It is the policy of Norfolk State University to provide equal employment and educational opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, political affiliation or sexual orientation. The University is cognizant of all statues and regulations mandating requirements of equal opportunity and affirmative action and the University, its employees and agents adhere to practices and procedures to insure equal opportunity for all.

Norfolk State University's Human Resources Office, through careful monitoring of employment practices, as well as through educational programming and assisting with the resolution of EO-related complaints, assists the University in its commitment to eliminate discrimination and establish equal opportunity for all of its constituencies