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The CSU Nondiscrimination Policy and Title IX

The Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy (Nondiscrimination Policy) is the CSU policy that incorporates the University's compliance with Title IX and California state law. The Nondiscrimination Policy includes, but is not limited to, the prohibition of discrimination based on sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), gender, gender identity and expression, pregnancy or related conditions, and sexual orientation. 

Within this policy there are two sets of procedures for handling formal complaints that fall within the scope of the Nondiscrimination Policy.

The two procedures are as follows:

  1. ​Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy - Student Procedures

The above Nondiscrimination Policy and Procedures apply to reports and complaints of alleged misconduct that occurred on or after August 1, 2024.

The applicable procedures for reports and complaints involving alleged misconduct that occurred prior to August 1, 2014, are found within the C​SU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation - January 1, 2023​.​

The procedures set forth in the Nondiscrimination Policy are administrative in nature and are separate and distinct from the criminal and civil legal systems. Pursuing resolution through these procedures does not preclude someone from pursuing legal action now or in the future (noting that statute of limitations may exist for both civil and criminal causes of action). The U​​niversity's administrative procedures and the legal system work independently from one another. An individual who reports conduct that may constitute a policy violation and/or a crime may opt to pursue none, one, or some combination of the following processes: the University's administrative process, making a criminal complaint, and/or making a civil complaint.

California Criminal Law Definitions

As noted above, some of the behaviors prohibited in the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy may also constitute crimes. Sexual exploitation, dating and domestic violence, stalking and various forms of sexual misconduct and/or sexual violence are all crimes.

The link to the document below outlines the criminal definitions for these offenses as they are written in the California Penal Code and reflected in California state law. Again, these definitions may be applicable in a criminal process and are separate and distinct from the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy.

  1. California Criminal Definitions for Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking​

Please contact the Title IX Coordinator​ on your campus with any questions you may have about any of the information on this website.