EEO and Sexual Harassment

Statement on Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is against the law. It is prohibited by Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and by the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Sexual harassment is broadly defined to include behavior which is not considered overtly sexual. Although not specifically prohibited, consenting sexual relationships between faculty and student, or supervisor and employee, are actively discouraged. The University of Minnesota has had a strongly enforced policy on sexual harassment since 1981 and encourages reporting of violations. Call 612-624-9547 for additional information.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Other general information about graduate programs at the University of Minnesota can be found at the web page of the Graduate School. The Graduate School has also issued a Graduate Student Handbook with useful information about policies and procedures that are relevant to all University of Minnesota graduate students.