Nondiscrimination Policy

It is the policy of Seattle Pacific University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its programs or activities, as required by applicable laws and regulations.

As a Christian educational institution affiliated with the Free Methodist Church of North America, Seattle Pacific University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact either of the following persons:

Vice President for Student Life
Campus Location: Room 209, Student Union Building
Seattle Pacific University 3307 Third Avenue West, Suite 212
Seattle, Washington 98119-1950
206-281-2481

Executive Director of Human Resources
Campus Location: 330 West Nickerson Street
Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Avenue West, Suite 302
Seattle, Washington 98119-1957
206-281-2809

If you believe you may have been discriminated against in violation of this policy, please immediately contact one of the individuals designated above. For complaints regarding discrimination, refer to the University’s Nondiscrimination Complaint Procedures located in the Graduate Student Handbook).

If you have a question regarding the application of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities, you may contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator or the U.S. Department of Education’s Officer for Civil Rights. For complaints regarding sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct, refer to the University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy (located in the Graduate Student Handbook).