University

of Richmond

A GLOBAL
EDUCATION

rom Thailand to Swaziland, Jamaica to Slovakia,

Sweden to Pakistan, international students come to
the University of Richmond for a world-class education
in the United States. Richmonds long tradition of
enrolling students from all over the world makes it an
appealing choice. Along with exceptional academic
opportunities, this university of 3,000 undergraduates
offers a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of support
so you can achieve your goals, no matter where your
home might be.

International
students
attend
Richmond:

To pursue a life-changing education at one of

the top universities in the United States
To experience life in a nation at the
center of world events
To gain globally marketable skills in an
English-speaking country
To be in a metropolitan center and not far from
an international city Washington, D.C.

The Carole Weinstein International Center home to meeting, teaching, and event spaces, as well as the Office of International Education and the
Passport Caf encourages collaboration across all academic disciplines to internationalize the curriculum and promote international activities.

Contents
Academic Life
Helping You Succeed
Living at Richmond
Our Location
After Richmond
Admission to Richmond

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Ranked

2
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10
12

th

best liberal arts college in the United

States by U.S. News & World Report

Academic Life
W

hat can you expect from Richmonds academic programs?

The Universitys vibrant learning environment will stimulate
your thinking and help you find or continue exploring a field
of study that interests you. In small classes, youll debate and create,
challenging your opinions and those of your classmates. And as you view
the world from many perspectives, youll gain knowledge and grow in
understanding becoming even more of a global citizen.
For more information, go to richmond.edu/academics.
THE LIBERAL ARTS
As one of the best liberal
arts universities in the
United States, Richmond
provides a broad educational foundation that
will serve you well in
any career.

STUDENT-FACULTY
RATIO OF 8:1
All Richmond classes
are taught by members
of the faculty not
teaching assistants.
And because our
full-time undergraduate
divisions have a
low student-faculty
ratio and small classes,
youll have close
interaction with your
professors. Theyll
know you by name,
and youll have
opportunities
to get to know
them, too as
mentors, advisors,
and collaborators.

RESEARCH AND
INDEPENDENT
STUDY
At Richmond, youll
have exceptional
opportunities to pursue original research
using the Universitys
state-of-the-art facilities
and equipment. Youll
also receive funding
support. Each year,
Richmond undergraduates receive more than
one million dollars in
research grants.

Richmonds
five schools

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The Robins School of

Business placed

16

th

in Bloomberg
Businessweeks ranking
of the nations
undergraduate
business programs

3,000

undergraduate students; 52 percent women,

24 percent U.S. students of color, 12 percent
international students

More than 100 majors,

minors, concentrations,
and specializations are
available in the School of
Arts and Sciences, Robins
School of Business, and
Jepson School of Leadership
Studies, as well as the
School of Law and the
School of Professional
and Continuing Studies.
n Accounting
n American Studies
n Anthropology
n Arabic Studies
Archaeology
n Art History
Arts Management
Medieval and
Renaissance Studies
n Art/Studio
Arts Management
n Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology
n Biology
Neuroscience
n Business Administration
Accounting
Economics
Finance
International Business
Management
Marketing
n Chemistry
n Chinese and
International Business
n Chinese Studies
n Classical Civilization
n Cognitive Science
n Computer Science
Creative Writing
n Criminal Justice
n Dance
Arts Management
n Economics
Education*
Comprehensive
Elementary
Secondary
Education and Society
n English
Comparative Literature
Medieval and
Renaissance Studies
n English and Classics
n English and French
n English and German

School of Arts and Sciences

Robins School of Business
Jepson School of Leadership Studies
University of Richmond School of Law
School of Professional and Continuing Studies

n Physics

n Physics/Interdisciplinary

n Political

English and Greek

English and Latin
n English and Russian
n English and Theatre
n English and Women,
Gender, and Sexuality
Studies
n Environmental Studies****
n Film Studies
n French
n French and
International Business
n Geography
n German and International
Business
n German Studies
n Greek
n Healthcare and Society
n History
Integrated Science
n Interdisciplinary Studies
n International Studies
n Africa
n Asia
n International Economics
n Latin America
n Middle East Studies
n Modern Europe
n World Politics
and Diplomacy
n Self-Designed
n Italian and
International Business
n Italian Studies
Japanese
Jewish Studies
n Journalism
n Latin
n Latin American and
Iberian Studies (LAIS)
n LAIS and International
Business
Law and the
Liberal Arts
n Leadership Studies
Self-Designed
Linguistics
Luso-Brazilian Studies
n Mathematics
n Mathematical Economics
n Music
Arts Management
n Philosophy
n Philosophy, Politics,
Economics, and Law
Economics
Philosophy
Politics

Science

Pre-Engineering**
Pre-Law***
Pre-Medicine/Health

Professions***

n Psychology

Neuroscience

n Religious

Studies
and Communication Studies
n Russian Studies
n Sociology
Spanish (see LAIS)
n Theatre
Arts Management
n Women, Gender, and
Sexuality Studies
n Rhetoric

KEY:
n major
minor
concentration
specialization

* Students interested in teacher

certification in Virginia must earn a
degree in an approved major while
completing a minor in education.
Richmonds program leads to teacher
licensure in Virginia, Washington,
D.C., and almost every state.
** Dual degree program with
Columbia University.
*** Students can study in any
major when preparing for law school
or medical school. The University
offers excellent preparation for
advanced studies in these areas.
**** Students wishing to receive at
least a masters degree in
environmental studies or forestry may
participate in a dual-degree program
with Duke Universitys Nicholas
School of the Environment.

For links to each department,

visit richmond.edu/majors.

Helping
You Succeed
A

s an international student, youll receive support from all

directions. Richmonds international student advisors
will provide immigration and orientation information and
help you adjust to life at the University. Once youre settled in,
academic advisors will help you select courses and plan your
major, library and computer facilities will support your research,
writing and speech centers will assist with papers and presentations, and health and counseling services will help you stay
well so you can get the most out of your time at Richmond.
For more information, go to richmond.edu/academics/resources.html.
THE TRANSITION
IMMIGRATION
ISSUES
Richmonds international student advisors
will provide you
with pre-arrival and
orientation information.
As an international
student, you must
present appropriate
immigration forms to
a U.S. Consular Officer
when applying for your
visa. The University
cannot complete Forms
I-20 or IAP-66 until all
required documents
have been received.

PERSONAL
ADVISING
The international
student advisor also
can help you adjust
to the culture and
assimilate into the
University community.

If you require assistance

with dietary needs,
connecting with clubs
and organizations,
advocating for yourself,
or financial matters,
your international
student advisor is
here for you.

ORIENTATION
International Student
Orientation begins
three days before
general New Student
Orientation, and
all international
students are required
to participate.
Arrangements may
be made for transportation to campus.
Activities are scheduled
to familiarize you
with the University and
city of Richmond, as
well as to allow you to
shop for essential items.

ACADEMIC
RESOURCES
Richmond wants you
to succeed, and our
academic resources
are designed to assist
you in your studies
so you can meet your
long-term goals.

ACADEMIC
ADVISING
From the beginning,
youll be assigned
to an advisor, a member
of the faculty in your
area of academic
interest. Your advisor
will help you select and
register for courses that
will ensure progress
toward your academic
degree. Your advisor
also will help you
adjust to the academic
demands of the
University. You can
expect to spend about
15 hours per week in

class or lab settings,

and another 30 hours
or so per week in
research, reading, and
writing outside of class.

LIBRARY FACILITIES
Richmonds library
system contains more
than one million
volumes in print and
electronic formats.
Professional librarians
are available to help
you use cutting-edge
information-gathering
tools in your research.

COMPUTER
FACILITIES
Youll have access to
student computer
laboratories with
sufficient computers
and software to meet
most academic needs.
Many students choose
to bring their own
computers, although
some use the public
computer facilities
for their coursework.
Online resources
are available all over
campus through a
wireless data network.

ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
SUPPORT
Our faculty expect
nonnative English
speakers to have
well-developed English
writing and speaking
skills. To help you
meet these expectations, Richmond
offers advanced
support in English
as a second language.

