2016-2017 Catalog

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy

Lafayette College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its educational programs and activities, admissions, or employment, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable laws and College policies.

Disclaimer

Lafayette College reserves the right in its sole judgment to amend any policy or program described herein without prior notice to persons who might thereby be affected. At its sole option, the College may suspend or eliminate courses, academic departments, or degree programs; change curricular offerings, graduation requirements, and regulations on standing of students, alter its class schedule and academic calendar; or make changes of any nature whenever in its judgment such changes are desirable for any reason. The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the College and the student. Payment of tuition or attendance at any classes shall constitute acceptance by the student of the College's rights as set forth in this paragraph.

Equity in Athletics Disclosure

Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) Statement: In response to federal law, the "Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act" (EADA), Lafayette has prepared an annual report covering the prior year which contains financial information, rates of participation, and other data related to women's and men's athletic programs. A copy of this report will be available for review after October 1st on the web at http://ope.ed.gov/athletics/ or http://www.goleopards.com/compliance/lafa-compliance.html. In accordance with the law, Lafayette is informing all students and potential students of the availability of the information contained in the report, and will provide a copy of the EADA Report to students, potential students, and the public, upon their request.