Administrative Procedures Act Policy Statement

The University of Central Florida, under applicable rules of the Administrative Procedures Act, may change any of the announcements, information, policies, rules, regulations, or procedures set forth in this catalog. The catalog is published once a year and cannot always reflect new and modified regulations. Statements in this catalog may not be regarded in the nature of binding obligations on the institution or the State of Florida. While every effort will be made to accommodate the curricular needs of students, limited resources may prevent the university from offering all required courses in each semester or in day and evening sections.

Students will be held accountable for the requirements, policies, and procedures described in this catalog. Additional information or clarification of any policy or procedure may be obtained from the specified office.

The University of Central Florida values diversity in the campus community. Accordingly, discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, handicap or disability, marital status, parental status, or veteran’s status is prohibited.

Sexual harassment, a form of sex discrimination, is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

  1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or enrollment;
  2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or enrollment decisions affecting such individual, or
  3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or enrollment, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment.
Sexual harassment is strictly prohibited and will be dealt with in accordance with university rule.

Employees, students, or applicants for employment or admission may obtain further information on this policy, including grievance procedures, from the Equity Coordinator. The Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programs is the campus Equity Coordinator responsible for concerns in all areas of discrimination. The office is located on the main campus, in Administration 330, Orlando, Florida 32816-0030. The phone number is (407) UCF-1EEO.

Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free Schools Policy Statement

The University of Central Florida, in accordance with legislation passed by the federal government as part of the war on drugs program, has adopted the policy statement DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE/DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS. Information regarding this policy may be obtained in Human Resources or the Student Development and Enrollment Services.




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