Title IX

Title IX

"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
―Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 to the 1964 Civil Rights Act

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance. It is the policy of the University of San Diego to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 and its regulations, which prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex. Examples of programs and activities that are subject to Title IX include admissions, recruitment, financial aid, academic programs, athletics, housing and employment. Title IX also protects students from sexual harassment, including sexual violence, such as rape, other forms of sexual assault, sexual battery and sexual coercion.

USD’s Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Nicki S. Veloz, monitors and oversees the university’s compliance with Title IX and related laws in the prevention of sex discrimination and sexual harassment, including the coordination of education and training activities and the response to Title IX complaints. Students, faculty, administrators, staff, or others who participate in USD’s education programs and activities with questions, concerns, or complaints about sex discrimination, sexual harassment or sexual misconduct are encouraged to contact the Title IX Coordinator in Maher Hall Room 101, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92103, (619) 260-4594 (voice), or titleix@sandiego.edu.

The University of San Diego (USD) is committed to upholding standards that promote respect and human dignity in an environment that fosters academic excellence and professionalism.

USD has adopted grievance procedures that provide for the prompt, equitable, and impartial resolution of complaints many by students, employees, or other individuals who are participating or attempting to participate in its education program or activity.