LAU was the first institution in Lebanon to grant a 10-day paternity leave, as part of an initiative by the Arab Institute for Women (AiW) that also aims for labor law reforms and access to healthcare for disadvantaged women.

Article 2.1.40 of the Student Code of Conduct stipulates that smoking is prohibited on university premises. While smoking had been banned in indoor spaces since the 1990s, in 2011 a complete smoke-free campus policy was adopted across the board.

Discrimination and sexual harassment: In line with its stated values, LAU adheres to a policy that stipulates “zero tolerance for acts of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.” The policy was last revised and approved by the Board of Trustees in September 2019.