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Bylaws and Policies

Notice: KPU is currently updating the format/layout of all policies and procedures on this page to improve Accessibility. The accessibility-enhanced policies and procedures will be published on this page on September 8, 2026. All policies and procedures remain in effect unless amended in accordance with KPU’s GV2 Policy Protocol.

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Policy No.PolicyRelated Policies
Bylaw 1Insurance and Indemnification for Governors and Officers
Bylaw 2Amendment of Bylaws
Bylaw 3Meetings of the University Board of Governors
Bylaw 4Fees (Current)
Bylaw 4Fees (Effective September 1, 2026)
Policy No.PolicyRelated Policies
AC1Program Advisory Committee / ProcedureHR1 , HR21 , ST7
AC2Guided Study
AC3Program Review / ProcedureAC9 , AC10
AC4Student Evaluation and Grading / ProcedureST3
AC5Graduate Degree Studies
AC6Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / ProcedureAR2 , FM8
AC8Principles of Academic Freedom and Responsibility
AC9Skills and Outcomes / ProcedureAC3 , AC10 , ST14
AC10Development and Change of Senate-Approved Programs / Procedure / Appendix AAC3 , AC14 , GV9
AC13Minimum Qualifications for Faculty Members / ProcedureAC3 , AC10
AC14KPU Credential Framework / ProcedureAC4 , AC6 , AC10 , AR2
AC15Digital Credentials (Non-Credit) / ProcedureAC14
Policy No.PolicyRelated Policies
AD2Complaints about Instruction, Services or Employees / ProcedureIM2 , ST7 , ECC
AD3Procurement / ProcedureHR1 , ECC
AD5Honorary Degrees and Awards / ProcedureHR6 , HR1 , IM2 , IM4
Policy No.PolicyRelated Policies
AR2Admission / ProcedureAC4 , AC6
AR5Dean's Honour Roll / ProcedureIM8
AR7Graduation with Distinction
AR10Priority and Scheduling of Registration / ProcedureAC4 , AR2 , ST6
AR14Standard for Academic Dress at Convocation / Procedure
AR17Academic Schedule and Course Timetables / ProcedureBP7
Policy No.PolicyRelated Policies
BP1Student Events Involving the Consumption of AlcoholBP2 , SR1 , ST7
BP2Student Events Held on University PremisesBP1 , SR1 , ST7
BP4Campus Planning / ProcedureBP6 , BP7
BP5Use of University Property / ProcedureGV6 , HR1 , HR24 , IM2 , IM3 , IM4 , IM9 , ST7 , ECC
BP6Energy Conservation / Procedure
BP7University Space / Procedure
Policy No.PolicyRelated Policies
EI1Diversity and Inclusiveness / ProcedureAD2 , HR1 , HR16 , HR18 , IM2 , SR8 , SR9 , ST7 , ST14
Policy No.PolicyRelated Policies
ER1Fundraising / ProcedureIM2 , ECC
ER2Naming of University Assets / ProcedureGV6 , IM8
ER9Political Fundraising Expenses
Policy No.PolicyRelated Policies
FM1Financial: Annual Expenditure Plan
FM2Investment / Procedure
FM5Business and Travel Expense / ProcedureAD3 , GV4 , HR6 , RS4
FM6Banking / ProcedureGV4
FM8Student Tuition and Fees / ProcedureAC2 , AC6 , FM8 , HR4 , ST13
FM9Financial Structure of Revenue Based Activities
Policy No.PolicyRelated Policies
GV1Selection and Appointment of Auditors / Procedure
GV2Protocol for the Development of University Policies / Procedure
GV4Signing and Spending Authority / Procedure / Schedule A - Spending and Signing AuthorityAD3 , FM5 , GV8 , HR1 , RS4
GV6Use of Institutional Name, Coat of Arms, Crest, Logo, Seal and Other Graphic Images
GV8Memorandum of Understanding/Letter of Intent / ProcedureGV4
GV9Establishment and/or Discontinuance of Faculties and Departments / ProcedureAC10
GV10Mission, Vision and Values Development and Amendment / Procedure
Policy No.PolicyRelated Policies
ECCEmployee Code of ConductBP5 , ER9 , GV6 , HR1 , HR21 , HR24 , IM1 , IM2 , IM3 , IM4 , IM8 , RS2 , RS5 , SR1 , SR3 , SR7 , SR8 , SR9 , SR13 , SR14 , ST7
HR1Conflict of Interest / ProcedureAD3 , BP5 , HR24 , IM4 , RS2
HR3Flexible Work / ProcedureECC , BP5 , HR18 , HR21 , IM2 , IM3 , IM4 , IM8 , SR7
