Oklahoma State University is committed to creating an environment for all students and employees that is fair and responsible—an environment where all members of the OSU community are treated with dignity and respect. This commitment is based on our dedication to educational justice and the promise of each individual, as well as adherence to federal and state civil rights laws and University policies and procedures. It is the policy of OSU to be an equal opportunity University in all phases of operations, toward the attainment of the University's basic mission and goals.

OSU is committed to providing equal employment and educational opportunity on the basis of merit and in a manner which does not discriminate because of an individual's race, gender, national or ethnic origin, color, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status. All students are provided equal educational opportunity in all phases of the academic program and in all phases of the student life programs. No known form of illegal discrimination and/or harassment will be condoned or tolerated. Procedures are in place that assures equal treatment and equal access to the facilities and educational benefits of the University for all the members of its community.

OSU also has a policy prohibiting sexual harassment of students, staff and faculty. The University subscribes to the principle of the dignity of all persons and their labors. In support of this principle, sexual harassment is condemned in the recruitment, appointment and advancement of employees and in the evaluation of students' academic performance.

OSU is committed to promoting equal opportunity in employment and education for all persons within its constituency in an environment free from sexual harassment.
Respect for each member of the campus community is vital to the individual and community as a whole. OSU's Affirmative Action reflects the University's commitment to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination and complies with all applicable laws promoting equal educational and employment opportunity prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

The Office of Affirmative Action, 408 Whitehurst, may be contacted for information concerning unlawful discrimination and inquiries regarding OSU compliance with equal opportunity or affirmative action.