Export Control Policy

Effective: October 20, 2026Ìý

Approved by: Justin Schwartz, ChancellorÌý

Policy Owner: Senior Vice Chancellor for Research and InnovationÌý

Policy Contact: Office of Export Control, exportcontrolhelp@colorado.eduÌý

Applies to: Faculty, staff, students, Â鶹´«Ã½ affiliatesÌýÌýÌý

I. IntroductionÌý

The University of Colorado Boulder (Â鶹´«Ã½) is committed to complying with U.S. Export Control Laws and Regulations, including the Department of Commerce’s Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Department of State’s International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and the regulations administered by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The Office of Export Control (OEC) has authority over all export control activities at Â鶹´«Ã½ and maintains the Export Control Compliance Program and Export Control Compliance Program Manual, which includes the export control procedures, guidance, and definitions that must be followed at Â鶹´«Ã½. This policy applies to all Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty, staff, students, and affiliates.Ìý

II. Policy StatementÌý

It is the policy of Â鶹´«Ã½ to:Ìý

  1. Comply with U.S. Export Control Laws and Regulations including, but not limited to, the EAR, the ITAR, and the regulations administered by OFAC, andÌýÌý
  2. Develop and maintain an Export Control Compliance Program and Export Control Compliance Program Manual to enable Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty, staff, students, and affiliates to understand and comply with these laws and regulations.ÌýÌý

No Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty, staff, student, or affiliate may engage in any activity, or commit Â鶹´«Ã½ to engage in any activity that:Ìý

  1. Is prohibited by U.S. Export Control Laws and Regulations, orÌýÌý
  2. Requires a license or other agency approval under U.S. Export Control Laws and Regulations unless such license or approval has been obtained.Ìý

Violations of U.S. Export Control Laws and Regulations may result in criminal or civil penalties, loss of research funding, or loss of export privileges. Failure to follow the Export Control Policy may lead to corrective or disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or affiliation with Â鶹´«Ã½.Ìý

III. Roles and ResponsibilitiesÌý

Office of Export Control (OEC): Implements and oversees Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Export Control Compliance Program and maintains the Export Control Compliance Program Manual. OEC has authority over all activities related to export control at Â鶹´«Ã½ and responds to inquiries regarding U.S. Export Control Laws and Regulations, the Export Control Policy, and the Export Control Compliance Program.Ìý

IV. Related policies, forms, guidelines, and other resourcesÌý

V. HistoryÌý

  1. Adopted: December 8, 2009Ìý
  2. Revised: October 20, 2026Ìý
  3. Last Reviewed:ÌýOctober 20, 2026Ìý