Non-Discrimination Statement

Consistent with the University’s mission as a Catholic, Vincentian and metropolitan institution of higher education, the University abides by all applicable federal, state and local laws which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence or status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status) in admitting students to its programs or in administering its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics and other institutionally administered programs or activities generally made available to students at the University. This statement of nondiscrimination is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Amendments Act, the Age Discrimination Act and other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to nondiscrimination. In accordance with these laws, the University also prohibits retaliation against anyone who has complained about discrimination or otherwise exercised rights guaranteed under these laws. In addition, the University continually strives to fulfill its educational goals by maintaining a fair, humane, responsible and non-discriminatory environment for all students and employees. All University policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner which preserves its rights and identity as a Catholic Vincentian institution of higher education. The facilities of the Career Development Office may be denied to employers whose behavior contradicts the Law School's policy prohibiting discrimination based upon the above-listed factors.