WRITING AND
SPEECH CENTERS
The Writing Center
and the Speech Center
assist nonnative English
speakers as they
adjust to an all-English
academic environment.
Whatever your
academic discipline,
you can find a trained
instructor who will
work with you on your
writing skills. To help
you prepare for oral
assignments, trained
speech consultants
will record and review
your presentations.

SECURITY
The University of
Richmond is committed
to providing a safe
and secure environment
for its students. It is one
of only a small number
of private institutions
in the United States
that have a full-service
law enforcement
agency accredited by
the Commission on

Accreditation for Law

Enforcement Agencies
and the International
Association of Campus
Law Enforcement
Administrators.

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percent of students
come from more than

70

PERSONAL CARE
AND WELLNESS
STUDENT
HEALTH SERVICES
Richmonds housing
fee entitles you to use
the Student Health
Center. The Centers
services include
health education and
health maintenance,
with acute care for
illness and injury,
general medical care,
gynecology, allergy
shots, and immunizations. The Richmond
area has some of
the nations finest
medical centers and
hospitals; however,
associated costs
such as prescription
drugs, laboratory
tests, X-rays, hospital
emergency room
treatment, hospitalization, and referral to
off-campus medical
specialists are not
covered by student fees.

countries

Richmonds Office of
International Education
sponsors cross-cultural
programs on campus, such
as taiko workshops and
Holi, the Festival of Colors. It connects students with
more than 75 programs in more than 30 countries and helps
cultivate a geographically diverse community that gives a
global flavor to campus life. In the fall of 2010, the University
opened the 44,000-square-foot Carole Weinstein International
Center, which has increased international scholarly collaboration and further integrates international students and scholars
into the University community.

A commitment to
internationalization

Learn more about international

activities at Richmond at
international.richmond.edu.

COUNSELING
If you should need
counseling support to
help meet academic,
personal, and emotional
challenges, professional
counselors and clinical psychologists at
Richmonds Counseling
and Psychological
Services office can help.

Living at Richmond
L

iving on campus not only makes it convenient to get to

classes and social activities, but also helps you get to know
other students from different backgrounds. As you share
daily life with your roommate and others in your residence
hall, youll gain an understanding of the United States
both its unifying culture and diverse subcultures and learn
new things about yourself as well. Youll also find yourself
getting involved in extracurricular activities, from intramural
sports to student organizations. And through cocurricular
and volunteer opportunities, youll discover many ways to
engage with the greater community and city of Richmond.
For more information, go to richmond.edu/studentlife.

HOUSING
ON CAMPUS

a roommate who shares

similar living habits.

Richmond makes
housing available to
all first-year students.
After the first year,
it is recommended that
students remain in
campus housing, as the
residential environment
at Richmond is an
important part of the
learning experience.

During holidays and

school breaks, you may
arrange to remain on
campus. Many students,
however, choose to
travel or visit the
homes of friends during
school holidays.

Except for their senior

year, when they live in
on-campus apartments,
most Richmond
students live in
traditional residence
halls, some of which
have special academic
or thematic components
to enhance the
residential experience.
You will be asked to
complete a lifestyle
questionnaire so that
we can match you with

There are no kitchen

facilities in the residence
halls, so you will be
required to participate
in the meal plan
at the dining hall.
A nutritionist is available
to help meet any
special dietary needs.
In addition to the
dining hall, there is
a fast food restaurant,
pub, caf offering salads
and sandwiches, and an
international caf.

DINING FACILITIES

The Universitys Bonner Center for Civic

Engagement connects students with
internships, research opportunities, and
collaborative projects with civic, nonprofit,
and government groups in the city of
Richmond. Many opportunities for community-based learning
are tied to Richmonds curriculum, so you can explore how
theory relates to practice while you earn academic credit.

