Update regarding campus bathroom signage

Dear UC Community,

We are writing to make you aware that current signage using the term “biological” in some buildings on our campus will be permanently replaced. This was an error on our part, and we apologize for the harm it may have caused.

We recognize that recent signage updates have raised concerns. Please know that our intention was never to withhold important information or create uncertainty. The university’s requirement to comply with the law does not take away from its commitment to creating a learning environment that fosters opportunity and develops educated and engaged citizens. This includes a commitment to the safety and well-being of the students, faculty, and staff, and providing access to the essential resources needed on campus.

Our goal is to implement this change in a way that is as clear and supportive as possible. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate this process together, and we thank you for being an essential part of our university community. 

Importantly, Ohio Revised Code 3345.90 went into effect on Tuesday, February 25, requiring institutions of higher education to designate multi-occupant student restrooms, student locker rooms, student shower rooms, and student changing rooms, “for the exclusive use by students of the male biological sex only or by students of the female biological sex only.”

We have created a Frequently Asked Questions resource here to help navigate this new state law.

Sincerely,

Nicole Mayo, EdD

Vice Provost for Student Affairs

Bleuzette Marshall, PhD

Vice President, Equity, Inclusion & Community Impact