Equal Opportunity and Statement of Non-Discrimination

Elon University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs.

Students with documented disabilities may request in writing reasonable special services and accommodations. Questions should be directed to Ms. Susan E. Wise, Coordinator of Disability Services, Duke 108, 336-278-6500.

The university’s Section 504  of the American With Disabilities Act Coordinator for students and the Title IX coordinator is Dr. Jana Lynn Patterson, R.N. Ellington Center for Health and Wellness , 336-278-7200, patters@elon.edu. The university’s deputy Title IX coordinators are Ms. Faith Shearer, Alumni Field House, 239-H, 336-278-6790, fshearer@elon.edu and Ms. Melissa Duncan,  Associate Director of  Student and Professional Life, Elon Law Room 107-M, 2005 Campus Box, Elon NC 27122, (336) 278- 9256; mduncan6@elon.edu.  The university’s Section 504 coordinator for applicants and current employees is Mr. Ronald Klepcyk, 314 W. Haggard Ave., 336-278-5560, klepcyk@elon.edu.

As a collegiate community, Elon University will not support or condone behaviors that violate the integrity of any individual or group.  While the university respects the right of its community to exercise free speech, behaviors will not be tolerated that may be considered discrimination, harassment, destruction of property or acts of violence. 

Communication of a threat or harm should be directed to police immediately by calling 911. Options for seeking confidential assistance or reporting incidents of harassment or discrimination may be reported via the bias incident protocols at: http://www.elon.edu/e-web/org/inclusive-community/policies-procedures.xhtml