Policy Prohibiting Discrimination

The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination and harassment against applicants, students, faculty or staff on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, status as a veteran or any classification protected by local, state or federal law. 


This prohibition includes discrimination and harassment on the basis of color, ethnicity, gender, or military status.

As used in this policy and related University policies, the prohibition on discrimination based on
national or ethnic origin extends to discrimination, including harassment, based on an individual’s actual or perceived: (i) shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics, such as students of Jewish, Muslim, Palestinian, and/or South Asian descent; or (ii) citizenship or residency in a country with a dominant religion or distinct religious identity.


This policy applies to discrimination and harassment alleged to occur in any education program or activity of the University, which means all of the operations of the University. This prohibition includes discrimination in violation of this policy in the admission2 or retention of students. This policy also requires the University to foster and maintain equality of opportunity for students, faculty, and staff without discrimination or segregation on a basis prohibited by this policy.


The University is committed to preventing and responding to conduct that violates its non-discrimination policy. Any individual whose conduct violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with applicable University policies and procedures.

Scope

This policy applies to the University of Richmond and all of its Affiliates. As used in this policy, the term “Affiliates” means organizations or entities in which the University owns a controlling interest or has the right to elect the majority of the entity’s governing board. This policy applies to University students, staff, and faculty and to other individuals participating in or attempting to participate in the University’s education programs or activities.

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