The Catholic University of America, Columbus 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

Chosen Name

Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:

• Automatically 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

• Students can indicate on law school application
• Students can indicate on name tags during orientation
• Students can indicate on class rosters

Resources and Opportunities

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
• Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students  
• Peer mentoring specifically for LGBTQ+ students                 

Classroom Experience

• Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+

Local Community

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

Navigating Catholic Law

Questions about financial aid

Financial Aid Office
David Schrock
Schrock@law.edu

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

Office of Admissions
Shani Butts, Assistant Dean for Admissions, Financial Aid and Diversity Officer
butts@law.edu
202.319.5151

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Office of Student Affairs    
Katherine Crowley, Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Crowleykm@law.edu

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Office of Admissions
Shani Butts, Assistant Dean for Admissions, Financial Aid and Diversity Officer
butts@law.edu
202.319.5151