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Policies & Procedures

University policies, procedures, forms, and guides communicate Yale’s expectations of its community members, enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risk, and support compliance. View all policies, explore by topic, or learn more about developing policies and procedures.

New and substantively revised policy documents are published as drafts for a community review period.  To review and provide feedback on pending drafts, please visit the Policy Drafts page.

Announcements

  • July 16, 2025

    Policy 1102 Financial Management Organizational Model

  • July 2, 2025

    The following draft documents are now available for community review and comment: 102 Financial Management Organizational Model, 4302 Student-Access Shop and Tool

  • June 18, 2025

    The following draft documents are now available for community review and comment: Policy 4302 Student-Access Shop and Tool Safety Policy and related Procedures and Forms.

  • May 21, 2025

    Want the University Policy Office to speak with your department, answer policy questions, and schedule a roadshow? Learn more about these sessions.