University of Dayton 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:

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

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

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

Navigating University of Dayton School of Law

Questions about financial aid

Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Helen Hart
hhart1@udayton.edu
937.229.3555

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

Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Julie Zink
jzink1@udayton.edu
937.229.3542

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Assistant Dean of Students & Registrar 
Shannon Penn
spenn@udayton.edu         
937.229.4187

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Julie Zink
jzink1@udayton.edu
937.229.3542

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Julie Zink
jzink1@udayton.edu
937.229.3542