Reaching
outward

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More than

CLUBS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Richmonds numerous
student-run clubs and
organizations offer a
great many opportunities to help you explore
your interests and get to
know your peers. The
International Club
celebrates the diversity
of cultural backgrounds
on campus. Other
cultural clubs from
the Asian Student Union
to CAPOEIRA Resistncia
(an Afro-Brazilian dance
and martial arts group),
to the Spanish and
Latino Student Alliance
bring students together
for a wide range of
activities. And the
Multicultural Student
Union works to
strengthen the entire
campus community.

student groups,
with new groups
forming every year

THE HONOR CODE

Richmond, like many
universities in the United
States, has an Honor
System designed to
ensure academic
honesty and integrity.
All students must
uphold the Honor
Code, which means
there can be no
cheating, plagiarism,
lying, academic theft,
or disclosing of honor
council information.
The Honor Code, first
established with
Richmonds founding
in 1830, fosters a sense
of community and
trust among students
and between students
and faculty.

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residence halls, apartments, and

living and learning programs

SPIRITUAL AND
RELIGIOUS PRACTICE
With students from all
over the country and
world, Richmond has
a prayer room open
to all forms of religious
practice and observance,
including Catholic
Bible study, Hindu
prayers, Zen meditation,
Baptist prayers, and
Friday evening Shabbat
service. Opportunities
for interfaith community
and dialogue include
community meals,
trips to local houses
of worship, and
academic programs.

Our Location
T

he University of Richmond is located 15 minutes from downtown

Richmond, the capital of Virginia one of the mid-Atlantic states
on the east coast of the United States. In a 142-hectare, park-like setting
within a metropolitan region of 1.2 million people, the University provides
a safe and welcoming place to pursue your education. With its museums,
restaurants, and cultural festivals, the city of Richmond makes a lively
destination. Nearby attractions, such as Williamsburg, are equally rich
with history and culture, and the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valley
is renowned. And if you want to explore the nations capital, its only
a two-hour drive or an easy train ride to Washington, D.C.

A place
of beauty

Richmonds campus is consistently cited by

The Princeton Review as one of the most
beautiful in the United States. Take a virtual
tour at virtualtour.richmond.edu.

hours from Washington, D.C.,

the Blue Ridge Mountains,
and Virginia Beach

Boston
New York City
Chicago
Washington, D.C.

USA

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND

Atlanta

Houston

Miami

Richmond has four distinct seasons, enjoying

a moderate climate with an average temperature of 25C in July and 2C in January.
Our students dress casually and comfortably,
starting and ending each academic year in
shorts and short sleeves and wearing jackets
and coats in the winter months.

THE CITY OF
RICHMOND
As a state capital city,
Richmond is a lively
center of government
and commerce. Students
find opportunities to
volunteer and conduct
research with businesses
and organizations
downtown. And for
recreation, the citys
historic, cultural, and
entertainment resources
are only a 15-minute
ride from campus
on the Universitys free
shuttle bus.

GETTING TO CAMPUS
From international
locations, you can fly
to any of the major
surrounding cities; New
York, Atlanta, and
Washington, D.C., are
among the closest
international destinations.
A connecting flight to
Richmond International
Airport will put you
30 minutes from campus.
From the airport, you may
take either a taxi or rental
car to the University.
Driving directions from the
airport can be found at
richmond.edu/visit.

After Richmond
W

hatever your plans whether to continue on to graduate

or professional school or apply your education to a career
Richmond prepares you for success. Advisors in the Office of
Alumni and Career Services work with you from your first year
at the University to chart your course and explore your options.
And when you graduate, youll find an extensive alumni network,
both in the U.S. and abroad, available to offer information and
advice about career paths and employment possibilities.
For more information, go to careerservices.richmond.edu/post-graduation-data/.

CAREER
SERVICES
Richmonds Office of
Alumni and Career
Services will assist you
in identifying your
educational and career
goals. Through
individual counseling,
you can develop
job-search skills, learn
how to select and apply
to graduate schools and
fellowships, and more.
Career Services enables
students to tap into
Richmonds extensive
alumni network.
Signature programs
include:
Spider

Road Trips,
which take students to
various cities like New
York and Washington to
meet with professionals
and learn about
industries and opportunities in other cities.

