Learn more about university records retention and disposal policies

University departments are required by state and federal laws to retain and then dispose of their records according to specific standards.

As part of these requirements, the Campus Controller’s Office submits an annual report to the state archivist about which records university departments have destroyed in the previous year. In order to support that effort, each department is responsible for submitting its log of disposed records.

See the full list of the types of records covered under this policy, as well as the retention schedule for each type.

An informational document on university records retention and disposal policies has been posted on the Campus Controller's website. After reviewing this document, please contact Mark Berge for questions on records retention policies or Mirinda K. Scott for questions on records disposal procedures.