Allen College is proud to foster an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College is committed to encouraging and sustaining an inclusive community that is free from prohibited discrimination and harassment. Allen College complies with those laws which forbid discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disabilities, sexual orientation, or gender identity in administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarships and loan programs, and other programs and operations. In addition, Allen College prohibits discrimination based on sex in the College’s educational programs and activities. Allen College students, faculty, and staff have the freedom to identify with either gender, regardless of the gender assigned at birth.

Allen College prohibits harassment of any kind, whether verbal, physical, written, or visual, and will not be tolerated. Allen College prohibits retaliation against a person for bringing a complaint of prohibited discrimination, for assisting someone with a complaint of discrimination, or for participating in any manner in an investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination.

Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, Allen College has designated an individual responsible for coordinating the College's Title IX compliance. Applicants, students or employees with concerns should contact the Title IX Coordinator.