American University Washington College of Law

Last Updated June 28, 2022
4300 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016, United States

Policies and Practices that Impact the Student Experience

Nondiscrimination Policy

This school has a nondiscrimination policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of:

  • Sexual Orientation
  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Expression

Chosen Name

Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:

  • Automatically on orientation name tag/materials
  • Automatically on faculty class rosters
  • Upon student’s request, on diploma

Pronouns

  • Faculty and staff are allowed to include in email signatures

Scholarships

Students are eligible for general diversity and inclusion financial aid based on:

  • Gender Identity

Students are eligible for specific financial aid for students based on their:

  • Gender Identity

Resources and Opportunities

  • LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
  • Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)                 
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that include LGBTQ+ representation
  • Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students  
  • Emergency Funds that LGBTQ+ students can request if they are in crisis     
  • Funds for students to attend the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair

Classroom Experience

  • Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+

Faculty

  • School has a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty Committee
  • School has faculty member(s) who conduct research primarily focused on LGBTQ+ topics

Facilities

This law school provides all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:

  • In main law school building
  • In the law library
  • ADA accessible

Local Community

  • LGBTQ+ specific events   
  • Pride events 
  • Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ owned businesses         
  • Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ friendly businesses (e.g., pride flag sticker)    

Navigating AUWCL

Questions about financial aid

Financial Aid Office
finaid@wcl.american.edu
202.274.4040

Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus

Diversity, Inclusion and Affinity Relations
Lisa Sonia Taylor
taylorl@wcl.american.edu
202.274.4032

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Diversity, Inclusion and Affinity Relations
Lisa Sonia Taylor
taylorl@wcl.american.edu
202.274.4032

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Diversity, Inclusion and Affinity Relations
Lisa Sonia Taylor
taylorl@wcl.american.edu
202.274.4032

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Diversity, Inclusion and Affinity Relations
Lisa Sonia Taylor
taylorl@wcl.american.edu
202.274.4032

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