Nondiscrimination Statement

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The university prohibits discrimination, harassment (including hostile environment harassment), and retaliation in employment, admissions, educational programs and activities, housing and residential life, and all other university-sponsored programs or activities.

This prohibition applies on campus, at university-sponsored or university-related activities, whether on or off campus, and in any program or activity over which the university exercises substantial control. It applies to conduct by administrators, faculty, staff, students, student organizations, contractors, vendors, visitors, guests, and other individuals or organizations participating in or conducting business with the university.

The university provides equal opportunity without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protected hairstyles), color, religion or creed (including religious attire, observance, and facial hair), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status as permitted by law, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, arrest or conviction record as permitted by law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

This policy is maintained in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), and the New York State Human Rights Law (NYHRL).

The Executive Director of Title VI and Title IX Compliance serves as the university’s Title VI and Title IX Coordinator. Individuals with questions, concerns, or complaints regarding discrimination, harassment, or retaliation prohibited by laws outlined in this statement or university policy, including conduct based on sex, gender, race, color, or national origin, should contact:

Stacy DeRooy
Executive Director of Title VI and Title IX Compliance

George Eastman Hall, 6th Floor, Room 6046
113 Lomb Memorial Dr.
Rochester NY 14623
(585) 475-7158 | Stacy.DeRooy@rit.edu

Questions regarding the ADA and Section 504 can be directed to the Human Resources at (585) 475-2424,  hr@rit.edu. or the Disability Services Office at (585) 475-2023, dso@rit.edu. 

Any person may report discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or retaliation in person, by mail, telephone, electronic mail, or by using one of the university’s online reporting options. Concerns may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights:

New York Office
(646) 428-3800

National Headquarters
(800) 421-3481
TTY: (800)-877-8339
Website: www.ed.gov/ocr