Policies and handbooks

Our community is at its best when we operate from a place of shared understanding and expectations. Below, you can find links to our handbooks as well as various College policies.

College handbooks

Faculty HandbookStudent Handbook
Staff Handbook

General college policies

Bias Incident Response ProtocolPrinciples and Practices
Billing and PaymentsRefund Policy/Return of Financial Aid Policy
Religious Life at Earlham
Catering ServicesReligious Life, Model of
Compliance StatementsResearch Misconduct
DMCA ResponseSecurity Camera Monitoring and Recording of Public Areas, Guidelines for
Directory InformationSexual Harassment Policy
EventsStudent Consumer Complaint Process
Student Employment
Financial PoliciesGrievance Procedures for Alleged Violations of Sexual Harassment Policy
Food PolicyStudents with Disabilities
Gender Inclusive Restroom Policy
HEOA P2P File Sharing Requirements
Health Services Transport ProtocolVehicle Rental and Use Policy
Information Technology Acceptable UseVendor Relations Principles
Intellectual PropertyWeather and Emergency Closing Policy
Intercollegiate Athletic Participation for Transgender Student-Athletes Policy and ProvisionsWhistle-Blower Policy
Non-Discrimination StatementWork Authorization Policy
Password and Authentication Standards
Preferred Name, Pronouns, and Gender Identity Policy

Academic policies

Academic Calendar PolicyGeneral Education Requirements
Academic IntegrityGrading Policies
Academic Mediation: Appealing a GradeGraduate Program Policies and Reports
Academic Standing PolicyGraduation Requirements
Approved Absences, Statement onLearning Disabilities
Confidentiality of Educational RecordsResidency Requirement
Copyright PolicySenior Capstone Requirement
Course Numbering SystemSpring Awards Policy
Curricular Vision StatementStudent-Athlete Academic Eligibility Statement
Enrollment Policies
General Education Policies

Community policies

Alcohol
Campus Posting GuidelinesParental Notification Policy
Public Safety PoliciesPregnancy Policy
Computing PolicyResidence Life Policies
Copyright PolicySmoking Policy
Drug-Free Campus StatementSpace Allocation Policy
FirearmsStudent Handbook
Harassment and Grievance
Alcohol and Drug-Free Campus and WorkplaceStudent Social Event
Leave of Absence, Student
Marketing and Communications Policies

