Nondiscrimination & Accessibility

The University of Utah does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or protected veteran’s status, in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities. Click here to request a reasonable accommodation.
Where discrimination is found to have occurred, the University will take reasonable steps to investigate the matter, stop the harassment, prevent its recurrence and remedy its effects.

If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination, sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, or disability discrimination, we encourage you to report it to the University’s designated and authorized Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

To file a formal complaint of discrimination, sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment or violence), or retaliation, under University of Utah Non-Discrimination Policy, contact the OEO/AA. A formal complaint may be filed with the OEO/AA in person, by mail, or by electronic mail.

Timelines

A Formal Complaint of Sex or Gender-Based Harassment within the scope of Title IX is timely if at the time of filing a Formal Complaint, the Complainant is participating in or attempting to participate in a University Program.

A Formal Complaint alleging any other type of Sexual Misconduct, or other type of Discrimination is timely if filed within 180 calendar days of the last alleged discriminatory act.

A Formal Complaint of Retaliation is timey filed if filed within 180 days of the last alleged retaliatory act.

A Formal Complaint not filed within the appropriate time period above will be dismissed as untimely filed; however, at the Director’s discretion and for good cause, the complaint may be accepted as if filed within the appropriate time period.

Filing a complaint with the University of Utah’s Title IX/504/ADA Coordinator (or designee) does not prevent an individual from filing a complaint with an appropriate regulatory agency. To file a complaint regarding discrimination, including sexual harassment, or retaliation with a regulatory state or federal agency, please see the agency information below. For information about the time frames in which complaints must be filed, please contact the relevant agency.

Education

Complaints regarding: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975.

Education

Complaints regarding: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975.

Federal Agencies

State Agency: Individual complaints regarding: Utah Anti-Discrimination Act of 1965, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.