Disclaimers and Statements

Non-Discrimination Statements

These can be listed in a smaller-sized font than the body text, but still must be readable.

Standard Nondiscrimination Statement

The University is committed to equal access to programs, facilities, admission and employment for all persons. It is the policy of the University to maintain an environment free of harassment and free of discrimination against any person because of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, physical or mental disability, gender, perceived gender, gender identity, genetic information or political ideas. Discriminatory conduct and harassment, as well as sexual misconduct and relationship violence, violates the dignity of individuals, impedes the realization of the University's educational mission, and will not be tolerated. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Office, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901, Email: [email protected], Tel (814) 863-0471.

Standard non-discrimination statement (Spanish)

La Universidad está comprometida con la igualdad de acceso a programas, facilidades, admisión y empleo para todas las personas. Es la política de la Universidad para mantener un ambiente académico y laboral libre de acoso y libre de discriminación contra cualquier persona debido a edad, raza, color, ascendencia, origen nacional, credo, religion, servicio en las fuerzas uniformadas (según lo determinado por leyes estatales y federales), condición de veterano, sexo, orientación sexual, estado civil o de familia, embarazo, condiciones relacionadas con el embarazo, discapacidad física o mental, género, percepción de género, identidad de género, información genética, o ideas políticas. La conducta discriminatoria y de acoso, al igual que la mala conducta sexual y la violencia en las relaciones de pareja, viola la dignidad de los individuos, impide la realización de la misión educativa de la Universidad, y no será tolerada. Dirija sus preguntas sobre la política de no-discriminación a la Oficina de Acción Afirmativa, Universidad Estatal de Pennsylvania, 328 Edificio Boucke, University Park, PA, 16802, Correo Electrónico: [email protected], Teléfono: (814) 863-0471.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement

(For use on announcements, letterhead and other short publications which have space limitations.)

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement (Spanish)

Penn State es una institución con igualdad de oportunidad, acción afirmativa, y esta comprometida a proveer oportunidades de empleo a minorías, mujeres, veteranos, individuos con discapacidades y otros grupos protegidos por ley.

Alternative Format Statement

(This statement must be printed in an easy-to-read type size and placed in a location that is easy to notice.)

This publication is available in alternative media on request.

Alternative Format Statement (Spanish)

Esta publicación está disponible en medios alternativos si se solicita.

Accommodation Statement

(This statement must be printed in any publication that describes a specific program or special event, e.g., seminar, film, speaker, performing arts series, etc.)

The Pennsylvania State University encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact _______________ in advance of your participation or visit.

Accommodation Statement (Spanish)

La Universidad del Estado de Pennsylvania invita a personas calificadas con discapacidades a participar de sus programas y actividades. Si necesita asistencia especial durante su visita a la Universidad o tiene alguna pregunta sobre los accesos fisicos y/o adaptaciones disponibles, por favor comuniquese con _________________ antes de su participacion o visita.

Abbreviated Accommodation Statement

(Use only when space constraints are severe.)

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about physical access may contact _______________ in advance of the program (or film, event, etc.).

Abbreviated Accommodation Statement (Spanish)

Personas con discapacidades que anticipen necesitar adaptaciones o que tengan cualquier duda sobre los accesos físicos pueden contactar a ________________ con anticipación al programa (o cinematografía, evento, etc.).