Worcester State University is committed to creating and maintaining an academic and work environment, and in adherence with federal law, prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation*, gender identity*, gender expression*, genetic information, marital or parental status, or veteran status, sex: including sexual violence
We reach these commitment goals by ensuring compliance with The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, The Jeanne Clery Act, VAWA, SaVE, Drug Free Schools and Campuses regulations and University Student Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook. Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in all university programs and activities, including, but not limited to, admissions, recruiting, financial aid, academic programs, student services, counseling and guidance, discipline, treatment of pregnant and parenting students, class assignment, grading, recreation, athletics, housing, and employment.
Title IX states: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
Learn more about Worcester State’s Title IX Coordinator.
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All Title IX policies, definitions, and violations listed for reference.
Impacted individuals have a number of reporting options available.
Details on how to go about filing a report.
Prompt action can make a difference if you’ve been assaulted.
On- and off-campus resources available to support you.
Education and information about sexual and relational violence.
Friends and family members have an important role in providing support.
Learn how you can have a role as a bystander.
Detailing the training provided to all Title IX personnel.
On-going training is available for faculty, staff and students.
Worcester State’s compliance with the Federal laws related to travel.
Two Acts which guide prevention, reporting and response to acts of sexual violence.
Aspects of the law for international students and scholars about immigration.
Athletics programs fall under Title IX federal regulations.
Title IX protects Pregnant & Parenting students and employees.
Accommodating students with disabilities in the Title IX Process
Rights, resources and reporting options for those at greater risk.
Alcohol increases the likelihood of sexual assault occurring during social interactions.
Title IX Final Rules
Executive order on Preventing & Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation*
Bill S.2979: An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses
Worcester State Receives EVERFI Award for Commitment to Campus Safety
Worcester State University is committed to creating and maintaining an academic and work environment, and in adherence with federal law, prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation*, gender identity*, gender expression*, genetic information, marital or parental status, or veteran status, sex: including sexual violence.
We reach these commitment goals by ensuring compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Jeanne Clery Act, VAWA, SaVE, Drug Free Schools and Campuses regulations and University Student Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook. Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.
