Policies
University Policy of Nondiscrimination
The University prohibits discrimination against current or prospective students and employees on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. The University does not by this nondiscrimination statement disclaim any right it might otherwise have to maintain its commitment to its Catholic identity or the doctrines of the Catholic Church.
Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990
In accordance with the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990, the university discloses data on crimes committed on campus and publishes information about campus safety policies and procedures. This information may be obtained from the Office of Public Safety.
Students with Disabilities
Federal law requires universities to provide reasonable accommodation(s) to students with documented disabilities that may substantially impair or limit the students’ ability to achieve their maximum academic potential. USD’s Office of Disability Services is responsible for securing and maintaining documentation relating to the disability claims of each student who chooses to identify himself/herself.
Each request and/or recommendation for an accommodation is examined on a case-by-case basis and implemented after meeting with the student and assessing his/her needs with the Office of Disability Services.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (sometimes referred to as the Buckley Amendment), is a federal law that protects the privacy of education records of all students enrolled in schools beyond the high school level. Schools are required to maintain that privacy, primarily by restricting release of records and the access provided to those records.
For more information on FERPA, please visit the USD Registrar's FERPA web page.
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