Western State College of Law at Westcliff University

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 on a case-by-case basis. Chosen name appears:

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

Pronouns

• Faculty and staff are allowed 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)
• Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students  

Classroom Experience

• Offers courses that focus exclusively on LGBTQ+
• 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

Local Community

• LGBTQ+ specific events   
• Pride events 

Navigating Western State College of Law at Westcliff University

Questions about financial aid

Student Services
Sassanda Gutierrez
sagutierrez@wsulaw.edu
714.459.1119

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

Student Services
Donna Espinoza
despinoza@wsulaw.edu
714.459.1117

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Student Services
Donna Espinoza
despinoza@wsulaw.edu
714.459.1117

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Admissions Office
Rebecca Westmoreland    
rewestmoreland@wsulaw.edu     
714.459.1166

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Career Development Office
Oscar Teran
Oteran@wsulaw.edu
714.459.1139