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Academic Admission Requirements (Last updated on: 6/30/2021)
Responsible Office: Admissions

Academic Admission Requirements

Academic Progress Policy (Last updated on: 11/14/2025)
Responsible Office: Financial Aid

This policy outlines the standard of satisfactory academic progress for Federal and Institutional Financial Aid. 

Accessibility Services Office (Last updated on: 8/23/2021)
Responsible Office: Center for Academic Success

Information on Accessibility Services

Admission of International Students (Last updated on: 5/18/2021)
Responsible Office: Admissions

Admission of International Students

Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy (Last updated on: 11/28/2018)
Responsible Office: Student Development

Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy

Safe Harbor

HATP Alcohol Policy

Illegal Drug Policy

Driving under the Influence/Driving While Intoxicated

Mandated Evaluation and Counseling

Community Enrichment Series (Last updated on: 8/23/2021)
Responsible Office: General Education

Community Enrichment Series

Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program (DAPP) (Last updated on: 8/23/2021)
Responsible Office: Student Development

Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program (DAPP)

Gambling Policy (Last updated on: 11/21/2017)
Responsible Office: Student Development

Gambling Policy

Leave of Absence (Last updated on: 5/10/2024)
Responsible Office: Academic Affairs

Students who need to take a temporary interruption from their program of study at Saint Francis University may request a Leave of Absence (LOA). A Leave of Absence is a temporary leave from the University. The requesting student should intend to return within two full academic semesters. A Leave of Absence should be requested prior to the upcoming semester in which the leave is to take effect unless unforeseen circumstances prevent the student from doing so.

Media Photography Video Policy (Last updated on: 11/30/2022)
Responsible Office: University Communications and Marketing

Media Photography Video Policy

Non-Commercial Fundraising Policy (Last updated on: 8/17/2021)
Responsible Office: Student Development

The Saint Francis University policy for non-commercial fundraising refers to income-generating activity that is conducted for private business or personal profit. The policy is aimed at protecting the use of Saint Francis University's name, brand, and logo.

Parental Notification Without Student Consent (Last updated on: 9/2/2025)
Responsible Office: Student Development

The purpose of this policy is to clarify the circumstances and procedures when the University may notify the parent(s) or guardian(s) regarding information about a dependent student without the student’s consent.  While the University always strongly encourage students and parents to have an open discussion regarding personal responsibility and privacy during the college years, the University realizes the importance of parent/guardian involvement for successful matriculation and retention. 

PHEAA Distance Learning Policy (Last updated on: 8/16/2021)
Responsible Office: Financial Aid

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance (PHEAA) Agency has changed the distance learning (education) policy for its Pennsylvania State Grant program.

Readmission (Last updated on: 8/16/2021)
Responsible Office: Admissions

Readmission

Refunds and Withdrawals Student Billing Procedures (Last updated on: 1/31/2025)
Responsible Office: Business Office

Policy related to student billing class withdrawals and refunds

Religion/Association Policy (Last updated on: 11/21/2017)
Responsible Office: Student Development

Religion/Association Policy

Residence Halls: Living on Campus (Last updated on: 12/7/2023)
Responsible Office: Residence Life

Housing Options

  • Traditional Residence Halls
  • Independent Living Units
  • Special Interest Housing

Housing Eligibility and Contract Information

  • Housing Contract Breakage
  • Housing Policy to receive SFU Institutional Aid
  • Meal Plan Changes and Cancellations

Housing Amenities

  • Laundry
  • Recreation/Equipment
  • Storage
  • Intensive Study Floors
Residence Halls: Prohibited and Restricted Items (Last updated on: 8/17/2021)
Responsible Office: Residence Life

Hazardous Substances

Animals

Furniture and Room Personalization

Decorations and Displays

Residence Requirement (Last updated on: 12/1/2023)
Responsible Office: Student Development

This is the residence requirement for Saint Francis University.

Right to Amend/Edit/Change Policy Statements (Last updated on: 8/23/2021)
Responsible Office: Finance and Administration

The University reserves the right to make changes to any policy, information or procedure as necessary. Once those changes are posted online they are in effect. Students are encouraged to check online for the most current version of all policies, information and procedures.

Service and Assistance Animal Policy
Responsible Office: Student Development

Service and Assistance Animal Policy

Sportsmanship (Last updated on: 8/23/2021)
Responsible Office: Athletics

Sportsmanship

Statement of Student Conduct (Last updated on: 8/23/2021)
Responsible Office: Student Development

Information on SFU Statement of Student Conduct

Student Activities and Organization: Contracts
Responsible Office: Student Development

Student Activities and Organization: Contracts

Student Activities and Organization: Fundraising Policy and Procedures

Student Activities and Organization: Hazing Policy (Last updated on: 11/11/2025)
Responsible Office: Center for Student Engagement

Introductory Statement

Saint Francis University is committed to fostering a safe, productive learning environment. The Saint Francis University Hazing Policy prohibits all acts of hazing within the University community. This policy applies to each act conducted on or off campus if such acts are deemed to constitute hazing under this Policy or Pennsylvania law.  

Student Activities and Organization: Posting Policy (Last updated on: 12/13/2017)
Responsible Office: Center for Student Engagement

Student Activities and Organization: Posting Policy

Student Activities and Organization: Religious Policy (Last updated on: 12/13/2017)
Responsible Office: Center for Student Engagement

Student Activities and Organization: Religious Policy

Student Activities and Organization: Social Event Policy (Last updated on: 8/17/2021)
Responsible Office: Center for Student Engagement

Student Activities and Organization: Social Event Policy

Student Activities and Organization: Sponsoring a University Dance (Last updated on: 12/13/2017)
Responsible Office: Center for Student Engagement

Student Activities and Organization: Sponsoring a University Dance

Student Health Insurance Requirement (Last updated on: 3/18/2025)
Responsible Office: Business Office

Saint Francis University values the health and wellbeing of its students. Qualifying health coverage provides all full-time, matriculated undergraduate and graduate students, including international students, with the ability to be prepared for medical situations such as hospitalization, surgery, or specialty care. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires U.S. citizens to have health insurance that meets certain standards identified within this policy or pay a penalty. The University requires international students to carry health insurance that meets the same standards so that they may be prepared for medical situations. 

To help students meet the obligations of the ACA, the University sponsors a student health insurance plan that offers full-time, matriculated undergraduate and graduate students, including international students, access to an ACA compliant plan. The health insurance plan is available for purchase annually.

Student Identification Card Policy (Last updated on: 8/17/2021)
Responsible Office: Student Development

Student Identification Card Policy

Terms of Tuition Payment (Last updated on: 7/8/2025)
Responsible Office: Business Office

Terms of Tuition Payment

Unauthorized Access Policy (Last updated on: 8/18/2021)
Responsible Office: Student Development

Unauthorized Access 

University Initiated Medical, Psychological Leave Policy for Students (Last updated on: 5/3/2024)
Responsible Office: Student Development

University initiated medical, psychological leave policy for students.

Vaccination Policy (Last updated on: 10/11/2021)
Responsible Office: Student Health Center

Vaccination Policy


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