In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act, Palo Alto University provides Consumer information about its policies and the relevant laws that govern University practice. This data is made available to the PAU community, via their email, on a bi-annual basis. Additionally, the right to request and receive this information in writing is available by contacting the Compliance Committee (Compliance@paloaltou.edu).   

General Institutional Information:

• Admissions Policies and Requirements
  • Bachelors
  • MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • MS in Psychology
  • Master of Social Work
  • PhD in Clinical Psychology
  • PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
  • PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium
• Tuition and Fees Information
• Tuition and Fees Payment Policy
• Student Diversity
  • Diversity Statement
  • Student Body Demographics (see "Student Body" and "Cohort Demographics" tabs)
  • Demographics on College Navigator
• Licensing and Accreditation Information
• FERPA
• Directory Information Policy
• Website Privacy Policy
• Institutional Appeals and Grievance Procedures
• State Contact Information for Making Education-Related Complaints
• Services and Facilities for Students with Disabilities
  • under review
• Civic Engagement & Constitution Day (2022/23 Student Handbook, Section 1.11)
• PAU Mission and Vision

Academic Information:

• Academic Warning Process
  • under review
• Degree Options
• PAU Determination of Location Policy ( 34 CFR § 600.9)
• Determinations if PAU PHD & PSYD Clinical Psychology Programs Meet Educational Requirements for Licensure in Each State (34 CFR § 668.43)
• Determinations if PAU MA Counseling Program Meet Educational Requirements for Licensure in Each State (34 CFR § 668.43)
• Catalog
• Student Handbook
• Academic Programs
  • BS in Business Psychology
  • BS in Psychology and Social Action
  • MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • MS in Psychology
  • Master of Social Work
  • PhD in Clinical Psychology
  • PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
  • PGSP - Stanford PsyD Consortium
• Grading Policy (AY 22-23, "Academic Regulations")
• Credit Hour Policy (AY 22-23, "Academic Regulations")
• Teach-Out Policy
• Graduation Requirements (AY 22-23, "Curriculum and Academic Departments")
• PAU Campus Locations
• Transfer Credit Policy (AY 22-23, "Admissions")
• Articulation Agreements
• Textbook Information
  • under review

Financial Aid Information:

• Types of Financial Aid
• Eligibility (AY 22-23, "Financial Aid")
• Applying for Financial Aid
• Financial Aid Disbursement (AY 22-23, "Financial Aid")
• Right and Responsibilites of Students Receving Aid
• Cost of Attendance and Additional Program Costs
• Student Loan Information
• Student Employment and Federal Work Study
• Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (AY 22-23, "Financial Aid")
• Refund and Return to Title IV Policies
  • Refund Policy (AY 22-23, "Financial Aid")
  • Return to Title IV
• Federal Student Aid Penalties for Drug Violations
• Financial Aid Employee Code of Conduct
• Alternative Loan Code of Contact

Health and Safety Information:

• Annual Campus Safety and Security Report "Clery Report"
• Emergency Procedures and Resources
  • Appendix A
• Sex Offender Information
  • under review
• Human Subjects Research Protection Program
• Health & Safety (COVID-19) Resources & Campus Guidelines

Student Outcomes:

• Graduation and Transfer Rates (see "Graduation Rates" tab)
• Retention Rates (see "Demographic Retention & Completion" tab)
• Student Learning Outcomes
  • Licensure Information
• Graduate Employment Status (See "Alumni Outcomes" tab)

Institutional Policies:

• Diversity Policy and Procedure
• Nondiscrimination Policy (2022/23 Student Handbook, Section 2.5)
• Academic Freedom
• Whistle Blower Policy
  • Staff 
• Copyright Material Information

Faculty and Staff Policies:

• Faculty Grievance Policy
• Staff Complaint Procedure
• Faculty Handbook
• Employee Handbook
• Faculty Scholarship and Creative Activity Policies
  • Faculty Handbook (Section B)
  • Note: p. 36
• Faculty Hiring and Evaluation Policies and Procedure
  • Faculty Handbook (Section A)
  • Note: Hiring (Section 2.4), Evaluation (Section 2.6.3)
• Staff Hiring and Evaluation Procedure
• Drug-Free Workplace Policy
• Faculty Orientation Policies and Procedure
  • Faculty Handbook (Section A)
  • Note: Section 2.4
• Faculty and Staff Development Policies
  • Staff Development information under review.
• President Biographical Information
• Admissions Code of Conduct Agreement