Office of Equity and Title IX
The Office of Student Affairs ("OSA") serves as a liaison between the Office of Equity and Title IX ("OETIX") and the American University Washington College of Law ("AUWCL") by assisting with the implementation of OETIX adjustments.
Pregnancy/Post-Partum/Pregnancy Termination
Students are encouraged to notify OSA and OETIX as soon as possible if they are pregnant, post-partum, or navigating the termination of a pregnancy. We encourage outreach even before you think you may need academic supports so we can assist. OETIX can be reached by emailing [email protected] and OSA can be reached by emailing [email protected].
OETIX identifies appropriate academic adjustments in both the classroom and exam settings for students navigating pregnancy or pregnancy termination based on medical needs with provider documentation. Academic adjustments related to pregnancy are limited to medical necessity with provider documentation, and are evaluated by OETIX with implementation by OSA.
Students who experience temporary disabilities related to their pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or post-partum status are evaluated by OETIX and referred to the Office of Disability Support as needed.
Please note that AUWCL is prohibited from creating policies related to pregnancy, a student's status as post-partum, students navigating pregnancy termination, or status as a parenting student that cannot be implemented in an equitable manner.
Discrimination/Equity concerns/Sexual Harassment
If any student feels they are the experiencing discrimination, harassment, and/or disparate treatment due to an immutable characteristic should reach out to OETIX for assistance by emailing [email protected].
OSA also meets with students about discrimination, harassment, and/or disparate treatment concerns. OSA can also clarify the process that OETIX employs when students report concerns. OSA can be reached by emailing [email protected].
Registration questions?
OETIX does not issue adjustments related to course registration. Any questions related to registering for classes should be directed to the Office of the Registrar by emailing [email protected].