Affirmative Action Policy
For more information about Affirmative Action, Non-Discrimination, and Title IX Non-Discrimination Policy please visit the Equal Opportunity and Access Office.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The University of Massachusetts, Amherst prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment. Furthermore, University policy prohibits harassment of students and employees, i.e., racial harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation for filing complaints of discrimination.