Commitment to Diversity
The School of Social Work carries out its mission to provide an open and diverse learning environment to fulfill the fundamental tenets of the social work profession. The School makes ongoing efforts to provide a learning context in which respect for all persons and an understanding of diversity (including age, class, color, disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation) are practiced. Our commitment informs the structure and content of the School's curriculum, classroom practices and procedures, the screening and recruitment of faculty and students, decisions regarding field education settings and the focus of their work, and the promotion of experiences, practices, and learning opportunities that introduce students to issues concerning difference and that model an understanding of and respect for diversity.
School of Social Work Anti-Racist Principles
For additional context on the School's approach to anti-racism, review the School of Social Work Anti-Racist Principles.
University Resources
The University of Montana offers programs, services, and resources that support access, belonging, student success, and participation in the University community.
- American Indian Student Services
- Office for Disability Equity
- Inclusive Access and Success at UM
- Student Support Resources
University Policies
University-wide policies related to nondiscrimination, harassment, equal opportunity, and Title IX are maintained by the University of Montana.
Review School of Social Work policies and University policy resources.
Last reviewed: October 2026