Nondiscrimination & Equal Employment Opportunity

Excerpt: "Caltech is commited to equal opportunity for all persons without regard to ... gender identity, sexual orientation .... It is the policy of Caltech to provide a work and academic environment free of discrimination. Consistent with this policy, illegal harrassment will not be tolerated at Caltech"

Unlawful Harassment

Excerpt: "Harassment in any form, based on ... gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal laws, is prohibited, as are all forms of sexual intimidation and exploitation."

Sexual Assault

Excerpt: "Caltech will not tolerate sexual assault, whether directed at males or females. It is the policy of the Institute to provide a work and academic environment free of physical assault, including sexual assault."

Emergency Resources

• Caltech Security - For emergencies, call ext. x5000
• Counseling Center - Emergency Care Weekdays: ext. x8331; Emergency Care Weekends: Security ext. x4701
• Pasadena Police - For emergencies, please call 911
• Caltech Student Health Center
  • Medical Consultation: If you are not sure whether you should go to the Urgent Care facility when the Health Center is closed, call 626-584-2421 and ask to speak with Dr. Stuart C. Miller for advice for non-emergency medical questions. If your situation is one that needs immediate attention (urgent but not an emergency) and can't wait for Dr. Miller to return the page, it is best to go to the Urgent Care Facility.
  • Psychological Emergencies: Call Campus Security at x4701 and ask to have the psychologist on call paged.
  • Emergency Contraceptives: Students in need of Emergency Contraceptives can either go to Urgent Care or page Dr. Stuart Miller at 626-584-2421.
• Huntington Memorial Hospital - Medical Emergency Room: 626-397-5111; 100 W. California Blvd. Pasadena, CA
• Fair Oaks Urgent Care Center - Non-Emergencies: 626-795-2244; Hours: Open 7 days a week, 24 hours; 401 South Fair Oaks Pasadena, CA
• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) - 1-800-656-HOPE; This is a national hotline for victims of sexual assault. The hotline offers free, confidential counseling and support 24 hours a day, from anywhere in the country. When a survivor calls the hotline, s/he is connected to the nearest local rape crisis center through a unique computer routing system that maintains the confidentiality of callers.
• Crisis and Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-866-488-7386 (Toll-Free / 24 hrs / 7 days a week); This is a nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. If you or a friend are feeling lost or alone call The Trevor Helpline.