University Policies & Procedures
As part of our Standards of Practice, the Office of the University Ombuds does not own or participate in any formal process at the institution. Some commonly inquired-about policies and processes are provided below.
For more information about these or other university policies, University Rules, or common UC acronyms (requires UC log-in), use the contact information in the links or contact the Office of the University Ombuds.
Policies applicable to undergraduates:
Policies applicable to graduate students:
Policies applicable to College of Law/JD Students
Policies applicable to College of Medicine students:
Policies applicable to College of Pharmacy students:
- Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual
- Notice on Non-Discrimination
- Policy Statement on Sexual Harassment
- Student Code of Conduct
- The Office of Equal Opportunity
- Policy Statement on Sex Offenses
- FAQs: Free Speech on Campus
- Policy 4.1.1 Student-Related Critical Incidents Response Policy
- Policy 4.1.2 Missing Residents in On-Campus Housing Facilities
- Policy 4.1.3 Resources for Suicide Prevention
- Policy 4.1.4 Mental Health Assessment
- Policy 4.1.5 Involuntary Withdrawal
- Policy 4.1.6 Medical Leave of Absence
- Board Rule 3361:40-03-12 Anti-Hazing Policy
Contact us
To safeguard confidentiality, we do not provide Ombuds services by email. Please DO NOT include details about your concerns in an email to the Office of the University Ombuds. Communication with the Office of the University Ombuds does not constitute notice to the University of Cincinnati. Learn more about our Standards of Practice.