University of Washington Policy Directory

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*Formerly part of the University Handbook
Presidential Orders


Executive Orders


This table lists links to web or PDF versions of the sections of the document.
Sect PDF Read Online
I   Directors and Chairs*
II   Authorization for the Faculty to Share in the Formulation of Rules*
III   Organization of the Faculty*
IV   Legislative Authority of the Faculty*
V   Faculty Authority Concerning Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure*
VI   Campuses, Colleges, Schools, and Departments: Definitions*
VII   The Graduate School: Definitions*
VIII   Presiding Officers of Colleges, Schools, and Departments*
IX   Campuses, Colleges, and Schools*
1   The Office of the President
3   Executive Order and Administrative Order Procedure
4   The Provost
6   The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), UW Medicine and Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine, University of Washington
7   The Vice President for Minority Affairs
8   Classified, Proprietary, and Restricted Research
9   The Vice President for Human Resources
11   The Vice President for External Affairs
12   The Deans
13   Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability
14   Chancellor, UW Bothell and UW Tacoma
15   University of Washington Sponsorship Policy
16   The Board of Deans and Chancellors
18   The University Ombud
19   Attorney General's Division
20   Administrative Appointments, Review of Administrative Appointments, and Review of Academic Units
21   Performing Arts Activities Policy
22   Helicopter and Airborne Vehicle Policy
23   Non-University Speakers Sponsored by Student Organizations
24   Research with Human Participants
25   Allocation of Institutional Allowances Associated with Graduate Fellowships
26   Internal Support of Graduate Study and Research
27   Suspended Operation Policy
28   Graduate Student Service Appointments
30   Graduate Student Fellowship and Traineeship Awards
31   Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action
32   Employee Responsibilities and Employee Conflict of Interest
33   Professional Leave Policy
34   Grant and Contract Support of University Activities
35   Policy on Candidacy for Public Office
36   Patent, Invention, and Copyright Policy
37   University of Washington Public Art Commission
38   Housing
39   Athletic Tickets, Identification Cards, and Campus Privileges
40   Advertising by University Departments
41   Gifts to the University
42   Speakers or Artists Sponsored by Non-Student Groups
43   Policy Governing Acceptance of Honoraria
44   User Fee Approval Policy
45   Documentation of Qualifications and Recommendations for Promotion, Tenure, and Merit Increases
46   Guidelines for University Reporting to the Office of Immigration and Naturalization Service About International Students Holding F-1 (Student) Visas
47   Authority to Publish and Coordinate the Review of University of Washington Rules, Bylaws, Orders, and Policies
48   Payroll Deduction Plans
49   Continuing Education Fee Policy
50   Historic Preservation at the University of Washington Seattle Campus
51   Sexual Violence Elimination
52   Participation in University-Sponsored Training and Development Programs
53   Animal Use
54   Employee–Student Romantic Relationships and Conflicts of Interest
55   University Health and Safety Programs: Policy and Responsibilities
56   Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
57   Outside Professional Work Policy
58   Student Academic Grievance Procedures
59   Excess Compensation to Faculty
60   Policy on Human Immunodeficiency Virus
61   Research Misconduct Policy
62   The Vice President for University Advancement
63   The Vice President for UW Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
64   Faculty Salary Policy
66   The University of Washington Architectural Commission
70   Compliance with Education Department Sexual Harassment Regulations
80   Compliance with Governor's COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Faculty and Librarians
*These executive orders were originally unnumbered in the University Handbook and have been provided here with Roman numerals to assist in indexing and codification.