Current Policies

University Policy Committee Reviewed and President Approved

Results: Community

Academic Affairs

Class Cancellation Policy for Instructors

The purpose of this policy is to state the university's position on instructors' absences from scheduled classes, however delivered. The word "instructor" is defined as faculty and all other teaching staff throughout this document. 

Advancement and Development

University Solicitation Coordination and Gift Acceptance Policy

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to the UNLV community and the general public in order to facilitate the gift-giving process. The ҳ| 鶹ýӳ encourages philanthropic creativity. Therefore this policy is provided to ensure that private gifts to UNLV are properly recorded and administered using appropriate internal controls and sound financial business practices. In addition, it helps to ensure that the process of acceptance, management and reporting of gifts is in compliance with external regulations and standards, NSHE policy and the university’s…

Facilities and Safety

Use of Wheeled Conveyance on UNLV Property

The purpose of this policy is to create a safe campus environment that supports the various modes of transportation used at UNLV while considering the needs of pedestrians and those who operate manual or electric personal assistive mobility devices. It encourages respect for and courtesy to one another, recognizing that all can commute safely together, while allowing for the proper use of UNLV facilities and grounds to prevent property damage.

Responsible Office(s)
Policy For

Video and Audio Recording Policy

The university is committed to the free exchange of ideas and freedom of action that should be found at any institution of higher learning. At the same time, it is committed to the safety and security of those who visit, work, or study on its campuses by integrating the best practices of safety and security with technology. A critical component of a comprehensive security plan is the utilization of camera and audio recording or surveillance systems (“Surveillance Systems”), including web-based and closed-circuit television (CCTV). The surveillance of public areas is intended to deter crime…

Financial

Parking Policy

This policy delegates the authority of the ҳ| 鶹ýӳ (UNLV) to regulate parking to the Parking and Transportation Services Department.

Human Resources and Employee Benefits

Smoke-Free & Tobacco-Free Campus Policy

The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a safe and healthy on-campus learning and work environment for its students, faculty, staff, clients, contractors, vendors, visitors, lessees, and individuals residing on the UNLV campus.

UNLV acknowledges the multiple negative health impacts of smoking, using electronic smoking devices, and using tobacco products. It also acknowledges that these negative health impacts affect not just individuals who are smoking, using electronic smoking devices, and using tobacco products but also the people who are around them…

Legal, Compliance, and Administration

Animals on Campus

The policy states the ҳ| 鶹ýӳ' (UNLV) restrictions regarding animals on campus and pertains to all university locations.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) allows service animals to be on the ҳ| 鶹ýӳ campus. The ADA defines service animals as "dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities." Nevada State law defines a service animal as an animal that has been trained to assist or accommodate a person with a disability and a service animal in training as an animal that is being…

University Social Media Accounts Policy

The ҳ| 鶹ýӳ is committed to free speech and open discussion on official University social media sites while creating an environment that protects those engaging in discussion from unlawful harassment, threatening language, spam, and political endorsements. This policy also outlines appropriate management of social media sites by University social media administrators.

Research

Creation and Periodic Review of University Centers, Institutes, Museums, and Laboratories

This policy describes how centers, institutes, museums and laboratories within the University of Nevada Las Vegas ("University" or " UNLV") are defined, created, and closed.

Export Control and Economic Sanctions Compliance Policy

This policy is intended to ensure compliance with the Export Control and Economic Sanctions Policy set forth in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Procedures and Guidelines Manual, Chapter 14 and with U.S. export control and economic sanctions laws and regulations.

Student Affairs

Alcohol Response Policy and Guidelines for UNLV Students

UNLV has a commitment to its students, the campus community, as well as the local community to be proactive in its educational responsibilities which include responsible standards of behavior relative to alcoholic beverages. As a part of this commitment, UNLV includes educating the campus community regarding the responsible consumption and/or distribution of alcoholic beverages, as well as responses for misuse and/or abuse, as one of its responsibilities.

The Alcohol Response Policy and Guidelines (ARP&G) have been developed to provide guidance for the University of Nevada, Las…

First Year Housing Policy

In partnership with students and in support of the educational goals of the University, the office of Housing & Residential Life provides comfortable, safe and well-maintained residential communities. The accommodations, activities, experiences and opportunities offered on campus encourage students to progress toward becoming self-directed individuals.

Housing & Residential Life encourages students to develop friendships, join study groups and intramural teams, and apply and develop leadership skills. Housing & Residential Life staff help residents set goals, make…

Hate Crime

While hate itself is not a crime, hate crimes are particularly repugnant to the mission of the ҳ| 鶹ýӳ (UNLV) and detrimental relative to the responsibility of UNLV to provide a safe environment for education, research and service for the University community because they are more likely to provoke retaliatory crimes, inflict distinct emotional harm on their victims, and incite community unrest. This policy is intended to equip UNLV to deter, respond to and investigate hate crimes that may be committed within the University community.

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Policy on Speech and Advocacy in Public Areas

The University is committed to assuring that all persons may exercise the constitutionally protected rights of free expression, speech, assembly, and worship.

It is the responsibility of the President to assure an ongoing opportunity for the expression of a variety of viewpoints.

The time, place, and manner of exercising speech and advocacy on the campus are subject to campus regulations that shall provide for noninterference with University functions and reasonable protection to persons against practices which would make them involuntary audiences or place them in…

Technology and Communications

Computer Security Policy

The purpose of this policy is to:

  • Maintain a safe and secure campus computing environment;
  • Meet best practice computer security standards; 
  • Protect institutional data; and
  • Comply with federal and state regulations.

Mobile Application Implementation Policy

The purpose of this policy is to:

  • Coordinate development and growth of the institution's mobile technology environment.
  • Ensure mobile applications published under the UNLV brand reflect positively on the university.
  • Ensure mobile applications meet university security requirements.

Network Access Compliance Policy

The purpose of this policy is to:

  • Create a secure network environment for UNLV's computer and network resources by establishing different levels of network access to meet the needs of UNLV staff and students as well as the general public.
  • Ensure UNLV is in compliance with the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) guidelines and network security best practices.

Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) Policy

The purpose of this policy is to:

  • Maintain a secure network environment.
  • Ensure seamless wireless network (Wi-Fi) services on campus.