Harassment & Discrimination

The Office for Equity and Accessibility provides information on university processes and services related to concerns about discrimination or harassment and investigates complaints filed with the office.

University policy

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Equity and Accessibility at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

• Definition of harassment
  
• Definition of discrimination
  

Questions or concerns

There are many options and resources available for addressing problem behaviors.

Complaint handling guidelines

Guidelines are available to ensure complaints are handled properly.

Workshops and training

Many of the workshops and trainings offered by the Office for Equity and Accessibility have content related to discrimination and harassment.