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 Updated |
Recruiting Philosophy Official Visit Policy | Athletics | Revised March 21, 2024 |
Leaves Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) | Human Resources | Revised March 15, 2024 |
Walk-on & Tryout Policy | Athletics | Revised March 14, 2024 |
Safe Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised February 26, 2024 |
Electronic Business to Person Payment Procedure | Financial Affairs / Controller’s Office | Revised February 15, 2024 |
Temporary Employment Policy | Human Resources | Revised January 3, 2024 |
Emergency Closing or Late Opening/Early Closing | Human Resources | Revised January 2, 2024 |
Graduation Policy for Undergraduates | Office of the Provost | January 2, 2024 |
Law Student Special Procedures Governing Sexual Misconduct Proceedings | University Compliance Office | Revised December 18, 2023 |
Emergency Closing or Late Opening/Early Closing | Human Resources | December 5, 2023 |
1099 Vendor Policy | Financial Affairs/ Procurement Office | Revised November 7, 2023 |
2023 Policy on Drug-Free Schools and Drug-Free Workplace | Office of the General Counsel | November 2023 |
Technology Ownership Policy | UNIT | November 6, 2023 |
University Physical Access Control Policy | UNIT/Wildcard Office | November 6, 2023 |
2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report | Public Safety | September 28, 2023 |
Responsible Conduct of Research | Office of the Provost | Revised October 30, 2023 |
General Procurement Standards | Financial Affairs/Procurement Department | Revised October 13, 2023 |
Minors in the Laboratory Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised October 3, 2023 |
Endorsements and the Use of Villanova’s Names and Marks | Office of University Communication and Marketing | Revised October 2023 |
Villanova University Credit Hour Policy and Scheduling Guidelines | Office of the Provost | Revised September 28, 2023 |
Class Attendance Policy | Office of the Provost | Revised September 27, 2023 |
Human Subject Payment Policy and Procedure | Financial Affairs/Procurement Department | September 11, 2023 |
Gift Card Policy and Procedure | Financial Affairs/Procurement Department | September 11, 2023 |
Electronic Business to Person Payment Procedure | Financial Affairs / Controller’s Office | Revised September 1, 2023 |
Field Research Safety Guidelines | Environmental Health & Safety | September 2023 |
Villanova University Sexual Misconduct Policy | University Compliance Office | Revised August 22, 2023 |
Mobile Food Facility Policy | University Events and Initiatives | August 21, 2023 |
Villanova’s Code of Academic Integrity | Office of the Provost | Revised August 16, 2023 |
Grievance Policy for Faculty Members | Office of the Provost | Revised August 2023 |
Powered Industrial Truck Use Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | July 1, 2023 |
Overhead Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | July 1, 2023 |
Heat Illness Prevention Program | Environmental Health & Safety | July 1, 2023 |
Principal Investigator Status on Sponsored Projects | Office of the Provost | Revised June 26, 2023 |
Powered Personal Transportation Devices | Public Safety | Revised June 26, 2023 |
CPS Policy on Certification-Based Transfer Credits | College of Professional Studies | June 20, 2023 |
Integrated Pest Management | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised June 2023 |
Falvey Library Events Policies and Room Reservation Procedures | Falvey Library | Revised May 25, 2023 |
Advance Account and Pre-Award Spending Policy | Office of Grants and Contracts | Revised May 23, 2023 |
Electronic Business-to-Person Payment Procedure (Currently Zelle) | Financial Affairs / Controller’s Office | Revised May 18, 2023 |
Child Abuse Reporting Policy | University Compliance Office | Revised May 18, 2023 |
Fall Protection Plan- Mullen Center | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised May 1, 2023 |
Lead Management Program | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised May 2023 |
Respiratory Protection Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised May 2023 |
Personal Protective Equipment Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised May 2023 |
Villanova’s Code of Academic Integrity | Office of the Provost | Revised April 26, 2023 |
Pre-Matriculated College Credit Policy | Office of the Provost | Revised April 12, 2023 |
Notification of Transfer Policy | Athletics | Revised March 2023 |