Northeastern University is committed to providing a living, learning, and working environment free from discrimination and harassment.

The Office for University Equity and Compliance (OUEC), leads Northeastern University’s efforts in maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and provincial civil rights laws and prohibits discrimination within any of its programs, activities, and services in accordance with:

• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin (including language).
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination based on disability.
• Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities.
• Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination based on age.
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulation 6 C.F.R. Part 19, which prohibits discrimination based on religion in social service programs.
• Other applicable civil rights laws and regulations.