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Industry

Expos,
recruiting and
networking events
scheduled according
to each industrys
recruiting timeline.
Richmond was ranked
9th in the United
States for best career
services by The
Princeton Review.

GRADUATE/
PROFESSIONAL
SCHOOL PLACEMENT
Most Richmond
students plan to earn
an advanced degree.
Richmonds director of
pre-health education
works with students
interested in medical,
veterinary, physical
therapy, and other
programs in the health
professions. For those
interested in law, the
University has a pre-law
advisor. Richmond
students enjoy a high
rate of success in
gaining admission to
graduate and professional programs.

CAMPUS
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Although students
holding visas are
mostly prohibited
by immigration law
from holding jobs
outside the University,
there are a number
of opportunities for
employment on campus.
These include working in
academic departments,
libraries, and dining
services. While campus
employment does
not provide sufficient
earnings to meet
tuition, room, and
board expenses,
it does provide a
convenient source
of spending money
and can provide
useful employment
experience. Fifty-one
percent of students
hold campus jobs.

From the world to

Richmond and back
Marybe

Assouan, 06
(Ivory Coast), tax senior
manager, Elliott Davis,
Virginia

Ellis

Fleischer-Djoleto,
11 (Ghana), credit sales
assistant, J.P. Morgan,
United Kingdom

Daniel

Grillo Madero,
10 (Colombia), team
leader, Bloomberg LP,
Brazil

Karolina

Karczewska,14
(Poland), market
development manager,
Coca-Cola, Virginia

Farheen

Lalarukh
Khurrum, 01
(Bangladesh), senior
monitoring and
evaluation specialist,
USAID, Bangladesh

International students
have found Richmond
to be an excellent
launching pad for
successful careers
and post-graduate
opportunities:

Irina

Kiseeva, 14
(Moldova), junior
business consulting
analyst, ICF
International, Virginia

Viren

Mascarenhas,
02 (India), J.D.,
Columbia University
School of Law;
counsel, international
arbitration group,
King and Spalding,
New York

Olga

Troyanskaya,
99 (Russia), Ph.D.,
Stanford University;
professor of computer
science and integrative
genomics, Princeton
University, New Jersey

Successful
everywhere

Richmonds alumni
network extends around
the globe. Among our
prominent alumni:

Scott

Allen, 00,
owner, Asia Source
Consulting, China

Carlos

Alfredo
Berguido, 87,
partner, KBK
ABOGADOS and
Business Consulting,
Inc.; partner, CASTRO
& BERGUIDO;
executive director,
Panamanian
Association of
Insurance Companies,
Panama

Carlton

Greer, 95,
general counsel, Irish
Distillers, Pernod
Ricard, France and
Ireland

Laura

Haddad, 02,
managing editor,
Family Flavours
magazine, Al Marji
Publications, Jordan

Jennifer

Nachajski
Lewis, 90, vice
president, Group
Communications,
Lafarge, Canada

Jordan

Lewis, 90,
senior project manager,
Lawson Projects,
Canada

Ina

S. Nicosia-Schelker,
94, owner/director,
Kids Camp International School;
booking/management, foundagirl
records, Switzerland

John

Quinley Jr., 79,

founder and CEO,
Step Ahead Integrated
Community
Development,
Thailand

Jessica

50,920

alumni in all 50 U.S. states; Washington, D.C.;

and 111 countries

Ramesch, 98,
Panama editor,
International Living
magazine; author of
the book Escape to
Panama, Panama

Kristina

Rhomberg
Simon, 85, account
manager, Pharma,
Diagnostics, and
Imaging, European
Society of Cardiology,
France

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Admission to
Richmond
I

nternational students have a great potential to benefit

from the education here and to contribute something
positive and interesting to the campus community. If you
want a first-rate educational experience in the United States,
we want you to apply to Richmond. As for affording a
Richmond education, the University offers both need-based
aid and scholarships to international students who qualify.
So apply for both admission and financial aid and prepare
for the world of learning that awaits you.
For more information, go to admission.richmond.edu.

