Academic Policy
In support of the Committee on Academic Policy, the Office of Academic Programs, Policy and Accreditation is responsible for coordinating the development and maintenance of policies and procedures relating to academic affairs and student life, provide oversight of school and/or academic unit level policies and procedures and to recommend university-wide policies and procedures as appropriate. Many stakeholders within the education mission of OHSU participate in the development and revision of academic policies.
Policies are represented to the Committee on Academic Policy (CAP) for review and approval on a quarterly basis. CAP consists of faculty, academic administrators, a faculty senator, a student, members from the Office of the Provost and the Office of General Counsel.
The Office of Academic Programs, Policy and Accreditation is responsible for reporting policy activity to the Provost and to the Policy Advisory Committee.
Contact us
Office of Academic Programs, Policy and Accreditation
Anna Teske, MPA
Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Program Approval and Policy
503-418-5281
Policy Development Process
To suggest a policy concept or revision for CAP consideration, individuals or academic units should contact Anna Teske, Assistant Vice Provost. Each request will be reviewed in accordance with the CAP Policy Review Protocol and Academic Policy Processes Map.
For additional information please see the section below on Policy Resources.
Policy Resources
- Academic Policy Development and Approval Policy
- Academic Policy Process
- OHSU Code of Conduct
- OHSU Policy manual
Approved Academic Policies
Policies contained on this site may be modified or discontinued from time to time. Every effort will be made to keep them up-to-date and notices will be provided of proposed policy changes. However, it is your responsibility to keep current on all applicable policies and to request clarification you might need from appropriate OHSU staff.
Below are academic policies reviewed and approved by CAP.
Student Admissions Requirements
Student Drug and Alcohol Testing
Student Residency
Education Records and Identity Verification
Conduct Relating to Students
Academic Programs and Assessment
02-50-005, Academic Program Review
02‐50‐010, Proposing Curricular Modifications
02-50-015, Assignment of Course Credit Hour
02-50-020, Marketing Proposed Academic Programs
02-50-030, Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment
02-50-035, Student Evaluation of Course and Instructional Effectiveness
02-50-040, Suspension of Admissions Into, or Closure of, Academic Programs
02-50-045, Course Inactivation
02-50-055, Enrollment of Students in Multiple Degree/Certificate Offerings | 02-50-055, Procedure
Exams, Credit, Grading and Completion
02-70-005, Transfer of Course Credit
02-70-010, Technical Standards
02-70-015, Timely Release of Grades
02-70-025, Change in Major or Degree Objective
02-70-030, Voluntary Leave of Absence, Excused Military Absence, and Withdrawal| 02-70-030, Procedure
02-70-035, Degree/Certificate Standards
02-70-040, Degrees Awarded with Honors
02-70-045, Change in Scheduled Examination and Other Assessments
02-70-050, Exam Proctoring | 02-70-050, Procedure
02-70-055, Excused Absence for Active Duty Service or Related Medical Treatment
02-70-045, Change in Scheduled Examination and Other Assessments
Miscellaneous Student Affairs Policies
02-90-001, Student Interest Group Recognition | 02-90-001, Procedure
02-90-010, Student Health | 02-90-010, Uninsured Student Procedure
02-90-025, Student Financial Planning
02-90-030, Housing for Community Based Rotations | 02-90-030, Procedure
02-90-035, OHSU Approvals of Student-led Outreach Activities and Initiatives
02-90-040, Use of Anatomical Material for Instructional Purposes
02-90-045, Covered Individuals Receiving VA Educational Assistance
02-90-050, Learner Placement in Clinical and Professional Settings
02-90-055, Composition and Training of Admissions Committees
Additional Student Affairs policies and definitions are on O2, chapter 2 of the OHSU Policy Manual.