Washington University in St. Louis does not discriminate based on sex in any of our educational programs or activities. Sexual harassment, a form of sex discrimination, is also prohibited in accordance with Title IX.

The following consumer information is provided to benefit current and prospective students and their parents. Knowledgeable individuals are able to make informed decisions about their role, their actions and their responsibilities within the community.

Formal complaints asserted against students under the University’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy or the Student Conduct Code alleging violations of Title IX are overseen by the Gender Equity and Title IX Compliance Office.

The goal of this policy is to provide a framework to resolve allegations of research misconduct as rapidly and fairly as possible and to protect the rights and integrity of all individuals involved.

WashU is firmly committed to the responsible and ethical conduct of research. Members of the WashU community, including faculty, staff, students, and other trainees, are obligated with a shared responsibility to conduct themselves in a responsible, ethical, and unbiased manner while serving the research goals of the University.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct. The university has several mechanisms for reporting concerns.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects student educational record information.

WashU is committed to maintaining a teaching and research environment that fosters the creation and dissemination of new knowledge. Essential to this mission is a policy of open research that promotes academic freedom and the free exchange of ideas.

WashU encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment.