Harassment/Discrimination Student Policy

All students have the right to work, learn, and study in an environment free from all forms of discrimination and conduct which can be considered harassing, coercive, or disruptive. Accordingly, it is the policy of the college that no member of the campus community may engage in conduct that is abusive to others. This includes any discriminatory, quid pro quo situations, hostile, or hateful acts toward another person’s personal, educational or professional interests based on that individual’s race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Definition of Harassment

For purposes of this Policy, harassment is defined as verbal or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion to a person’s race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that may be protected by federal or state law and has the purpose or effect of one or more of the following:

  • Creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive study, learning, or work environment;

  • Has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interferes with an individual's study, learning experience, or work performance; or

  • Otherwise adversely affects an individual's educational or employment opportunities.

Non Discrimination Statement

Mount Aloysius College strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status in the administration of its admissions and employment practices, educational policies, financial aid, scholarship and loan programs, athletics or any other College administered program.


Any person with limited language skills will be eligible for assistance in language skills from the College upon request. The College will provide such assistance to assure that any person with limited English language skills will not have language act as a barrier either to admission or to participation in programs of the College.


Inquiries or requests for information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, should be directed to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the College’s designated Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, at the Office of Student Affairs:


Cosgrave Center,

7373 Admiral Peary

Highway, Cresson, PA 16630.

Tel: (814) 886-6472.


If you have questions or need information regarding specific accommodation(s), including physical access to campus facilities, please contact the Student Health and Wellness Center, St. Joseph’s Hall, room 101, or call (814) 886-6515. Any request(s) for accommodation should be made with as much advance notice as possible in order to provide sufficient time for the College to review and respond to your request in a timely manner. All requests should be submitted at least 30 days prior to an effective date of implementation.