NJIT is committed to providing a welcoming living, learning and working environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment based upon Protected Classes. NJIT values civility and believes that all University members share the responsibility to treat one another with dignity and respect. Any form of discrimination or harassment that interferes with opportunities for University members to fully participate in the academic and work environment will not be tolerated.
Protected Classes include race, color, creed, national origin, nationality, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, military service, veteran status, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, status as a domestic violence victim/survivor or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
The Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment discusses the University’s prohibition against discrimination and harassment as well as retaliation based upon the exercise of rights within this Policy.
Any member of the University community who believes that they have been subject to discrimination, harassment or retaliation, or who has witnessed others being subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation is encouraged to submit a report as soon as possible to the following department: