Equal Access and Opportunity

Rochester University is committed to equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate in admissions, programs, or any other educational functions and services on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, religion, disability, or sexual orientation to those who meet admission criteria and are willing to uphold its values as stated in the Student Handbook. Rochester University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.

Based upon this commitment, Rochester University follows the principle of nondiscrimination and operates within applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination. As a recipient of federal financial assistance, Rochester University is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, not to discriminate on the basis of gender in its admissions policies, treatment of students, employment practices, or educational programs. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments or any other equal access/equal opportunity law or regulation should be directed to the Compliance Coordinator at Rochester University.