Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy,¹ physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services.² The University also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities.

Responsible Employee Statement:
All supervisory employees must report student incidents of unlawful discrimination and harassment to OPHD. Certain nonsupervisory employees may also have a reporting obligation if deemed a “responsible employee.” In all cases, nonsupervisory employees are strongly encouraged to report bias-related incidents to OPHD or to a supervisor.

Inquiries regarding the University's student-related nondiscrimination policies may be directed to:

Michael S. Diaz
Director and Title IX Officer, Office for the Prevention of Harassment & Discrimination
Pepper Canyon Hall, Fourth Floor
9500 Gilman Dr. # 0024
La Jolla, CA 92093-0024
(858) 534-8298

The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) recognizes its obligation to provide program accessibility (as described in Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) for persons with disabilities. For information as to the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities, contact:

Alysson Satterlund
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Sec. 504 Coordinator - Students
Bldg. 112 University Centers, UCSD
9500 Gilman Dr. # 0015
La Jolla, CA 92093-0015
(858) 534-4370

Sec. 504 Coordinator - Staff
La Jolla, CA 92093-0007

Elizabeth Simmons
Executive Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs
Sec. 504 Coordinator - Faculty
Bldg. 105 University Centers, UCSD
9500 Gilman Dr. # 0001
La Jolla, CA 92093-0001
(858) 534-3130

Alexandra Galarza (Interim)
Director, DisAbility Counseling and Consulting
ADA Coordinator
Torrey Pines Center North, Suite 255
9500 Gilman Dr. # 0944
La Jolla, CA 92093-0944
(858) 761-5907

¹ Pregnancy includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.

Service in the uniformed services includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services.