Bylaws
The bylaws lay out a broad overview of the university’s governance, structure and organization. Additional information about the university’s hierarchy of legal and policy requirements, authority and delegations, as well as institutional-wide policies and procedures can be located on the U-M Standard Practice Guide website.
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Bylaws updated: December 2024
- Preface
- Chapter I. The Board of Regents
- Chapter II. University Executive Officers
- Chapter III. Business Management, Finance, and Property
- Chapter IV. The University Senate
- Chapter V. The Faculties and Academic Staff
- Chapter VI. Schools and Colleges: Program Definitions
- Chapter VII. Student Life
- Chapter VIII: Admission and Registration of Students
- Chapter IX. Commencement and Degrees
- Chapter X. Fees and Charges
- Chapter XI. The Schools and Colleges and Affiliated Units
- Chapter XII. The University Libraries
- Chapter XIII. Other University Units, Agencies, and Services
- Chapter XIV. Miscellaneous Rules and Regulations