Policies

Campuswide Administrative Policy Management

Defines campuswide policy (vs. guidelines or practice) and sets forth a uniform process for developing, approving, and promoting campuswide policies.

Student Hazing Prevention and Campus Response

I. Policy Statement

This campus policy prohibits hazing of students in the activities of campus organizations, including but not limited to student organizations, teams, clubs, committees, and academic and administrative units. The policy also outlines reporting responsibilities and training program requirements.

II. Definitions Hazing. This Policy uses the term “hazing” as it is defined in the Congressional 2024 Stop Campus Hazing Act...

Workplace Violence Prevention

Strongly encourages anyone who observes threatening or violent conduct in the workplace, or who believes a credible threat of such behavior exists, to immediately report the conduct

Video Security Applications

The University of California, Berkeley Police Department (hereafter UCPD) reserves the right to review and approve any proposed or existing installation of video security applications on properties owned, leased, or controlled by the campus. All video security applications must conform to federal and state law in addition to University policy. Video security applications must conform to standards established by the UCPD so recorded data are easily retrievable. Although video monitoring will not be used to view or record personal living areas, nothing in this policy prevents the use of video monitoring or surveillance in connection with an active criminal investigation or specific court order.

SUPERSEDED: Computer Use Policy*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 of students, faculty, and staff. Computers and networks can provide access to resources on and off campus, as well as the ability to communicate with other users worldwide. Such open access is a privilege, and requires that individual users act responsibly. Users must respect the rights of other users, respect the integrity of the systems and related physical resources, and observe all relevant laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.

BUS-79 Expenditures for Business Meetings, Entertainment, and Other Occasions - technical edits

September 23, 2025

BUS-79 has been revised to increase the per-person meal rates by 10% due to increased food prices. These revisions are effective September 1, 2025.

Automated License Plate Recognition Systems and Information

UC Berkeley utilizes Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology to support management of campus parking facilities. This Policy specifies the allowable uses of and requirements for ALPR Systems and ALPR Information at UC Berkeley; designates the Administrative Vice Chancellor as the Campus ALPR Authority; and provides authorization for UC Berkeley Parking & Transportation to operate ALPR Systems and use ALPR Information.

Compliance with Presidential Directives Regarding Expressive Activity on Campus

I. Policy Statement

The University has an obligation to protect free inquiry and free expression. Expressive activities on campus must not, however, interfere with the right of the University to conduct its affairs in an orderly manner and to maintain its property, nor may they interfere with the University’s obligation to protect the rights of all to teach, study, and freely exchange ideas.

In conformity with guidance issued by the UC Office of the President in 2024, this campus policy clarifies two specific prohibitions...

Campus Information Technology Security Policy

In order to fulfill its mission of teaching, research, and public service, the campus is committed to providing a secure yet open network that protects the integrity and confidentiality of information while maintaining its accessibility. Each member of the campus community is responsible for the security and protection of electronic information resources over which they have control. Resources to be protected include networks, computers, software, and data. The physical and logical integrity of these resources must be protected against threats such as unauthorized intrusions, malicious misuse, or inadvertent compromise. Activities outsourced to off-campus entities must comply with the same or equivalent security requirements as in-house activities.

Major Events Hosted by Non-Departmental Users

This policy places terms and conditions on the hosting of events by individuals other than current employees of the University of California acting within the course and scope of University employment and organizations other than academic and administrative departments of the University of California ("non-department users"). These terms and conditions include obtaining written permission from the campus to host Major Events.