Free Schools and Drug-Free Workplace | Office of the General Counsel | November 2024 |
| Hazard Communication Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised November 2024 |
| Policy for Drivers of University Vehicles | Financial Affairs/Insurance and Risk Management | Revised November 2024 |
| Ergonomics Program | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised November 2024 |
| Human Subject Payment Policy and Procedure | Financial Affairs/Disbursements/Accounts Payable | Revised October 16, 2024 |
| Fund-Raising Raffles Policy | Financial Affairs/Controller's Office | Revised October 11, 2024 |
| 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report | Public Safety | September 30, 2024 |
| Implementing Changes to an Employee’s Status, Salary Grade or Pay | Human Resources | Revised September 16, 2024 |
| Villanova University Athletics Drug Testing Policy and Procedure | Athletics | Revised September 2024 |
| Villanova University Student-Athlete Health Insurance Requirements and Medical Expense Policy | Athletics | August 1, 2024 |
| Policy on Approval of Capital Projects | Financial Affairs/Budget Office | Revised June 26, 2024 |
| Ordering Change (Currency) | Financial Affairs/Bursar's Office | Revised June 24, 2024 |
| Workplace Accommodation | Human Resources | Revised June 18, 2024 |
| Network Policy | UNIT | Revised June 12, 2024 |
| Exceptions Policy for Undergraduate Degrees | Office of the Provost | June 1, 2024 |
| Graduation Policy for Undergraduates | Office of the Registrar | Revised June 1, 2024 |
| Electrical Safe Work Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised May 2024 |
| VU Chemical Hygiene Plan | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised May 2024 |
| Financial Affairs Non-Employee Campus Parking Policy | Financial Affairs / Procurement Office | Revised April 30, 2024 |
| Procurement Card Policy | Financial Affairs / Procurement Office | Revised April 24, 2024 |
| Business Travel Expenses Policy | Financial Affairs/ Procurement Office | Revised March 21, 2024 |
| Withdrawal from the University (Graduate and Undergraduate) | Office of the Provost | Revised March 21, 2024 |
| Recruiting Philosophy Official Visit Policy | Athletics | Revised March 21, 2024 |
| Transfer of Credit from Another University | Office of the Provost | Revised March 19, 2024 |
| Leaves Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) | Human Resources | Revised March 15, 2024 |
| Walk-on & Tryout Policy | Athletics | Revised March 14, 2024 |
| Sports Wagering Restrictions Policy | Athletics | Revised March 2024 |