Creighton University 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
• Gender Expression

Chosen Name

Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:

• Upon student’s request, on orientation name tag/materials

Pronouns

• Faculty and staff are allowed to include in email signatures

Resources and Opportunities

• LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
• Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)                 
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes 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

Facilities

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

• In main law school building
• 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 Creighton School of Law

Questions about financial aid

Financial Aid Office
Sarah Valdivia
SarahValdivia@creighton.edu
402.280.2731

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

Student Services
Rick McFayden
richardmcfayden@creighton.edu
402.280.3089

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Student Services
Rick McFayden
richardmcfayden@creighton.edu
402.280.3089

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Student Services
Rick McFayden
richardmcfayden@creighton.edu
402.280.3089

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Alumni Relations
Molly Junge 
MollyJunge@creighton.edu         
531.215.2747