New University Policies

1. Division of Athletics Business Meals Policy (New, effective October 26, 2026): The new Athletics Business Meal Policy is only for recruitment and team travel. Outside of these specific situations the University Business Meal Policy applies.

Revised University Policies

1. Immunization and Health Screening Policy (Revised, effective August 18, 2026): Student Health and Wellness will now manage immunization compliance and health screening records for Law School students in the same manner as other graduate students.
2. Leave Benefits for Managerial and Confidential Exempt Employees (Revised, effective August 21, 2026): Holiday compensatory time now expires within one year of being earned. Human Resources provided additional communication regarding this change on August 21, 2026.
3. Employment and Contracting for Service of Relatives Policy (Revised, effective August 31, 2026): This policy was revised to state that a University employee may not serve as the indirect supervisor of a relative, reflecting longstanding University practice.
4. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy (Revised, effective August 31, 2026): The FERPA Policy has undergone a comprehensive rewrite. The new version focuses the University-level policy on core institutional responsibilities and the four primary student rights established under FERPA. Regulatory detail better suited to procedures or guidance has been removed from the policy itself.
5. The Student Code (Revised, effective August 31, 2026): The changes to The Student Code includes updating language from “Investigating Student Conduct Officer” to “Case Manager,” editing grammatical errors and additional information added for clarity, and revised language for Administrative Hearings and Appeals.
6. Working Alone in Hazardous Environments Policy (Consolidated and Revised, effective September 9, 2026): The policy was consolidated with UConn Health’s policy to establish a common framework across all campuses. The revision also expands coverage to workforce members and undergraduate students working in immediately hazardous environments, and clarifies responsibilities for managers.
7. Violence in the Workplace Policy (Revised, effective October 7, 2026): The policy was updated to align with the State of Connecticut Violence in the Workplace Policy and Procedures Manual. Revisions add definitions of important terms and clarify the steps employees should take when they encounter a potential workplace violence concern.
8. Business Meals Policy (Revised, effective October 26, 2026): Previously titled the Payment of Meals Policy, this policy underwent substantive changes including, but not limited to, meal expense limits, business meals involving students, and pre-approval requirements. A full review of the updates is available here.

Decommissioned Policies

1. Voluntary Leave and Schedule Reduction Policy (Decommissioned September 1, 2026): The University of Connecticut administers the Voluntary Leave and Schedule Reduction program under the guidance of the State of CT Administrative Code 5-248c. Procedures specific to UConn’s workforce can be found the HR website.
2. Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Policy (Decommissioned September 1, 2026): The University of Connecticut follows the Statewide Family and Medical Policy. Procedures and guidelines for UConn are posted on the HR website