The University Regulations Office
The University Regulations Office
The University Regulations Office assists the university community with university policies, rules, procedures, and guidelines; provides technical assistance to units revising university regulations; guides university units through the university's regulation revision process; provides education, resources, and training related to university regulations; and updates and maintains the Regulations Library. The University Regulations Office promotes transparency, integrity, compliance, and consultation in the university's regulation revision process.
Recently Revised RegulationsView all recently revised regulations
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Policy 7-001: Research Misconduct Policy
Effective January 1, 2026, the university revised Policy 7-001: Research Misconduct Policy to comply with changes in federal regulations. The revised policy also addresses expectations for behavior follow completion of research misconduct proceeding, addresses retaliation, and create a standing committee for research misconduct proceedings.
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Policy 3-050: University Investment Policy and Policy 3-055: University of Utah Investment Policies and Procedures for the Endowment Pool
Effective November 20, 2025, the university revised Policy 3-050: University of Utah Investment Policies and created new policy Policy 3-055: University of Utah Investment Policies and Procedures for the Endowment Pool in order to move management of the endowment pool into a stand-alone policy.
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Revisions to Policy 5-001 and 5-108 Related to Probationary Period and Transfer Staff Members
On November 13, 2025, the Board of Trustees approved changes to policies related to the probationary period for staff members and transfer of staff members. See Policy 5-001: Employee Definitions and Policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members. These changes do not apply to University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics Staff members. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026.