The University of Washington prohibits discrimination in all programs and activities, including education, employment, and patient care, based on an individual’s actual or perceived protected characteristics. Protected characteristics include but are not limited to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Upon learning of conduct that may constitute discrimination, the University will take prompt and effective action to address it, remedy its effects, and prevent recurrence.
Executive Order No. 81, its companion procedures, and the Student Conduct Code prohibit discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct and provide procedures for addressing reports and complaints.
Inquiries about Title VI, VII, IX, ADA and Section 504 may be referred to the University’s Civil Rights Compliance Office, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To report information or make a complaint about conduct that may constitute discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct, make a Civil Rights &Title IX Report, or email or call the Civil Rights Compliance Office.
Civil Rights Compliance Office
Valery Richardson, AVP for Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
4320 Brooklynn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
206-221-7932 | civilrights@uw.edu
If the format or size of the publication does not allow for the full Statement of Nondiscrimination to be included, the following abbreviated statement may be used:
The University of Washington prohibits discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns, make complaints, or direct inquiries to the Civil Rights Compliance Office. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: [link to this page]