Non-Discrimination Statement

Hamilton College values and respects intellectual and cultural diversity, because such respect promotes free and open inquiry, independent thought and mutual understanding.

The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender or gender identity, race, color, national origin, sexual and affectional orientation/association, military or veteran status, marital status, mental/physical disability, genetic information, ethnic origin, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment and educational programs.

The College complies with all relevant state and federal laws on non-discrimination. The Director of Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY, 13323 (315-859-4020) is responsible for coordinating the College’s efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, as well as its procedures for dealing with student complaints of discrimination or harassment on the basis of any of the above-referenced protected categories, except for mental/physical disability.

The Associate Dean of Students for Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility Services, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY, 13323 (315-859-4021) oversees compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as these laws pertain to students with mental/physical disabilities, and is responsible for procedures dealing with student complaints of disability discrimination and harassment.  Such complaints could be filed either with the Associate Dean of Students for Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility Services or the Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees.