CalArts is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. The Institute does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or other characteristics or classifications protected by the law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarships and loan programs, and other Institute administered programs and activities, but may favor U.S. citizens or residents in admission and financial aid. Inquiries concerning CalArts' equal opportunity policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), and complaint procedures should be directed to the Dean of Students, Academic Administrative Building, Room A207, 661.253.7891. To the extent that such inquiries and complaints pertain to employment-related matters, they should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, Academic Administrative Building, Room A210, 661.253.7837.

CalArts is approved for the training of veterans and eligible persons, in degree programs, under Title 38, U.S. Code and is authorized to enroll non-immigrant alien students by the U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service.