Happening on campus

Recent News
Upcoming Events
03
Sep
About, Academics, Admissions, Campus life, Diversity
New indoor hitting and pitching facility opens for baseball, softball programs
03
Sep
Academics, Alumni, Diversity, Faculty, Scholarship, Students
Feven Naba becomes 2nd Earlham grad in 4 years to be selected for Knight-Hennessy Scholarship
23
Aug
Academics, Faculty
Library network recognizes Earlham faculty for leadership in collaboration, textbook affordability
21
Aug
About, Academics, Admissions, Campus life, Diversity, Paul Sniegowski, President
Earlham College welcomes largest fall entering class in 5 years
05
Aug
Campus life, President
A message from Earlham College’s new president, Paul Sniegowski
01
Jul
Admissions, Alumni, Campus life, Community engagement
Princeton Review recognizes Earlham College as a top value in higher education
28
Jun
Alumni, Anne M. Houtman, Diversity, Epic Journey, Off-campus study, Philanthropy, President, Research, Scholarship, Students
Record-breaking ‘For Good’ campaign raises $118M
07
Jun
Anne M. Houtman, Community engagement, Students
Parlor Doughnuts, Earlham Commons’ first tenant, to open June 8
05
Jun
Academics, Alumni, Faculty
Adapting a culture of quality in the workplace
30
May
Academics, Faculty
Lori Schroeder named provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Earlham College
29
May
Academics, Anne M. Houtman, Community engagement, President
Earlham College recognized for collaborative spirit in sparking economic growth in Richmond
23
May
Academics, Faculty, Off-campus study, Research, Scholarship, Students
Earlham College professor’s research predicts the future of bee populations
16
May
Academics, Center for Global Education, Faculty, Research, Scholarship, Students
Earlham College sophomore to present at World Congress of Philosophy in Rome
09
May
Academics, Alumni, Diversity, Epic Journey, Research, Students
Grad’s Earlham journey taking her to New York Philharmonic
06
May
Entrepreneurship, Epic Journey, Faculty, Students, Sustainability
Founders of Earlham College startup to continue quest for Hult Prize in Portugal
26
Apr
Community engagement, Scholarship, Students
Trio from Earlham selected for prestigious Fulbright scholarships
22
Apr
Community engagement, Scholarship, Students
Earlham College junior Eric Ford selected for global grant from Projects for Peace
10
Apr
Earlham School of Religion, Faculty, President
Paul Sniegowski named 21st president of Earlham
22
Mar
Academics, Campus life, Financial Aid, Students
Earlham sophomore Carly Mays selected for ‘Realizing the Dream’ scholarship
29
Feb
Academics, Campus life, Diversity, Entrepreneurship
Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity selected for Inspiring Programs in Business Award
30
Jan
Campus life, Diversity
Acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates joining Earlham College for Black History Month lecture
25
Jan
Epic Journey, Off-campus study
Council for Advancement and Support of Education recognizes Earlham marketing for excellence in videography
08
Jan
1, Campus life, Community engagement, Diversity
Civil rights attorney Michelle Alexander to speak during MLK celebration
15
Dec
Campus life, Community engagement, History, President, Students
Earlham College awarded $25M grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for Revitalize Richmond initiative
14
Dec
Epic Journey, Faculty
Earlham College names Brian LaDuca associate vice president of academic affairs 
30
Nov
Campus life, Community engagement, Earlham School of Religion
New Joseph Moore Museum gift shop extending hours for special holiday shopping event
29
Nov
Campus life, Community engagement, Earlham School of Religion
A time for peace: Community invited to evening of music and reflection
27
Nov
Academics, Faculty
Professor Ryan Murphy featured guest on NPR’s history podcast
27
Nov
Center for Career Education, Students
Earlham College forms partnership with career exploration company Possible
20
Nov
Academics, Faculty, Students
Indiana library network recognizes Earlham biochemistry professor as champion of affordable learning
14
Nov
Alumni, Diversity, President, Students
A message from the Board of Trustees about violence in the Middle East
08
Nov
Alumni, Anne M. Houtman, President, Students
A response to concerned alumni regarding violence in the Middle East
08
Nov
Academics, Faculty, Students
New winter academic session to be offered in January 2024
18
Oct
Academics, Faculty, Students
Earlham College partners with Ascend Indiana to match students with career prospects
16
Oct
Anne M. Houtman, President
Earlham College President Anne Houtman to retire following 2023-24 academic year
11
Oct
Anne M. Houtman, President, Students
A message of peace and unity following war in the Middle East
29
Sep
Financial Aid
FAFSA updates & resources for the 2024-25 academic year
26
Sep
Academics, Campus life, Diversity, Faculty, Off-campus study, Scholarship, Students
Nico Quijano Franco becomes 3rd Earlhamite chosen for Future Nobel Laureate Scholarship
25
Sep
Academics, Admissions, Campus life, Faculty, Off-campus study, Research, Scholarship, Students
Fiske Guide to Colleges recognizes Earlham as one of nation’s ‘best and most interesting’ colleges
23
Sep
Academics, Earlham School of Religion, History
Gretchen Castle inaugurated as first woman dean in ESR’s history
18
Sep
Academics, Admissions, Faculty, Students
Earlham recognized for value, excellence in teaching by U.S. News & World Report
15
Sep
Academics, Admissions, Diversity, Faculty, Students
Van Jones to speak at launch of Earlham College’s Presidential Lecture Series 
12
Sep
Academics, Admissions, Diversity, Faculty, Students
Top college guide ranks Earlham’s classroom experience, climate for LGBTQ students, among nation’s best
30
Aug
Alumni, Athletics, Faculty
Parlor Doughnuts, Roots by Tree Hill Farms, proposed as anchor tenants of Earlham Commons
23
Aug
Alumni, Athletics, Faculty
‘An outstanding, inspiring class’: Earlham College welcomes Class of 2027 to campus
17
Aug
Alumni, Athletics, Faculty
Construction of new softball field, long-term needs of 3 sports, gets boost from Sadlers
15
Aug
Faculty, Students, Sustainability
Earlham College artists joining global jewelry makeover movement
09
Aug
Admissions, Faculty
Scot Schaeffer hired as next vice president for enrollment management at Earlham College
02
Aug
Academics, Admissions, Faculty, Students
Earlham College hires experienced educator, CPA to lead launch of accounting major
30
Jun
Admissions, Anne M. Houtman, Diversity, President
Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s repeal of Affirmative Action
8
Sep

