Nondiscrimination Policy

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Discrimination or harassment against faculty, staff, or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to Gwen Marchek, Human Resources Representative, Penn State Dickinson School of Law, Beam Building, University Park, PA 16802, (814) 865-4232 or, e-mail gem129@psu.edu. Ms. Marchek is also available to meet in Carlisle every other week, however appointments must be scheduled in advance.

Services for the Disabled

Penn State encourages academically qualified students with disabilities to take advantage of its educational programs. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate against persons with disabilities in its admission policies or procedures or its educational programs, services, and activities.

The University is responsible for ensuring that courses, programs, services, jobs, activities, and facilities are available and usable in the most integrated and appropriate settings. Students with disabilities seeking accommodations must identify as an individual with a disability and demonstrate and/or document (from an appropriate professional) how the disability limits their participation in courses, programs, services, jobs, activities, and facilities. Upon receiving documentation of a disability, the Office for Disability Services will explore and facilitate reasonable accommodations, academic adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities in courses, programs, services, jobs, activities, and facilities.

UP Students must schedule an appointment with the Office for Disability Services (ODS). Contact information may be found at their website: http://www.equity.psu.edu/ods/index.html. In general, you must meet with a member of the ODS staff for an intake interview and provide diagnostic documentation from a licensed professional. It is your responsibility to obtain documentation and present a copy to ODS for review. Carlisle students must schedule an appointment to meet with the Assistant Dean for Student Services, who will submit the documentation you provide to ODS for evaluation.