Equal Educational Opportunity

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is open to people of all races, is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees based on age, race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability. It is the policy of the The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that sexual orientation be treated in the same manner. Any complaints alleging failure of this institution to follow this policy should be brought to the attention of the General Counsel and the Assistant to the Chancellor and Director for Minority Affairs.

Non-Discrimination

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill believes that educational and employment decisions should be based on individuals' abilities and qualifications and should not be based on irrelevant factors or personal characteristics that have no connection with academic abilities or job performance. Among the traditional factors that are generally "irrelevant" are age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, and disability. It is the policy of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that an individual's sexual orientation be treated in the same manner. Such policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied. This policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation does not apply to the University's relationships with outside organizations, including the federal government, the military, ROTC, and private employers.