Policies

Inter-Unit Space Sharing

I. Policy Summary

As the physical endowment of the University, space is a critical, valuable and limited resource. It is our collective responsibility to manage and steward it well, in support of excellence in teaching, research and public service.

Space is assigned based on the principles of highest and best use of that space. Campus space assignment is a dynamic endeavor, as the highest and best use of space will change as the needs of units change. Therefore, all assignments are temporary: space is not owned by any person or unit (e.g., department, college, school) or program (e....

Effort Reporting – Certifying Effort on Sponsored Projects

UC Berkeley must assure federal sponsors that the effort expended on their sponsored agreements justifies the salary and wages charged to those projects. Effort reports are required for each individual whose salary is charged to one or more federally sponsored agreements during the effort reporting period. Effort reports must to be certified by the principal investigator, employee (self certifier), or responsible official(s) with first-hand knowledge or using suitable means of verification that the work was performed.

Cost Principles for Sponsored Agreements (Contracts and Grants)

All funds must be spent in accordance with University policy, applicable state and federal law, and sponsor terms and conditions. Principal Investigators (PIs) are responsible for the management and administration of their awards including all expenditures of project funds. Only allowable, allocable, and reasonable technical and administrative costs may be charged directly to sponsored agreements. Direct costs must be given consistent treatment as either a direct or an indirect cost.

Disclosure of Information from Student Records

Establishes process and conditions applying to the disclosure of student records, in conformity with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and University Policy.

Revision of Presidential Policy on Use of Animals in Research, Teaching, and Testing

September 25, 2025

The final revised Presidential Policy on the Use of Animals in Research, Teaching, and Testing was issued on September 25, 2025. Revisions include: expanded definition of Animal, articulation of the UC's obligations, extensive list of governing resources, compliance and procedural responsibilities, and resources to protect the wellbeing of animals.

Minimum Security Standards for Networked Devices (MSSND)

UC Berkeley’s Minimum Security Standards identify the minimum level of protection required for devices on our campus network and devices that store, process, or access institutional information.

Minimum Security Standards for Electronic Information (MSSEI)

The Minimum Security Standards for Electronic Information (MSSEI) define minimum security standards for all UC Berkeley Institutional Information and IT Resources. All Workforce Members who use or have access to Institutional Information and/or IT Resources must comply with the applicable information security requirements defined by the MSSEI.

Data and IT Resource Classification Standard

The UC Berkeley Data Classification Standard is UC Berkeley’s implementation of the UC Systemwide Data Classification Standard. UC BFB IS-3 establishes that Institutional Information and IT Resources must be protected according to their classifications. This Standard is a framework for assessing the adverse impact that loss of confidentiality, integrity or availability of Institutional Information and IT Resources would have upon the Campus. It provides the foundation for establishing security requirements for each classification of data. UC BFB IS-12 establishes Recovery Level (RL) to guide IT Recovery planning and preparation for IT Resources. At UC Berkeley, Recovery Level classification is required for non-research IT Infrastructure and Services to which IS-12 applies.

Acceptable Use of Technology Resources ("Acceptable Use Policy")

In support of the University's mission of teaching, research, and public service, the University of California, Berkeley provides computing, networking, and information resources to the campus community. This policy defines how those resources may be used.

Privacy Statement for UC Berkeley Websites

Ensures that campus websites and servers do not actively share (re-distribute or sell) personally-identifiable information that they may collect