Northeastern University strives to provide an environment for students, faculty, and staff that is respectful, fair, and free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. In keeping with its commitment to provide equal opportunity to students, faculty, and staff, and in order to avoid potential conflicts of interest, favoritism, exploitation, harassment, or breaches of professional standards, the university’s Policy on Non-Fraternization prohibits romantic or sexual relationships where there is supervision, direction, or control between the parties.