Hamline University is committed to protecting the confidentiality of medical records as required by federal and State of Minnesota laws and regulations.

Hamline University records photos, audio and video images and recordings of students, employees and visitors to show what life is like on campus and to promote our university in publications, on our website and social media, and in other online platforms for communications, marketing, publicity and other University purposes. This policy applies to media acquired in non-public and public settings. It does not apply in the context of the specific delivery of academic, for-credit curriculum.

Hamline University provides its non-exempt, non-union staff employees with breaks for meals and rest periods throughout the day in accordance with applicable state and federal law. Department leaders are responsible for scheduling breaks and meal periods, and eligible employees are responsible for taking the appropriate breaks and meal periods as scheduled.

Hamline University is a mask-friendly campus and requires students, faculty, staff and visitors on campus who are sick, not feeling well or have a known disease spread by respiratory droplets to wear a mask while around others.

Students may request a leave of absence for academic, personal, or medical reasons. Requests for leaves of absence should be made to the Academic Advising office

Students wishing to step away from their program of study but intending to return at a later time, are expected to request a leave of absence. Students may request a leave of absence for academic, personal, or medical reasons.

Hamline University provides reasonable break time to accommodate the expression of breast milk, offers reasonable accommodation for employees with health conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, and forbids retaliation against an employee who requests an accommodation pursuant to this policy.

Hamline University recognizes the importance of civic activities such as serving as a juror or witness when called to do so and enables its employees to take time off for these activities in accordance with applicable law.

Hamline University has identified these “best practice” guidelines to help you use social media forums effectively, protect your personal and professional reputation, and follow Hamline University policies.

The University will not provide a cash advance except in rare circumstances. A Spend Authorization is formerly known as a Cash Advance. Travelers should contact the Accounting Office for details.