Title IX

Important Title IX Update

New regulations from the United States Department of Education were scheduled to go into effect on August 1, 2024, after the final Title IX rule was released on April 19, 2024. Since then, the University has been monitoring pending litigation and updated guidance related to the regulations. The University will make the necessary adjustments to the policy or the process applied to comply with the most recent government laws, regulations, or court holdings. Until the injunction(s) are resolved, or additional guidance is released, we will apply the University's Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy for incidents that fall under the 2020 Title IX regulation jurisdiction, and we will apply the Sex-based Harassment and Discrimination policy for incidents that do not fall under the 2020 Title IX jurisdiction but do fall under the Sex-based Harassment and Discrimination policy. The Office of Title IX and Bias Compliance will provide updates as they become available. Applicable policies can be found on the Title IX Policy page. For questions, please contact titleix-bias@loyola.edu.

Loyola's Commitment

Loyola University Maryland is committed to providing an environment free from sex-based discrimination and harassment

As a campus community, we are committed to education, training, and services that encourage healthy, safe, and respectful relationships. At Loyola, we go beyond compliance with federal laws around gender-based violence, and we aspire to provide an environment that is rooted in our Jesuit traditions of justice and respect for others. Loyola does not tolerate any kind of gender-based discrimination and harassment, which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender-based harassment.

Reporting

Anyone who believes they have been a victim of sexual assault, dating violence, relationship violence, sexual exploitation, stalking, sexual harassment, or gender based discrimination is strongly encouraged to report these incidents.

Policy

Explore a variety of University policies and data regarding gender-based discrimination.

Tracking Progress

Loyola's action plan aims to improve the University's education, training, and advocacy of gender-based discrimination and ensure that the best processes and supports are in place for our students, faculty, and staff.

LGBTQ+

Explore on- and off-campus resources that provide expertise in LGBTQ+ health and specialty services and support.

Pregnancy, Parenting, and Lactation

Explore information, rights, and resources for students and employees who are pregnant, parenting, or lactating.

Resources

Explore a variety of on- and off-campus support resources for victims of sexual violence or other gender-based discrimination.

Compliance

Prohibiting Gender-Based Discrimination

Loyola complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education programs and activities.

"No person in the United States, shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance..." — Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX)

Learn more about Title IX

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Everyone is responsible for creating a safe environment

Learn about the steps Loyola is taking to prevent and address gender-based violence.

Accommodation Needs

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to access information on this website, please contact a Title IX Coordinator at titleix-bias@loyola.edu or dial 410-617-5646.