Equal Opportunity

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Santa Clara University’s vision is to educate citizens and leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion and cultivate knowledge and faith to build a more humane, just, and sustainable world. Central to the University’s Jesuit values and identity is its commitment to creating an inclusive community that is enriched by people of different backgrounds, respectful of the dignity of all its members, enlivened by mutual respect, open communication, care, and justice. 

In furtherance of its core values, the University believes that all members of the University community, including students, faculty, staff, guests, and visitors, should pursue their work, education, and engagement in University programs and activities in a safe environment, free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Cura personalis calls and inspires us to care for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, in the fullness of one’s dignity, towards belonging and flourishing. 

To that end, the University prohibits discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, registered domestic partner status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), medical conditions (including cancer related or genetic characteristics), pregnancy or related conditions (including childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, or related medical conditions), recovery from pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state, or local laws and their implementing regulations, in any of the University’s educational and other programs and activities, its admissions, and its employment practices.