Statement of Non-discrimination

LECOM prohibits and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, gender or sex to include sexual orientation, gender identification, and gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity citizenship, age, genetic characteristics, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all LECOM programs and activities, including but not limited to admission, employment, education, scholarship, graduation, loan policies, practices, and procedures.

LECOM seeks to admit qualified students and hire qualified employees for the creation of a diverse body of thought and interest within its community of scholars. Our definition of diversity includes race/ethnicity, religion, gender, or sex to include sexual orientation, gender identification, and gender expression, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity citizenship, age, genetic characteristics, disability, or any other characteristic, but is certainly not limited to those considerations. The candidate’s background in the sciences, future career intentions, unique abilities, personality, and general accomplishments also are carefully reviewed in seeking to have a diverse student body. For instance, a student who has demonstrated unique talents and skills in research, or who has a unique life mission in public health service, brings to our student body another important measure of diversity.

LECOM has no quotas, nor does it have set asides; regardless of race or ethnicity, all applicants are considered in the same competitive pool using the same policies, procedures, and Admissions Committee members. The Admissions Committee’s protocols ensure that all applicants receive individualized and equal consideration.

The Institution and its college and schools are dedicated to ensuring access, fairness, and equity for all persons in its educational programs, related activities, and employment, including those groups who have faced historical barriers to full and fair integration and participation. All LECOM administrators, faculty, staff, students, contractors, consultants, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Policy and Statement of Non-Discrimination.