Mercy University Policies

These policies are primarily directed at students, student life, academic participation, and campus conduct.

• Accommodations Policy for Students
• Code of Student Conduct
• Drug and Alcohol Use Amnesty Policy

• Emotional Support Animals Policy and Agreement for Students and Residential Life Staff in University Housing

   

• FERPA Policy (Revised 1.22.26) and Mercy FERPA Consent Form
• Guidelines and Best Practices for the Use of Virtual Platforms in the Classroom
• Hazing and Reckless Endangerment Policy
• Involuntary Medical Leave of Absence and Return Policy
• Meal Plan Exemptions and Other Food Allergy and Dietary Accommodations
• Name Change Policy for Students and Alumni

• Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Policy

   

• Personal Care Attendant Policy and Procedures for Students
• Prohibiting the Marketing of Credit Cards to Students Policy
• Residential Life Accommodations Policy
• Student Complaint Policy and Student Complaint Form
• Student Demonstrations Policy
• Student Handbook
• Student Judicial Process

• Student Policy on Postings, Solicitations and Commercial Activity

   

These policies are primarily directed at faculty and staff that handle academic affairs, admissions and enrollment-related policies, procedures and matters. 

• Approval and Administration of Off-Campus Instruction
• COVID Privacy Policy Statement and COVID Vaccine Policy (for clinical students)
• Distance Learning Ownership Policy
• Policy on Ethical Recruiting, Marketing and Advertising in Admissions Policy 
• Policy on Off‑Campus Trips and Activities
• Solomon Amendment
• Third-Party Provider Policy

• Transcript Notation Policy

   

• US Export and Trade Compliance Policy
• Withholding Transcripts Policy

These policies primarily govern employment, workplace conduct, HR matters, and staff/faculty responsibilities.

• Abusive Conduct Policy

• Accommodations Policy for Employees

   

• Background Checks Policy
• Code of Conduct Regarding Minors
• Code of Ethical Conduct (Revised 1.22.26)
• Confidential Information and Non-Solicitation Agreement for Senior Management and Other Designated Employees
• Confidential Information Policy and Agreement for Employees (Non-Managerial)
• Conflicts of Interest and Gift Policy
• Conflicting Employment Relationships and Favoritism Policy
• Contracts Policy
• Employee Handbook
• Employee Paid Time Off and Leave Policy
• Gifts, Awards and Prizes from University Funds Policy
• Gift Card Policy
• Grievance Procedure (Non-Union Staff)
• Independent Contractor Guidelines
• Lactation Policy
• Name Change Policy for Employees
• Partisan Political Activity
• Phased Retirement Policy (Revised 1.22.26)
• Posting Jobs Internally
• Recouping Salary Overpayments Policy
• Remote and Hybrid Work Policy
• Residential Life Staff Housing Policy and Agreement
• Salary History Inquiry Ban Policy
• Severance Policy
• Solicitation and Distribution Policy for Employees
• Succession Planning Policy
• Travel and Expense Policy
• Tuition Exchange Policy (Revised 1.22.26)
• Tuition Remission Policy
• Faculty Tuition Reimbursement Policy

These policies primarily govern the use of University systems and resources, as well as data and privacy protections.

• Acceptable Use of Computer and Network Resources
• Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use Policy
• Data Classification Policy

• Information Security Policy

   

• Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) Policy
• Peer to Peer File Sharing
• Privacy Policy
• Web Policy

These policies apply broadly to students, employees, contractors, visitors and/or the institution as a whole, often for compliance, safety, or operational governance.

• Bias Related Crimes Policy
• Drug and Alcohol Policy (Revised 1.22.26)
• Facilities License Policy
• Missing Students Policy
• Parking Policy
• Protocol for Handling Law Enforcement On Campus
• Public Order and Campus Violence Policy
• Records Retention Policy and Records Retention Schedule
• Service Animals Policy
• Sexual Misconduct and Non-Discrimination Policy
• Smoke Free Campus Policy
• Social Media Policy
• Timely Warnings to the Community
• Vehicle Use Policy
• Visitors Policy
• Whistleblower Policy and Whistleblower Form