Academic Affairs

Responsible Office: Office of the Provost Effective Date: April 1, 2026 (tentative) Policy Statement and Purpose Purpose This policy establishes the criteria and process for awarding Emeritus status at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU). In addition to existing faculty eligibility, this policy permits the conferral of the title Dean Emeritus for retiring deans who […]

This statement on academic integrity applies to all undergraduate students at WashU. Graduate students are governed by policies in each graduate school or division. All students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of behavior.

In common with most academic institutions, WashU permits faculty members in most of its schools to engage in a reasonable amount of external professional activity that may be compensated from external sources.

A student’s account is protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Student Accounting office will speak only with the student about their account unless the student has provided authorization to discuss their account with another person.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects student educational record information.

WashU recognizes that students serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and their Family Members may encounter situations where Military Service forces them to withdraw from a course of study, sometimes with little notice. This policy recognizes and makes appropriate allowances for students in such situations; it applies to all university schools and programs.

Medical Leaves of Absence (MLOA) are granted and regarded as approved interruptions of a student’s program. The university recognizes that medical and mental health conditions can interfere with your academic success and personal safety.

Recognizing that the research and teaching interests of faculty often extend beyond the boundaries of a single discipline or school and that new knowledge can be created when interdisciplinary issues are addressed, WashU is committed to providing a structure and environment in which such efforts can thrive.

The right of faculty members to academic freedom is of fundamental importance to an academic institution. That right shall be protected at Washington University in St. Louis.

The primary goals of this Involuntary Leave Policy are to protect the well-being and safety of Washington University in St. Louis students and the university community and to preserve the integrity of the university’s academic, residential and administrative functions.