College Meeting for Worship

Time: 1:00 pm
Stout Japanese Garden, Stout Meeting Room, Stout Lobby, Stout Library, Stout Wymondham Room, Stout East Side Porch, Stout Quiet Room
12
Sep

IU O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs Public Policy Info Session

Time: 12:00 pm
LBC Commons
15
Sep

College Meeting for Worship

Time: 1:00 pm
Stout Japanese Garden, Stout Meeting Room, Stout Lobby, Stout Library, Stout Wymondham Room, Stout East Side Porch, Stout Quiet Room
16
Sep

ABI Career Workshop

Time: 12:00 pm
CVPA Bonita Washington-Lacey Classroom
16
Sep

ABI Career Workshop

Time: 12:00 pm
CVPA Bonita Washington-Lacey Classroom
19
Sep

Campus Blood Drive

Time: 12:00 pm
Runyan 140
20
Sep

Student Activities Board Presents Fall Fest

Time: 7:00 pm
Comstock Field, AWC 1121-2, AWC 1121-4, AWC 1121-3
22
Sep

College Meeting for Worship

Time: 1:00 pm
Stout Japanese Garden, Stout Meeting Room, Stout Lobby, Stout Library, Stout Wymondham Room, Stout East Side Porch, Stout Quiet Room
24
Sep

XTERN Info Session

Time: 12:00 pm
103 Classroom / Science Colloquium
26
Sep

"Practice Makes Perfect" with 3Rivers Federal Credit Union

Time: 12:00 pm
LBC 107, LBC Commons
29
Sep

College Meeting for Worship

Time: 1:00 pm
Stout Japanese Garden, Stout Meeting Room, Stout Lobby, Stout Library, Stout Wymondham Room, Stout East Side Porch, Stout Quiet Room
1
Oct

USAC Europe Programs Info Session

Time: 12:00 pm
LBC 124
2
Oct

USAC Europe Programs Info Session

Time: 4:00 pm
LBC 124
4
Oct

Student Activities Board Presents Bingo

Time: 7:00 pm
Runyan 140, Runyan May Crossen Student Lounge
6
Oct

College Meeting for Worship

Time: 1:00 pm
Stout Japanese Garden, Stout Meeting Room, Stout Lobby, Stout Library, Stout Wymondham Room, Stout East Side Porch, Stout Quiet Room
13
Oct

College Meeting for Worship

Time: 1:00 pm
Stout Japanese Garden, Stout Meeting Room, Stout Lobby, Stout Library, Stout Wymondham Room, Stout East Side Porch, Stout Quiet Room
13
Oct

Richmond Community Orchestra Concert

Time: 3:30 pm
Carpenter Goddard Auditorium
15
Oct

S. Africa, S. Korea, Sweden Info Session

Time: 12:00 pm
LBC 124
EARLHAM ALERT:
We continue to monitor the effects of an industrial fire 1.1 miles from campus.
Campus status
EARLHAM ALERT:
We continue to monitor the effects of an industrial fire 1.1 miles from campus.
Campus status