The Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity is responsible for ensuring the University of West Georgia complies with applicable laws and policies regarding discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law.

For additional information, refer to BOR Policy 6.7 and UWG PL 4002 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment.  

Title IX Compliance - Notice of Non-Discrimination

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 et seq.) is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination. It reads in part: 

"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." -34 C.F.R. Part 106

At the University of West Georgia, the term "sexual misconduct" includes, but is not limited to, such unwanted behavior as dating violence, domestic violence, nonconsensual sexual contact, nonconsensual sexual penetration, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and stalking. 

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations apply to the entire University community, including students, faculty, staff, contractors, vendors, visitors, and guests. 

Reporting Options

Report complaints of discrimination and harassment to any of the following:.