Liberty University’s Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of Liberty University and all of its affiliated colleges and organizations to not unlawfully engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, non-disqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, political beliefs or affiliations.

Liberty University and Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulation, including compliance with Title VII, Title VI, Title, III, Title II, Rehabilitation Act, ADA, Title IX, and including legal standards requiring respect for its right to act in furtherance of its religious objective and mission. Liberty has the right, under federal law, to apply religious criteria to employment decisions regarding its staff and faculty.

Liberty University does not engage in unlawful discrimination or harassment because of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability or military veteran status in its educational programs and activities. Liberty University maintains its Christian mission and reserves its right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the extent that applicable law respects its right to act in furtherance of its religious objectives. Specifically, the Rawlings School of Divinity furthers the University’s religious mission by using religion-based criteria in admissions for its graduate programs and its undergraduate Pastoral Leadership and Women’s Leadership programs. The following persons have been designated to coordinate Liberty University’s compliance with certain anti-discrimination laws: Coordinator of LU Online Disability Accommodation Support at (434) 592-5417 or luoodas@liberty.edu; Director of Disability Accommodation Support (Residential) at (434) 582-2159 or odas@liberty.edu; Executive Director of Title IX at (434) 592-4999 or TitleIX@liberty.edu.

Liberty University does not engage in unlawful discrimination or harassment because of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability or military veteran status in its educational programs and activities. Liberty University maintains its Christian mission and reserves its right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the extent that applicable law respects its right to act in furtherance of its religious objectives. Specifically, in accordance with federal regulations, the School of Aeronautics requires students to obtain and maintain an FAA Medical Certificate and a TSA Clearance to enroll in and complete flight courses and to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency to enroll in flight and mechanical programs. The following persons have been designated to coordinate Liberty University’s compliance with certain anti-discrimination laws: Coordinator of LU Online Disability Accommodation Support at (434) 592-5417 or luoodas@liberty.edu; Director of Disability Accommodation Support (Residential) at (434) 582-2159 or odas@liberty.edu; Executive Director of Title IX at (434) 592-4999 or TitleIX@liberty.edu.

Liberty University does not engage in unlawful discrimination or harassment because of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability or military veteran status in its educational programs and activities. Liberty University maintains its Christian mission and reserves its right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the extent that applicable law respects its right to act in furtherance of its religious objectives. For example, the School of Nursing takes into account personal history and fitness to practice nursing in its admissions decisions. Specifically, the School of Nursing requires a current and active RN license to be admitted to, maintain enrollment in, and graduate from its RN-to-BSN, MSN  and  DNP programs and requires compliance with the Statement of Essential Attributes to be qualified for its nursing programs; however, qualified students have the opportunity to request accommodations and any decisions based on failure to meet its standards can be appealed. The following persons have been designated to coordinate Liberty University’s compliance with certain anti-discrimination laws: Coordinator of LU Online Disability Accommodation Support at (434) 592-5417 or luoodas@liberty.edu; Director of Disability Accommodation Support (Residential) at (434) 582-2159 or odas@liberty.edu; Executive Director of Title IX at (434) 592-4999 or TitleIX@liberty.edu.