University of San Francisco School of Law

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

Chosen Name

Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:

• Automatically on orientation name tag/materials
• Automatically on faculty class rosters

Pronouns

• Faculty and staff are encouraged but not required to include in email signatures
• Students can indicate on law school application

Scholarships

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

• Sexual Orientation
• Gender Identity

Resources and Opportunities

• LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
• Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)                 
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
• Peer mentoring specifically for LGBTQ+ students                 
• Funds for students to attend the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair

Facilities

This law school provides all-gender-inclusive restroom(s) and 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 University of San Francisco School of Law

Questions about financial aid

Law Admissions and Financial Aid
Alan Guerrero
guerrero@usfca.edu
415.422.2975

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

Law Student Affairs
Stephanie Carlos
shcarlos@usfca.edu

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Law Admissions and Financial Aid
Alan Guerrero
guerrero@usfca.edu
415.422.2975

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Law Student Affairs
Stephanie Carlos
shcarlos@usfca.edu

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Law Alumni Relations
Dominique Ta
dta4@usfca.edu