Equal Employment Opportunity

NDSU is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity. NDSU, as an institution of higher education, is subject to the nondiscrimination and affirmative provisions of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, among other laws. This means ensuring equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees by making employment decisions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other legally protected classes.

Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally assisted programs.

Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 - employ and advance in employment qualified special disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era and prohibits discrimination based on Vietnam era veteran status or special disabled veteran status in federally assisted programs.

NDSU's commitment to equal opportunity includes:

• Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
• Internal and External Dissemination of Policy
• Action-Oriented Programs to prevent discrimination