As provided in the University of Illinois System Nondiscrimination Statement, the university “…will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations.”
The information below reflects current affirmative action regulations at the federal and state level. For more information, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us at accessandequity@illinois.edu.
Availability of Affirmative Action Plan
Notice to applicants and employees of availability of AAP for protected veterans and for individuals with a disability [41 C.F.R. 60-300.41 and 41 C.F.R. 60-741.41]:
The University of Illinois is a covered federal contractor or subcontractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), as amended and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. As such, the University of Illinois is bound by the terms of VEVRAA and Section 503, and shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities, and is committed to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University of Illinois maintains an Affirmative Action Plan for the purpose of proactively seeking employment and advancement in employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, the University of Illinois will make accessible to you its Affirmative Action Plan for protected veterans and individuals with a disability. If you are interested, please submit a written request to the Office for Access and Equity at accessandequity@illinois.edu or 614 E. Daniel St., Suite 303, Champaign, IL 61820. We will then schedule a time for you to review the Affirmative Action Plan.