American University and the Washington College of Law provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons in its educational programs and activities. American University and the Washington College of Law also seek to be a community in which freedom of expression and vigorous debate are valued and provided to all its members free of all forms of discrimination or harassment, including but not limited to exploitation, coercion, and intimidation. To achieve these goals, American University and the Washington College of Law have adopted policies prohibiting discrimination and discriminatory harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and any other bases under federal or local laws. The policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity applies to every aspect of the operations and activities of American University and the Washington College of Law, including admissions and employment.