Academic Policy and Program Development
The Faculty Senate has the authority to determine and define University-wide policies on academic matters. The Office of Faculty Development and Advancement helps faculty and academic leaders interpret and implement these policies across the university. It also considers requests from deans for exceptions to certain policies.
In addition, the Office assists academic units in developing degrees, certificates, and other academic offerings.
Academic Policies
These documents provide faculty with policies and related resources for managing course logistics. Academic administrators will find petitions for exceptions to specific academic policies.
Policies
- Academic Common Market
- Academic Rule Exceptions (PDF)
- Final Exam Memo - Updated Mar. 19, 2025 (PDF)
- 2024-25 Important Policies and Procedures Memo (PDF)
- "Incomplete" Policy
- Military Credit Procedure (PDF)
- JST Workflow (PDF)
- Religious Holy Days
- Religious Holy Days Policy (PDF)
- Religious Holy Days Memo - Fall 2024 (PDF)
- Interfaith Calendar
- Interfaith Council
Exceptions
Academic Freedom
Academic freedom is an integral part of the university experience for faculty and students alike. Florida State University's statement on values and moral standards serves as a guide to all members of the University Community. Additional resources regarding the rights and responsibilities of faculty related to academic freedom can be found below.
Academic Honor Policy and Grievances
The following resources empower faculty to create educational, prevention-oriented classroom environments as they promote academic integrity. Policies and required forms for navigating Academic Honor Policy violations and hearings are also provided.
- Academic Honor Policy: Main Campus
- Academic Honor Policy Hearing Advising
- Grade Appeals System
- General Academic Appeals: Main Campus
- Centralized Student Complaint Log Template (XLSX)
- Resolving Academic Problems: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students (PDF)
- University Ombudsperson
Certificates, Majors, Minors, and Degree Development
Faculty who are interested in developing new certificates, majors, or minors may use the resources below.
- Degree Program Inventory
- Degree Approval Process (PDF)
- Combined Pathway Proposal (PDF)
- Joint Pathway Proposal (PDF)
- Online Degree Proposal (Existing degree to fully online):
Undergraduate (PDF) | Graduate (PDF)
- Major Status Change Request Form (PDF)
(Note: Please open with Acrobat to use digital signatures.) - New Major Proposal Packet (DOC)
- Minor Proposal Packet (PDF)
- Certificate Proposal Packet (DOC)
- Certificate Termination Form (PDF)
Faculty who are interested in developing a new degree should contact Dr. Amy Guerette, Associate Vice President for Faculty Development and Advancement, for guidance.
Quicklinks
Florida Board of Governors Statement of Free Expression
The State University System of Florida and its twelve public postsecondary institutions adopt this Statement on Free Expression to support and encourage full and open discourse and the robust exchange of ideas and perspectives on our respective campuses...