It is the policy of the American College of Applied Science not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. The nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in programs and activities.