Guidelines, Policies, and Processes
Violations of university policies, state, and federal laws also constitute violations of the Student Code of Conduct. The Student Code of Conduct, as well as the university policies, apply not only to individuals, but also to student organizations. In the spirit of collective responsibility, student organizations bear a certain level of responsibility for the individual actions of their organization members when this behavior is part of an organization activity, or the action of the individual represents the organization norms.
Student organizations are responsible for knowing and abiding by all university policies and applicable laws, and for following specific Student Involvement, Leadership, and Transitions – Recognized Student Organization policies.
Core Policies and Procedures
Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
Events with alcohol require additional planning and expected actions to ensure the health and safety of all event attendees.
Get DetailsAnti-Hazing Policy
Hazing of any kind is prohibited. Hazing refers to a wide range of activities that are imposed on individuals who want to join or maintain their membership in a group.
Get DetailsBranding/Copyright and Trademark Policy
Guidelines have been created for the use of the Emory name on merchandise inside the university. Approval must be given for any designs bearing the Emory name.
Get DetailsContract for Review and Signature Policy
When working with any vendor, it is imperative to establish a formal relationship between Emory University (your student organization) and the vendor. Contracts are the only way to establish this relationship.
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Student health and safety is the shared responsibility of everyone in our community. It is imperative that student organization leaders and members know how to respond in case of an emergency.
Get DetailsEvent Registration Process
Each event/meeting, both on and off campus, hosted by a recognized student organization must be registered through the Event Registration Process on The Hub.
Get DetailsFinancial Guiding Principles and Policies
Recognized student organizations bear a collective responsibility to steward any university funds in an ethical and prudent manner.
Get DetailsFronting Policy
Student organizations, individuals, and departments are prohibited from serving as "fronts" for off-campus organizations.
Get DetailsNon-Discrimination Policy
Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status.
Get DetailsRespect for Open Expression Policy
Recognizing that the educational process of our institution requires diverse forms of open expression, including freedom of thought, inquiry, speech, activism, and assembly, the University affirms the rights of members of the community to assemble and demonstrate peaceably within the limits of this policy.
Get DetailsSex and Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination Policy (Interpersonal Violence)
Emory University is committed to maintaining an environment that is free of unlawful harassment and does not discriminate on the basis of sex within its educational programs and activities.
Get DetailsStudent Vehicle Use Policy
The goal of this policy is to protect our students from injury while driving personal vehicles on university-sponsored activities and programs and while driving University vehicles.
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When RSO travel is taking place, specific forms for Domestic and International travel must be completed and submitted for approval.
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