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 HandbookGovernance Manual

General college policies

Athletics and Wellness at EarlhamPrinciples and Practices
Bias Incident Response ProtocolQuaker Yearly Meetings
Billing and PaymentsRefund Policy/Return of Financial Aid Policy
Campus StoreReligious 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
Diversity Aspirations Statement
EventsStudent Consumer Complaint Process
Financial AidStudent Employment
Financial PoliciesGrievance Procedures for Alleged Violations of Sexual Harassment Policy
Food PolicyStudents with Disabilities
Gender Inclusive Restroom Policy
HEOA P2P File Sharing RequirementsTuition, Fees, Payment and Refund
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 PoliciesSummer Collaborative Research Funding Guidelines
General Education Policies

Community policies

AlcoholParental Leave Policy
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 GrievanceStudent Self-Harm Response Protocol
Illegal Drug and Drug Paraphernalia Student Social Event
Leave of Absence, Student
Marketing and Communications Policies

Happening on campus

Recent News
Upcoming Events
26
Sep
Academics, Campus life, Diversity, Faculty, Off-campus study, Scholarship, Students
Nico Quijano Franco becomes 3rd Earlhamite chosen for Future Nobel Laureate award in as many years 
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
28
Sep

Quaker Class

Time: 12:00 pm
Runyan 142
28
Sep

All about Anko

Time: 4:30 pm
AWC 2250, AWC Wellness Instructional Kitchen
29
Sep

Minority Pre-Health Students – You're Invited!

Time: 12:00 pm
CoLab Gathering Area
29
Sep

Info Session: BIG scholarship opportunity for grad school in the arts, humanities, and social sciences

Time: 12:00 pm
LBC 124
29
Sep

An Evening with Van Jones

Time: 7:00 pm
Carpenter Goddard Auditorium
30
Sep

Latin and Caribbean Student Heritage Kathmandu

Time: 8:00 pm
620 National Road West
30
Sep

BikeTOURberfest

Time: 8:00 am
The Heart
30
Sep

Spa Day

Time: 12:00 pm
Runyan 140
1
Oct

Earlham Theatre Project Presents 24-Hour Theatre

Time: 8:00 pm
CVPA Ronald L. McDaniel Studio Theatre
1
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
2
Oct

Latin and Caribbean Student Association Presents Dr. Roman-Odio

Time: 7:00 pm
LBC Loose Lecture Hall
3
Oct

Ethical Debate Info Session

Time: 12:00 pm
CoLab Gathering Area
3
Oct

Latin and Caribbean Student Chisguetazo Trivia Night

Time: 4:30 pm
620 National Road West
6
Oct

International Students 1st Friday Gathering

Time: 4:00 pm
LBC 124
7
Oct

Pastors' Conference

Time: 8:00 am
ESR Dining Room, ESR Gathering Area, ESR Kitchen
7
Oct

Nonviolent Communication Workshop

Time: 12:00 pm
Virginia Cottage Patio, Virginia Cottage Kitchen, Virginia Cottage Garden Room, Virginia Cottage Living Room, Virginia Cottage
8
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
12
Oct

WNBA Finals Watch Parties

Time: 8:00 pm
CoLab Nook
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