53 Discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

Interim USU Policy 305 prohibits discrimination, including harassment, in USU’s programs and activities, including admissions, employment, and housing offerings.

Prohibited discrimination and harassment is treatment based on a person’s protected characteristic(s) that negatively impacts the person’s employment or educational experience. Protected characteristics include race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 and older), disability, genetic information, and status as a protected veteran. Discrimination-related retaliation is also prohibited.

For questions related to discrimination, refer to interim USU Policy 305. You may also email discrimination@usu.edu or call 435-797-1266. For USU’s non-discrimination policy, see equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination.