The commitment of the University of Illinois System to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms.

The University of Illinois System will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, order of protection status, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran, and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.

Complaint and grievance procedures provide employees and students with the means for the resolution of complaints that allege a violation of this statement. Members of the public should direct their inquiries or complaints to the appropriate equal opportunity office.

[NOTE: The text above is reproduced verbatim from the University of Illinois System Non-Discrimination Statement as last updated on November 12, 2020. Notwithstanding the terminology used in the statement, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign recognizes and treats sexual orientation and gender identity as two distinct concepts, neither of which is included in the other.]