Last Updated June 28, 2022
3301 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201,
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
- Upon student’s request, on faculty class rosters
- Upon student’s request, on transcript
- Automatically on diploma
Pronouns
- Faculty and staff are allowed to include in email signatures
- Students can indicate on law school application
Scholarships
Students are eligible for general diversity and inclusion financial aid based on:
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
Resources and Opportunities
- LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Career counseling 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
Classroom Experience
- Offers courses that focus exclusively on LGBTQ+
- Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+
Facilities
This law school provides all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:
- In a connected building
- 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 Scalia Law
Questions about financial aid
Office of Financial Aid
glfinaid@gmu.edu
703.993.2353
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Resources
lgbtq@gmu.edu
703.993.2702
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
Annamaria Nields, Associate Dean for Administration and Student Affairs
anields@gmu.edu
703.993.8174
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
Admissions Office
Sabrina Huffman
lawadmit@gmu.edu
703.993.8010
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
Career Services
lawcareer@gmu.edu
703.993.8020