Diversity, Non-Discrimination and Related Materials

Graduate School Orientation Training

Wichita State University's Policy 3.02 describes our non-discrimination policy that might look a little different from policies you have seen in other places. We include discrimination based on age (40 years or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran....

Question 1

Select the best answer. Which of the following forms of discrimination is included in Wichita State's Policy 3.02?

1. Age
2. Gender
3. Gender identity
4. Political affiliation
5. Religion
6. Sexual Orientation
7. All of the Above

Title IX and Discrimination Mandatory Training

All students at WSU are required to complete mandatory Title IX and Discrimination training. Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in federally funded education programs and activities. This training is available at the website of the Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance. Watch the video below for more information.

Zero Tolerance Policy

Wichita State University wants to provide a safe, welcoming, and healthy environment for all students. We take the care of our students seriously. Sexual assault or coercion will not be tolerated on our campus. If this occurs, please report the incident to the Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance or the University Police Department immediately. We want to make sure you understand not only the behavior that is expected of you, but what you should also expect of your professors.

????? our students seriously, sexual assaull or coercion will not be toleraled on our campus. It this occurs, pledse report the incident to the Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance or the University Police Department immediately. We want to make sure you understand not only the behavior that is expected of you, but what you should also expect of your professors and others at the University. Please take a moment to review the university's policy regarding sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking (Policy 3.06).

Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Your home away from home! The Office of Diversity and Inclusion aims to cultivate and sustain an inclusive campus. They strive for academic excellence by creating an environment that educations, empowers and mobilizes our students, campus and community.

You can find more information about their events, how they support students and other services they offer at their website.

Military and Veteran Services

Military and Veteran Services assists Military members, Veterans and their dependents in utilizing their education benefits. They provide information on education benefit programs, the application process for obtaining education benefits, and the certification process for using these benefits. Their office is responsible for certifying the enrollment and changes in enrollment of eligible students to the VA Regional Office in St. Louis.