HR4Bereavement/Employees and Students / Procedure
HR6Service Recognition
HR7Representation by Kwantlen Polytechnic University Employees at Conferences and Related Activities
HR8Employee Exchange/Secondment Leaves
HR9Illness Leave
HR11Search Advisory and Appointment of Administrative Positions / Procedure
HR14Employment/Students
HR16Employment Equity
HR18Job Accommodations for Employees / ProcedureAD2 , EI1 , HR16 , IM2 , SR12
HR20Search Advisory, Appointment & Re-appointment of Senior Academic Administrator Positions / Procedure
HR21Respectful Workplace / ProcedureAD2 , HR18 , IM2 , SR8 , SR9 , ST7
HR22Presidential Search Advisory, Appointment and Re-appointment / Procedure
HR24Protected Disclosure / ProcedureECC , BP5 , ER9 , HR1 , HR21 , IM2 , IM3 , IM4 , RS2
HR25Search Advisory and Appointment of Senior Administrative Positions / ProcedureHR11 , HR20 , HR22 , HR26
HR26Responsibilities and Compliance Requirements for the Appointment and Termination of Administrative Staff / ProcedureHR11 , HR20 , HR22 , HR25
Policy No.PolicyRelated Policies
IM1Copyright Compliance / ProcedureECC , ST2 , ST7
IM2Freedom of Information / ProcedureIM8
IM3Information Technology Usage / ProcedureAD2 , IM1 , IM2 , IM4 , IM9 , ST2 , ST7
IM4Confidentiality / ProcedureECC , BP5 , HR1 , HR24 , IM2 , IM3 , IM8 , IM9 , RS2 , ST7 , ECC
IM5Identification Cards
IM7Management of Surveys / ProcedureRS1 , IM8 , IM9
IM8Privacy / ProcedureAD2 , IM2 , IM3 , IM9
IM9Information Security / ProcedureBP5 , IM2 , IM3 , IM4 , IM8
IM10Records and Information Management / ProcedureBP5 , IM2 , IM3 , IM4 , IM8 , IM9 , ECC
Policy No.PolicyRelated Policies
RS1Research Involving Humans / ProcedureHR1 , IM4 , IM7 , IM9 , RS2 , RS3 , RS4 , ST2
RS2Integrity in Research and Scholarship / ProcedureHR1 , IM2 , IM4 , RS1 , ST2
RS3Indirect Costs of Research / ProcedureFM9
RS4Administration and Control of Research and Special Funds / ProcedureAD3 , RS1 , RS2
RS5Intellectual Property / ProcedureAC8 , BP5 , GV6 , HR1 , IM1 , IM2 , ST2 , ST7 , RS2 , ECC
RS6Animal Use and Ethics in Teaching and Research / ProcedureAC1 , RS2 , SR5 , SR6 , SR7
Policy No.PolicyRelated Policies
SR1Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages and the Non-Medical Use of Drugs on University PremisesBP1 , SR8 , ST7
SR2Threat Assessment Team / ProcedureSR8 , SR7 , SR14 , ST7 , SR9
SR3Smoke Free Campuses and Properties / ProcedureBP2 , SR1 , SR7 , ST7
SR5Insurance/Students
SR6Insurance - Employees / Procedure
SR7Occupational Health and SafetyHR21 , SR8 , SR9 , ST7
SR8Emergency Response to Inappropriate, Disruptive or Threatening BehaviorSR9 , ST7
SR9Violence in the WorkplaceSR8 , ST7
SR10International Travel and Security
SR12Emergency PlanningIM8 , ST7 , SR7
SR13Closed Circuit Video Equipment (CCVE) / ProcedureIM2 , IM4 , SR9 , SR12
SR14Sexual Violence and Misconduct / ProcedureAD2 , HR1 , HR18 , HR21 , HR24 , IM3 , SR7 , SR8 , SR9 , ST7 , ECC
Policy No.PolicyRelated Policies
ST1Student Awards / ProcedureIM8
ST2Student Academic Integrity / ProcedureIM1 , IM4 , IM8 , RS2 , ST7
ST3Grade Appeals / ProcedureAC4 , FM8 , IM4 , IM8 , ST2
ST4Picket Lines/Practicum and Work Experience Students
ST6Academic Standing / ProcedureAR2 , AC4 , FM8
ST7Student Conduct (Non-Academic) / ProcedureBP1 , BP2 , IM3 , IM4 , IM8 , SR1 , SR3 , SR8 , SR14 , ST2 , ST16
ST11Attendance and Participation in Courses / ProcedureST3
ST12Academic Renewal / ProcedureAC14 , IM8
ST13Course Withdrawal / ProcedureAC4 , FM8 , IM8 , ST7 , ST11
ST14Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities / ProcedureAD2 , AR2 , AR7 , AR10 , IM4 , ST7 , ST11 , ST16
ST16Work-Integrated Learning / ProcedureRS5 , SR5 , SR7 , ECC

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