The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs is responsible for implementing and advocating for University policies, procedures, and priorities to help realize its vision of a respectful and engaged community.

The Office works in close collaboration with the Division of Human Resources on issues related to staff and applicants for employment. The Office also works in close collaboration with the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty on issues related to faculty and postdocs.

The Office works in partnership with other campus offices to support Penn's aim of being a welcoming community. Some of the activities and services provided include:

• Overseeing the implementation of the University’s equal opportunity programs and policies and advising members of the University community regarding Penn’s policies.
• Providing training, education, and information on issues related to equal opportunity and belonging to support Penn's commitment to providing a supportive learning and working environment;
• Ensuring that the campus is accessible to people with disabilities, including consulting with faculty, staff, students, and visitors to the campus who have questions or need information about Penn’s policies or its provision of reasonable accommodations such as the use of the Penn Accessible Transit;
• Providing assistance and support to campus offices and departments and advising members of the community who have questions regarding the University's policies or procedures related to equal opportunity.
• Investigating and assisting in the resolution of allegations of discrimination in violation of University policy.

University of Pennsylvania's Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement

The University of Pennsylvania seeks talented students, faculty and staff with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other class protected under applicable federal, state or local law in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs; Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Suite 421, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice).