Non-Discrimination Statement

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity

James Madison University does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination in its employment, programs, activities, and admissions on the basis of age, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, military status (including veteran status), national origin (including ethnicity), parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or on any basis protected by law, unless otherwise permitted or required by law. JMU complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The responsibility for overall coordination, monitoring, and information dissemination about JMU's program of equal opportunity and non-discrimination is assigned to the Office of Equal Opportunity as described within Policies 1302 and 1324. Inquiries or complaints may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity via the OEO website, email (oeo@jmu.edu), or phone (540-568-6991).

JMU's prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex includes dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, stalking, and non-consensual relationships as defined in Policy 1340 and Policy 1346. The responsibility for overall coordination, monitoring, and information dissemination about JMU's Title IX program is assigned to the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries or complaints may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Laura Sider Jost, via the Title IX Office website, email (titleix@jmu.edu) or phone (540-568-5219).