This page contains campus policies added or updated in the last 12 months. It also provides information on currently open comment periods for both campus and systemwide policies.
Last updated: September 24, 2026
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For the complete collection of current campus policies, visit the Campus Policy Library.
For systemwide policy information, visit the Presidential Policies website(link is external).
Questions? please contact ucbpolicy@berkeley.edu.
New Campus Policies
The following policies have been recently approved and added to the Campus Policy Library:
| Policy | Effective Date | Responsible Office | Summary |
| Inter-Unit Space Sharing | 7/1/26 | Space Planning | Establishes process for campus units sharing space with other campus units, including allowable costs and registration requirements |
Revised Campus Policies
The following existing policies have been significantly updated.
| Policy | Effective Date | Responsible Office | Summary |
| Workplace Violence Prevention | 1/1/26 |
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Revised to align with current California law, including: formal prevention plan, mandatory training, centralized reporting portal, updated definitions. |
| Campuswide Administrative Policy Management | 1/1/26 |
Chancellor's Office |
Updated to clarify how campuswide policies are developed, reviewed, approved, and maintained. Notable changes include: clearer procedures and definitions, defined governance structure, and campus comment period. |
Rescinded Campus Policies
The following policies have recently been rescinded and are no longer in effect. These policy pages will be removed from the policy library one year after the date rescinded.
| Policy |
Date Rescinded *future dated to allow for campus communication period |
Responsible Office |
| Student Email Addresses | 1/28/26 | Office of the Registrar |
| Effort Reporting | 11/1/26* | Controller's Office |
| Campus Online Activities | 6/30/27* | Berkeley IT |
Campus Policies Open for Public Comment
| Policy Name | Submit Comments Via | Comments Due By |
| comment form | October 15, 2026 | |
| comment form | October 15, 2026 |
Systemwide Policies Open for Public Comment
| Policy Name | Submit Comments Via | Comments Due By |
| Please submit your comments to SystemwideAP-PolicyReviewComments@ucop.edu | December 16, 2026 | |
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Relocation Assistance Act Policy for Real Estate Acquisitions and Leases |
Please submit your comments to julie.wong@ucop.edu | December 10, 2026 |