Nondiscrimination Policy
Hofstra University is committed to extending equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status (characteristics collectively referred to as “Protected Characteristic”) in employment and in the conduct and operation of Hofstra University’s educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school administered programs. This statement of nondiscrimination is in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the Age Discrimination Act and other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to nondiscrimination (“Equal Opportunity Laws”). The Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer is the University's official responsible for coordinating its overall adherence to Equal Opportunity Laws.
Contacts and Resources:
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For questions or concerns regarding Equal Opportunity Laws or other aspects of Hofstra’s Nondiscrimination Policy |
Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer |
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Procedures for resolving complaints of discrimination or harassment based on any Protected Characteristic |
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For questions or concerns regarding the University’s student-related efforts to comply with and carry out responsibilities under Title IX (nondiscrimination on the basis of sex) |
Student Sexual Misconduct Compliance Officer |
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Procedures for resolving complaints against students of sexual violence, harassment, or discrimination based on any Protected Characteristic |
Student Conduct Process |
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Disability-Related Issues |
For students: For employees: Procedure for resolving disability discrimination complaints: |
See also the University's Diversity Mission Statement.
These policies do not form a contract of any kind and can be modified at the discretion of Hofstra University or in accordance with the law without notice.


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