The University does not specify precise regulations governing faculty office hours, nor is it compatible with the academic environment to attempt this. However, it is evident that the ready, regular, and ample availability of faculty to students and to other members of the University community is essential. Faculty members will vary widely in the use of their offices. Some will spend most of their out-of-class time in them; others, engaged in research or other professionally related activities, will observe specific office hours. In either case, it is expected that office hours of sufficient extent and variety will be posted so that students have easy access to their instructors and advisors.

Academic departments will maintain a list of all faculty members’ (both full- and part-time) office hours during the semesters and summer sessions. It is important that this information is kept current.