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Ranked

12

th

for best value among liberal arts

colleges in the United States,
according to a 2014 ranking by
U.S. News & World Report

ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
When making admission
decisions, the University
of Richmond considers
a number of factors,
including the following:

ACADEMIC
TRANSCRIPT
For first-year applicants,
the quality of your
secondary school work
is the single most
important aspect of
your application. Most
students who are offered
admission have at least
a B+ average in the most
advanced curriculum
available in their schools.
You should have taken
at least four years of
English and college
preparatory math, and
at least three years of
laboratory science,
world language, and

history. For transfer

students, the quality
of your universitylevel work is most
important, and most
admitted students
have performed at
a B+ level or better.

STANDARDIZED
TESTS
Richmond encourages
first-year applicants to
take standardized tests
more than one time.
Native speakers of
English must take the
SAT or ACT. Nonnative
English speakers must
take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) in addition to
the SAT or the ACT.

ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY

ADVANCED
STANDING CREDIT

The minimum TOEFL

score required for
admission is 550 (213
CBT or 80 iBT).
Generally, competitive
candidates score
above 600 (250 CBT
or 100 iBT). Richmond
considers all indications
of English proficiency
such as SAT critical
reading score, writing
sample, English teacher
evaluation, and TOEFL
score results when
making a decision.

If you present
acceptable scores on
College Board Advanced
Placement (AP) tests,
International Baccalaureate (IB) higher-level
examinations, British
General Certificate of
Education Advanced
Level examinations, the
French Baccalaureate,
or the German Arbitur,
credit may be awarded
by individual academic
departments at
Richmond. You may
request consideration
of other courses or
external examination
results by contacting
the registrars office.
Visit registrar.
richmond.edu for
more information.

OTHER FACTORS
Your extracurricular
involvement, written
communication skills,
teacher/counselor
recommendations,
unique cultural
background and
experiences, and ties
to the University are
all given weight in
the admission process.

FINANCIAL AID
In 2013-14, Richmond
awarded $66 million
in financial aid to its
undergraduate students,
$60 million of which
came from Richmonds
own resources. Sixty-five
percent of undergraduate students received
grants/scholarships, and
the average amount of
grants/scholarships
received was $32,035.

NEED-BASED AID

Non-U.S. Citizens

Admission decisions
for U.S. citizens and
permanent residents
are made without regard
to financial need.
Richmond is need
aware when reviewing
admission applications
from non-U.S. citizens.
In 2013-14, 47 percent
of international students
received some type of
grant or scholarship from
Richmonds own
resources. The Universitys
financial aid packages
meet 100 percent of the
demonstrated need of all
admitted students.

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Need-based financial
aid is available to all
admitted students.
To apply for need-based
financial aid, submit the
following application
forms, available at
financialaid.richmond.
edu/prospective by
the Universitys deadline
of February 15:
U.S. Citizens and
Permanent Residents
Free

Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)

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PROFILE

International

Student
Financial Certification
Form

SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic scholarship
funds are available to
both U.S. citizens and
international students.
They are awarded on
a competitive basis, and
several require additional
materials beyond the
admission application.
For scholarship
consideration, you must
apply by December 1.
Visit richmond.edu/
scholarships or email the
Office of Admission at
intladm@richmond.edu
for more information.

2014-2015 EXPENSES
Tuition: $46,680
Room and Board: $10,970
Personal Expenses: $5,500
(including books, supplies,
transportation, and
incidentals)
Total: $63,150

PROFILE

Federal

income
tax returns

Internationally
known

The 2013 Open Doors report

ranked Richmond sixth among
baccalaureate institutions in the
United States for number of
international students enrolled.

CONTACT
INFORMATION
Office of Admission
Brunet Hall
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
USA
(804) 289-8640
richmond.edu
intladm@richmond.edu

The contents of this publication represent the most

current information available at the time of printing.
However, information may change following the
date this publication was issued, without prior
notice. Please visit richmond.edu for the most
up-to-date information.
The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination
and harassment against applicants, students, faculty
or staff on the basis of race, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, disability, status as a
veteran or any classification protected by local,
state or federal law.
NCSDO U35085 7.14

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