Notice of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex

Vermont College of Fine Arts complies with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, which states:

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.

In accordance with Title IX requirements, VCFA prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all educational programs, activities, or employment practices. This includes but is not limited to: admissions, academic programs, recruiting, financial aid, recreation, housing, and employment. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sex-based discrimination, sexual violence, and sexual misconduct as described in this policy. Title IX protects all people from sex discrimination regardless of their gender.