The following guidelines apply to trips conducted under the auspices of those such as class field trips, student retreats, off-campus social activities of a University student organization, and similar areas within which the University has responsibility:

1.	Trips must be properly approved in advance.  For academic areas, this includes prior approval by the School Dean and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.  For non-academic areas, this includes prior approval by the sponsor of the group and the Vice President for Administration.

2.	A faculty member or faculty/administrative staff sponsor must be present.

3.	When student cars are involved, it must be established that there is proper automobile insurance.

4.	A list of those going on the trip must be filed in the Academic Affairs Office prior to departure.

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Field trips that cause students to miss classes will normally be limited to one trip per course per semester.  The Vice President for Academic Affairs must approve any exceptions.  When a non-academic field trip will cause students to miss classes, the same limit applies and must be approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.