University of Oregon School of Law

Last Updated June 17, 2022
Office of Admissions, 1221 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1221, United States

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. 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 encouraged but not required to include in email signatures
  • Students can indicate on law school application
  • Students can indicate on name tags during orientation
  • Students can indicate on class rosters

Scholarships

Students are eligible for general diversity and inclusion financial aid based on:

  • Sexual Orientation
  • Gender Identity

Students are eligible for specific financial aid for students based on their:

  • Sexual Orientation
  • Gender Identity

Resources and Opportunities

  • LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
  • Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)                 
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
  • Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students  
  • Peer mentoring specifically for LGBTQ+ students                 
  • Emergency funds that LGBTQ+ students can request if they are in crisis     
  • Funds for students to attend the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair
  • Funds for students to participate in the Williams Institute Annual Moot Court

Faculty

  • School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee

Facilities

This law school provides all-gender-inclusive restroom(s) and all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:

  • In main law school building
  • In the law library
  • 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 Oregon School of Law

Questions about financial aid

Office of Admissions
lawadmissions@uoregon.edu

541.346.3846

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Us | Financial Aid & Scholarships

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

Office of Admissions
lawadmissions@uoregon.edu

541.346.3846

Jennifer Heusel, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Leadership
heusel@uoregon.edu

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Education and Support Services

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Office of Admissions
lawadmissions@uoregon.edu

541.346.3846

Using Pronouns | Division of Student Life

Name, Gender Marker, and Document Changes at the UO | Dean of Students

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Office of Admissions
lawadmissions@uoregon.edu

541.346.3846

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Office of Admissions
lawadmissions@uoregon.edu

541.346.3846

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