Supreme Court Ruling on Race in Admission

Get the information, key resources, materials, and event details you need from the Access and Diversity Collaborative to make strategic decisions in light of the Court’s ruling.

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On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to significantly limit the use of race status in college admissions. Get the key details and resources you need from the Access and Diversity Collaborative to make strategic decisions in light of the Court's decision.

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Need to get up to speed on the case and its implications for your campus?

Take Action: Key Resources

Review materials and publications to help you examine and review your admissions policies.

Join Us: Webinars and Events

Get up-to-the-minute information on the ruling by attending an upcoming event or viewing a past webinar recording or slidedeck.

Early Insights: How the SCOTUS ruling is impacting admission policy and practice

Following the Supreme Court ruling, Access and Diversity Collaborative (ADC) sponsors identified the need for insights on how their peers were navigating the new legal landscape. Review results gathered to establish a baseline understanding of policy and practice changes across ADC institutions.

Race-Neutral Strategies in a Post-SCOTUS Environment

Our most recent webinar (June 2024) discusses the legal and enrollment policy landscape following the Supreme Court’s 2023 SFFA v. Harvard/UNC decision, with a focus on “race-neutral” policies that can advance institutional diversity, equity and inclusion interests. This webinar will provide race-neutral strategies and “plays” higher education institutions can consider as they design and implement enrollment policies, focused on recruitment selection and yield initiatives and models of success.

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Webinars and Events

Our webinars and events combine expert analysis with hands-on best practices and discussions from leaders in the field of diversity and admissions. Learn more about the case, issues, and implications by reviewing one of our prerecorded webinars.

Webinar: Race and College Admissions: What's Next (March 2024)

Review this recording from March 2024 that explores how institutions can navigate the new legal landscape while operating within the confines of the law. Important questions remain at this pivotal juncture regarding emerging lessons learned and plans for ongoing public and student engagement, including with respect to the release of new enrollment data. This webinar offers reflections on emerging trend and implementation insights; recommendations regarding strategies for public engagement with respect to new enrollment data in 2024; and an overview of emerging second-generation legal issues and new cases on the horizon that will likely affect the evolving legal landscape of race and college admissions.

The Shifting Landscape: Navigating the Supreme Court’s Decision on Race in College Admission

Review this recorded session from July 2023 for an analysis of the Supreme Court’s opinions in the SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC cases, including information regarding the enrollment policy and practice implications of those decisions. To access this presentation, use the passcode: access2023!

Navigating in Times of Challenge: Fundamentals on Policy and Practice Associated with Race and Ethnicity in Admissions

Review this recorded session from June 2022 to learn additional specific, race-neutral enrollment management strategies in advance of the major U.S. Supreme Court action expected this fall and next year. Legal, policy, and practice professionals share their expertise and guidance, including how to leverage College Board's Landscape® tool in the context of the broader legal environment. passcode: access2022!

Navigating in Times of Challenge: Reflecting on Oral Arguments and Getting Ready

Review this recorded session from December 2022 to hear from experts who unpack the fall oral arguments—highlighting surprises and key points that could shape the Court’s final decisions. You will also get a recommended framework, suggested strategies, and a timeline for immediate action based on a range of possible outcomes. To access the recording, use this passcode: access2022!