Academic Policies and Procedures

Students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible members of the university's academic community. Likewise, the university has created academic policies and procedures to provide for an academic environment that is tolerant, inclusive and supportive of the educational goals of all of its members.

The Student Handbook is your best source for information about academic policies and procedures that pertain to Informatics students. The handbook contains descriptions of policies regarding:

University of Washington Student Conduct Code

All students assume responsibility to observe standards of conduct that will contribute to the pursuit of academic goals and to the welfare of the academic community. That responsibility includes, but is not limited to:

  • Practicing high standards of academic and professional honesty and integrity
  • Respecting the rights, privileges, and property of other members of the academic community and visitors to the campus, and refraining from any conduct that would interfere with University functions or endanger the health, welfare, or safety of other persons
  • Complying with the rules, regulations, procedures, policies, standards of conduct, and orders of the University and its schools, colleges, and departments.

See the online Student Guide for more information. Additional information can be found in the Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 478-120 or the University Handbook, Vol. IV, Part ID. Chapter 11 .2.

Continuation Policy

This document clarifies what constitutes satisfactory progress towards degree for undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Science in Informatics program.

FERPA & Release of Student Directory Information

Consult this document to learn more about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, which protects the privacy of a student’s education records.The following information is considered public or directory information and may be released to anyone unless you inform the Office of the Registrar that you do not wish any information released:

  • name
  • telephone number
  • e-mail address
  • major field of studies
  • dates of attendance
  • degrees and awards received
  • full or part-time enrollment status
  • educational institutions attended
  • and for athletes: date-of-birth, weight and height

Photo Release Policy

You will be asked permission to use your photographic likeness, including for use in materials describing the School and its programs

If you wish to have your photo posted on the Information School Web directory (also known as the "Web Photo Board"), you will indicate your authorization when your digital photo is taken by School staff. The Photo Board is accessible only to those with a valid UWNet ID. Even if you choose not to post on the Web, we would like to take a photograph of you to help us identify you in the future (e.g., if you should contact us for recommendations, etc.).

Academic Committees

The handbook contains descriptions of the roles of the following academic committees:

Academics Standards
The Academic Standards Committee reviews cases in which Information School students are deemed not making satisfactory academic progress.
Grievance Committee
The goal of the Grievance Committee is to provide a timely and equitable resolution of academic problems or complaints initiated by students enrolled in the Information School.