Waivers are essential for managing risk in activities, especially those involving students and other nonemployees. They inform participants of potential dangers and allow an individual to choose to incur those risks. Each department and organization on campus should frequently review its activities and implement the use of waivers, as these waivers also serve as legal protection for the department/organization and the university. Any modifications to these forms should be approved by Office of General Counsel / Risk Management prior to use.

Waivers not filled out digitally should be scanned. Waivers filled out digitally should be sent to the department by participants. Then, all digital waivers signed for adults should be maintained by the department for seven years, and waivers signed on behalf of minors should be maintained until seven years after the minor turns 18 years of age.