Florida International University College 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:

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

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  
• 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
• ADA accessible

Local Community

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

Navigating FIU Law

Questions about financial aid

Admissions and Financial Aid
Alma Miro
miroa@fiu.edu
305.348.8006

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

University Pride Center
pridecenter@fiu.edu
305.348.2436

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Registrar      
Ada Rueda   
ruedaa@fiu.edu     
305.348.6296

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Dean Angelique Ortega, Assistant Dean of Student Services
afridman@fiu.edu
305.348.3354

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Development Office
Jasmin Grant
jagrant@fiu.edu      
305.348.1125