Policy It is the policy of Northwestern University not to discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status in matters of admissions, employment, housing, or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates, in accordance with civil rights legislation and University commitment. It is also Northwestern University policy to ensure that no qualified student with a disability is denied the benefits of, excluded from participation in, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in any University program or activity. In response to a request made by a qualified student with a disability, the University will arrange, at no cost to the student, for the provision of educational auxiliary aids, including sign language interpreters, determined by the University to be necessary to afford the student with a disability the opportunity for full participation in University programs. If a University student believes he or she has been discriminated against because of a disability by any University personnel, he or she has the right to seek a review of such concerns.
Students have the option of pursuing either an informal complaint or a formal grievance.
If a student opts to pursue an informal complaint, he or she may later pursue a formal grievance if not satisfied with the resolution of the informal process. All other grievances shall be investigated and reviewed by the director of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and disability services. The purpose of the review is to determine whether or not University policy has been followed and, if not, to address the consequences that may have resulted and shall be corrected. Information relevant to the matter may be requested from the involved parties. The director of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and disability services will promptly undertake an investigation and provide a written finding to the student upon completion of the review.