The Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance.

Stockton University is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex. Stockton provides many resources to students, faculty, and staff to address concerns relating to discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes sexual misconduct. For more information, please visit the Title IX Office webpage.

CAPS runs multiple LGBT+ friendly support groups such as, The ACE Space, Transcendence: a group for transitioning or questioning students and also hosts the Transcendence Clothing Swap 2x's a year. Contact wellctr@stockton.edu for more information or visit the CAPS webpage.

Gender Inclusive Housing is an optional program through which students of any gender can choose to live with one another in the same residence hall room or apartment. Along with being a housing preference it also provides a safe space for students who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Non-Binary or questioning. This preference would appeal to many students, especially students of varying gender identities and sexual orientations. Residential Life also hosts the LGBTQIA+ friendly Live Lavender Community where LGBT students and allies can live together in a safe and caring housing community. For more information, please visit the Residential Life webpage.

Stockton University recognizes that some of its students use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves. To encourage a more open and inclusive campus environment, Stockton allows students to use a first name different than their legal first name on certain university records. The goal of this service is a consistent preferred name experience across University systems and use of a preferred name wherever a legal name is not absolutely necessary. For more information, please visit the Preferred Name webpage.

Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) engages feminist practice and theory to further the understanding and analysis of gender and sexuality from a range of disciplinary perspectives. The Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies’ curriculum facilitates critical thinking, student and faculty engagement, and an awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures and experiences by developing competency in feminist activism, theory, and methods. For more information, please visit the WGSS webpage.

Report a hate crime here. If it's an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or 609-652-4390 (on campus).

Institutions of higher education are not immune from bias related incidents or hate crimes, and neither is Stockton University.  The 2020 Anti-Bias Vision for the Next Generations Report noted, among other things, that “bias incidents target people because of what they look like, where they come from, how they worship, and who they love.” [1] 

The University does not condone such incidents or behavior and will respond to such reports utilizing our codes of conduct and our non-discrimination policies, as appropriate.

• Policy I-55 Campus Code of Conduct
• Policy VI-28 Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace
• Policy I-120 Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Academic / Educational Environment

If you witness what you believe to be a possible bias-related incident or hate crime, contact the University Police at 609-652-4390.  For emergencies, dial 911 immediately!

We all need to work together to help keep Stockton a place where everyone feels welcome, safe, and supported.

Stockton University has many all-gender restrooms located on all campuses.