Title IX - building a safe and respectful learning environment.

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access is here to provide you with support, options, and guidance. We promote an inclusive, equitable, and caring campus culture and oversee the University’s compliance with Title IX to prevent and address sex-based discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

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LGBTQIA+ Protections

Due to a recent court decision, the University returned to the 2020 version of the University’s Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedures. There are now two University policies that prohibit discrimination based on sex.

The Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedures apply to formal complaints of sexual harassment as defined by the United States Department of Education’s Title IX regulationAll other forms of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and sex-based discrimination not covered by the Title IX Policy are covered by the University’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence and its corresponding Prohibited Discrimination and Harassment Resolution Procedures.

All forms of sex-based discrimination and harassment that had been prohibited by our policies, whether the Title IX Policy or the Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence, remain prohibited. If you feel you have experienced such discrimination or harassment, you can make a report to the UMass Amherst Equal Opportunity and Access Office.

 

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Pregnant & Parenting Student Resources

Title IX protects students who are pregnant or parenting from discrimination in the educational environment.

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Survivor's Bill of Rights

UMass Amherst is committed to providing options, support, and assistance to survivors to ensure they can continue their education and fully participate in campus life. Understand your rights.