CU Boulder may ask applicants to disclose their sexual orientation

The University of Colorado is considering asking applicants to disclose their sexual orientation when applying to attend the school in order to compile better data on the Boulder campus's LGBTQ population.

CU spokesman Ryan Huff said the question would be completely voluntary and would not affect a student's chances at admission.

Elmhurst College in Illinois was the first to ask prospective students about their sexual orientation in 2011, and more and more colleges have since added the option to their own applications.

"Other universities have found that asking those questions creates a more welcoming environment, provides better statistical information and helps to ensure an appropriate level of student services," Huff said. "So we've started to have that conversation on whether we want to ask similar questions in an inclusive way."

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