Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy

It is the policy of Elmhurst University (the University) to afford equal opportunity to and not discriminate against students, employees and applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status or other protected status as those terms are defined by applicable federal, state and local law.

The University acts in compliance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities. Title IX states (in part):

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial aid.”

The University’s Title IX Coordinator is responsible for implementing and monitoring Title IX compliance on behalf of Elmhurst University. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the University’s prohibition against sexual harassment and retaliation should be directed to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, who will be available to meet with or talk to students and employees regarding issues relating to Title IX and the University’s Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is the Assistant Dean of Students in Student Affairs.

The University does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of physical or mental disability. To ensure equal access to its programs and activities, the University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The University’s ADA/504 Disability Services Director is located in the Learning Center, A.C. Buehler Library, and is responsible for determining appropriate accommodations in conjunction with the student and other university representatives. For the University’s complete Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy, please refer to the Title IX section of the University’s website at elmhurst.edu/titleix.