Youngstown State University is committed to a campus environment that values all individuals and groups and to non-discrimination and equality of opportunity in education. University policy prohibits all forms of harassment based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

In order to enhance the quality of life and learning for students, Youngstown State University respects the diversity of thought and person and encourages an understanding of the complexities of religious culture.

The responsibility of overseeing the University’s compliance with religious non-discrimination has been delegated to the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Policy Development. However, questions related to the University's Religious Accommodation of Students policy should be directed to the Dean of Students and Ombudsperson, Dr. Nicole Kent-Strollo (nkentstrollo@ysu.edu | 330-941-4721).