• Campus Alert: By default, your preferred university email address will be used for Campus Alerts, but critical information is most efficient and effective when sent. Refer to the Campus Alert website for instructions on how to provide up to three mobile numbers for emergency notifications.
• Center for Disability and Access: The Center for Disability and Access (CDA) supports student well-being and success by ensuring equal access, providing the opportunity for success and working towards a caring campus environment.
• Counseling and Support resources are available to students. Faculty and staff can find mental health support resources here.
• Non-motorized Vehicles: Learn more about the rules governing the use of bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, and e-scooters on campus—where they are allowed, pedestrian rights-of-way, speed, etc.
• The Office of Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Title IX (OEO/AA): is dedicated to providing an equal opportunity for all to pursue their academic and professional endeavors and to equally access university programs. The OEO/AA addresses reports of discrimination, including sexual misconduct, and can provide supportive measures to students, staff and faculty.
• Safety section of @theU: This regular feature in @theU reports on a variety of safety issues across campus. Topics include fire safety, building evacuations, incident/injury reporting, etc. Sign up to receive @theU newsletters here.
• SafeRide: Provides a safe and reliable shuttle service on campus to ensure safety during night hours. Please visit Commuter Services or call 801-581-6415 for more information.
• SafeU: The SafeU website is a comprehensive resource for all safety-related information, from how to report a sexual assault to where to find bystander intervention training.
• Security escorts: Available 24/7 for campus community members who feel unsafe traveling around campus and want a personal escort from a campus security officer; reachable by calling 801-585-COPS (801-585-2677).
• Threat Assessment and Management Partnership (TAMP): TAMP works with campus partners to implement behavioral management plans to help reduce the risk of targeted violence, such as stalking and harassment, hate crimes, sexual assault and more. Read more about preventing targeted violence on campus here.
• The University of Utah is a tobacco-free campus.
• Weapons Policy: Policy 1-003 covers the university’s policy regarding firearms on campus.
• Materials on the University’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program are available for download.

Conflicts of Interest: The University of Utah Individual Financial Conflict of Interest Policy 1-006 creates rules for those areas subject to conflict of interest oversight: Research, Scholarly or Educational Activity and Transactions.

• Illness:
  • Any U of U Health employee, vaccinated or not, who is exposed to or has COVID-19, or has symptoms that are concerning for an infectious illness, should follow guidance regarding when they may return to work, as outlined here. These same guidelines apply to U of U Health Academics employees, providers, and students who work in a clinical setting and are exposed or ill.

• Immunization requirements:

• • Students who attend the University of Utah are required to be fully vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). To be compliant with this requirement, students must demonstrate that they received two MMR vaccinations—after their first birthday and at least 28 days apart, or present results of a blood test proving measles, mumps, and rubella immunity, or indicate a medical, religious, or personal exemption. More information can be found here.
  • Clinical health sciences students have additional vaccine requirements, as they will be working in higher-risk settings and must align with the requirements for employees at University of Utah Health Hospitals & Clinics. Only medical or religious exemptions are allowed when submitting a request for an accommodation. All clinical health science students should contact their program for requirements and processes.

• Religious holidays and accommodations:

• • The Utah Board of Higher Education passed Policy R264, Student Religious Accommodations based on Utah Code section 53B-27-405. The policy outlines requirements for institutions to provide religious accommodations for students. This list is not intended to be a list of institution holidays, but of holidays for which students may seek accommodations based on their beliefs. While it is intended to be as comprehensive as possible, it is not an exhaustive list and, as the policy notes, an accommodation may be appropriate for a holiday not on the list.

• Outside employment: All employees of the university holding full-time positions shall give full services to the work of the university during scheduled work periods. All non-university employment must not interfere with the discharge of the person’s full-time service obligations to the university. It is expected that all full-time university staff members will treat the university as their prime employment activity. For additional information see policy 5-204.
• ADA Accommodation: Discrimination against an individual based on their status as a person with a disability is prohibited by federal law and university policy. Learn more, including requirements for disability access and accommodation information and the complaint process.
• Conflict Resolution: The Ombuds offices are staffed by independent faculty members who act as independent, confidential, informal, and impartial resources for faculty, staff, students, and post-doctoral fellows with a problem or concern. Click here for information on the Health Sciences Ombudsman Office and here for more information about the main campus Ombudsman Office.
• Ethics and Compliance Hotline: The university is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and encourages faculty and staff to report any dishonest or improper act that violates the law, wastes money or endangers public health or safety. Reporting through customary management channels is preferred. As an additional option, the university contracts with an independent service to provide a hotline that guarantees anonymity if desired. You can submit a confidential report of concerns related to ethics and compliance here. All reports are reviewed and followed up as appropriate.
• Family Medical Leave of Absence: The University of Utah fully complies with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (“FMLA”). See the Department of Labor’s FMLA Notice and policy 5-200: Leaves of Absence (Health-Related). For additional information, review the university’s Frequently Asked Questions or contact a member of the HR Absence Management Team.
• Mandatory Reporters: Mandatory reporters consist of any university employee or faculty member who is not a confidential employee. Mandatory reporters are required to report situations involving sexual misconduct and discrimination to OEO/AA (reports can be made by clicking on the “submit a report” button).
• Required Professional Boundaries in Relationships: Romantic and sexual relationships between a person in a position of power and a subordinate student or employee raise issues of exploitation, conflict of interest, and disruption of collegiality and mutual trust within a unit. In addition, supervision of or responsibility for the educational experience of immediate family members also raises concerns about conflict of interest. Both situations must be reported so a mitigation plan can be implemented. Guidance for appropriate practice when potential conflicts of interest arise can be found here.
• Sexual Harassment/Discrimination: The University of Utah is committed to providing an environment that is safe and free from discrimination.
• Abusive Conduct and a Culture of Respect: The University of Utah is committed to an academic and work environment that promotes, facilitates, and encourages mutual respect and collegial relationships. Click here to report incidents of abusive conduct that are in violation of University of Utah policy.

Intellectual Property: As a public institution, the University of Utah is entrusted with facilitating the application of scientific and technical research findings for public use, as well as an equitable disposition of interests among the inventor(s), the university, and, where applicable, the sponsor. Learn what that means for administrative officers, faculty, academic employees, staff and students here.

• Use of University’s Name or University Affiliation: Faculty members must avoid exploiting the university’s name or their own relationship with the university for personal reasons unrelated to their legitimate academic or professional activities. They must not intentionally create the impression, in public appearances or statements, that they are representing the university unless, in fact, they are.
• All University of Utah employees have the right to free speech on matters of public concern and are free to lobby or support candidates, issues, and campaigns as private citizens. The Office of Academic Affairs has developed a website with guidance for public communication, social media posting, reporting threats or harassment, and links to safety and support resources.
• The university remains neutral on all election-related questions and issues.
• Employees who engage in political activities must do so outside of work hours (or while on approved leave), and they must use their own resources. This means that employees should not use university email accounts, university letterhead, university office supplies, and equipment, or other university resources to engage in these activities. In addition, employees are expected to make it clear that they are speaking on their own behalf and not on behalf of the university.
• Student Rights and Responsibilities: The university revised Policy 6-400: Student Rights and Responsibilities in 2023. The updated policy focuses on restorative and developmental work rather than a punitive approach. Additionally, the revised policy provides enhanced clarity and transparency in definitions to help students understand their rights on campus and university expectations.
• University Speech Policy: Policy 1-007: University Speech outlines the regulations for free speech on campus. This includes, but is not limited to, guidelines for posting signs and notices, exercising free speech in the classroom, and designated areas for free speech and assembly. Visit the FAQs to learn more.