Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Further, the University will continue to take affirmative steps to support and advance theses values consistent with the University's mission. This policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in University Programs and activities.* This is a commitment made by the University and is in accordance with federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations.

For information on University equal opportunity and affirmative action programs and complaint/grievance procedures, please contact: William A. Savage, Assistant to the Chancellor and Director of Affirmative Action (and Title IX and 504 Coordinator), Office of Affirmative Action, 901 William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, (412)648-7860.

*Except where exempt by federal or state laws. Note: ROTC programs discriminate against students on the basis of sexual orientation and therefore are not in compliance with the University's nondiscrimination policy.

Published in cooperation with the Department of University Relations-PR1620-499

The provisions of the document are subject to change at any time at the University's sole discretion. It is intended to serve onle as a general source of information about the University and is in no way intended to state contractual terms.