UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS arciownx 50 UNITED NATIONS PLAZA SN. ‘MAIL BOX 128); ROOK 1545, SAN FRANCISCO, Ca 91102 August 14, 2018 Mare Tessier-Lavigne President Stanford University Office of the President Building 10 Stanford, California 94305-2061 {In reply, please refer to case no. 09-18-2270.) Dear President Tessier-Lavigne: One. ]2018, the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), received @ complaint against Stanford University (University) from [86.0% (Student) alleging discrimination on the basis of race and sex. On June 28, 2018, OCR 'ssued a notification letter informing the University that OCR had opened an investigation into whether the Student was denied admission to the University but a student with lesser standardized test scores, GPA, and extracurricular activities, who is a different race and sex, was admitted The Student is also alleging that he was subjected to different treatment on the basis of his Jewish ancestry or ethnicity when he was denied admission to the University. OCR has determined that this allegation is appropriate for investigation, and will be Investigating the allegation under the same docket number. OCR enforces Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C. § 1091 gt seu., and ils Implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 108, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in programs and activities operated by recipients of Federal financial assistance. OCR also enforces Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §2000d, and its implementing regulation. 34 C.F.R. Part 100, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities operated by recipients of Federal financial assistance. Discrimination on tho basis of actual or perceived shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics is discrimination on the basis of national origin or race pursuant fo Title VI. The University receives furtds from the Department and is subject to the above laws and their regulations as enforced by ocr. ‘he Department of Education's mission sto premote student achievement and proparation for global competitiveness Dy festering educational ecallence and ensuring eal accessPage 2 of 2: 09-18-2270 {f you have any questions about this letter, please contact Dana Isaac Quinn, Attorney, at dana isaacquinn@ed.yov or 415-486-5696. Sincerely, Perec FOR Sara Berman Team Leader ce: Debra Zumwalt, Vice President and General Counsel