University Policies

About University Policies

A University policy generally has broad application throughout the University and has been approved by the Vice Presidents, Provost, President or Board of Trustees. It helps ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, reduces institutional risk, mandates action or constraint and contains specific procedures for compliance, enhances the University's mission, or promotes operational efficiency

Many procedures and guidelines are issued by individual departments and do not meet the criteria of a University policy. They are, however, important and have university-wide implications. Therefore, some department procedures/guidelines are linked to this site for your convenience. (e.g., purchasing procedures, petty cash procedures, etc.)

Policies Disclaimer

This site contains information regarding policies of American University. An annual review of the policies will be conducted, however to the extent there is any conflict between the information on this site and actual policy, the actual policy as maintained by the relevant department governs