Hatfield Marine Science Center

HMSC policies provide transparent guidelines and, where applicable, relevant processes for using facilities at HMSC.

All OSU spaces on the HMSC campus are owned or leased by the University. HMSC policies build on OSU Space Use and Conduct Policies. A complete list of OSU policies can be found here. All occupants of the OSU buildings or leased spaces on the HMSC campus must abide by all OSU Space Use and Conduct Policies and the relevant HMSC policies.

HMSC policies are living documents; the most current version will be posted on this website.

EMERGENCY INFO

• HMSC Emergency Operations Plan (pdf)
• HMSC Continuity of Operations Plan (pdf)

SAFETY INFO

• Cleary Annual Security and Fire Reports (pdf)
• BEAVER Ready

HOUSING

• HMSC Short Term Housing Agreement 2023-24 Academic Year (pdf)
• HMSC Housing Agreement for OSU Students 2023-24 Academic Year (pdf)
• HMSC Housing Policy Guide 2023-24 (pdf)
• Service and Emotional Support Animals and HMSC Housing (pdf)
• Roommate/Housemate Matching and Gender Identity (pdf)

SPACE USE

• Meeting Room Use Policies
• HMSC Space Allocation Plan
• HMSC Space Use Policy (pdf)

RESEARCH

• Animal Care Plan
• Open Flow-through saltwater system use requirements (pdf)