Policies

Applicability

These policies apply to outreach, admission, extracurricular activities, housing, facilities, access to course offerings, counseling and testing, financial assistance and employment. 

Anti-Harassment

It is the policy of the institution to prevent and eliminate forms of unlawful harassment in employment and educational settings. The University prohibits harassment of employees by supervisors or coworkers and harassment of students based on race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual preference, ancestry, medical condition or other protected status. The University makes special efforts to eliminate both overt and subtle forms of sexual harassment. 

Equal Education Policy

The University of New Mexico is committed to providing equal educational opportunity and forbids unlawful discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual preference, ancestry, or medical condition. Equal educational opportunities include admission, recruitment, academic endeavors, extracurricular programs and activities, housing, health and insurance services and athletics. In keeping with this policy of equal educational opportunity, the University is committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere free from all forms of harassment. 

ADA Compliance and Reasonable Accommodation

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos is committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities for qualified students with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The University provides reasonable academic adjustments to qualified students with disabilities. Students with disabilities are required to adhere to all University policies including conduct and performance. Qualified students with disabilities should contact Student Services for information regarding accommodations in the academic and/or employment setting. If you require an auxiliary aide and/or service, please contact Student Services at 505-662-5919.

Non-Discrimination

If you believe you have been discriminated against and/or harassed on the basis of your race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual preference, ancestry or medical condition, you should contact the Academic Student Success Manager who serves as the Coordinator for the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability) and Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded programs). The Manager can be reached at (505) 661–45919. You can also access information on the OEO web site at http://oeodm.od.nih.gov/.