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Fresno State
Fresno State
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of
race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and
federal civil rights laws, Fresno State provides equal opportunity in education and
employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race,
sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means
ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support
they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.
Fresno State complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s
Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable
state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We
prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any
other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Fresno State is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives,
beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually
vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and
belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic
programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community
partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a
higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering
individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development,
faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.
At Fresno State, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility,
and equal opportunity for all.