The commitment of the University to the most fundamental
principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires
that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit
and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms, whether or not specifically
prohibited by law.
It is the policy of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
that registered organizations shall be in full compliance with all federal and
state nondiscrimination and equal opportunity laws, orders, and regulations.
Registered organizations shall not practice discrimination against a member
or prospective member on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
ancestry, age, marital status, disability, unfavorable discharge from the military,
or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, except as specifically
exempted by law. Among the forms of invidious discrimination prohibited by University
policy but not law is sexual orientation. The official name of a registered
organization shall not be construed or interpreted as denying open membership
or prohibiting participation in any program or activity. Each registered organization
must sign the Pledge of Nondiscrimination when applying for registered organization
status.
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