Sexual Misconduct Policy (Title IX)
Vanderbilt prohibits all forms of sexual misconduct and discrimination. Under Title IX, we are committed to equal opportunity, and to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all members of the VU community.
Public Safety
Our public safety division serves as a central resource for the VU Police Department, emergency preparedness information, parking services and workplace safety.
Emergency Preparedness
We ensure the safety and and well-being of our community in the event that an emergency occurs, and maintain essential business services and operations in the time of an emergency.
Report an Incident
Vanderbilt provides a number of reporting forms for community members and others to share important information with University officials regarding incidents involving students or students exhibiting concerning behaviors.
Reporting Forms
Use this form:
- To provide information about a student who is exhibiting behaviors that are of concern in relation to their personal, physical, or emotional wellbeing
- To provide information about a student who is experiencing a triggering event
- When you believe a student could benefit from increased support
Reports made using this form are referred to the Student Care Coordination for review.
Use this form:
- To report nonacademic violations of University policy, including but not limited to alcohol or other drug violations, disorderly conduct, vandalism, and theft of property, that do not involve sexual misconduct or acts of discrimination. This form can be used to report incidents involving individual students or student organizations.
Reports made using this form are referred to the Student Accountability, Community Standards and Academic Integrity for review.
Use this form:
- To report incidents involving sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. An anonymous report can be made by any individual who has experienced sexual misconduct, who has been affected by sexual misconduct, or who has knowledge of sexual misconduct happening to or affecting someone else.
- To report acts of discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation involving students.
Reports made using this form are referred to the Title IX Office or Equal Opportunity and Access for review.
Use this form:
- To report potential acts of hazing that may violate University policy and/or Tennessee state law.
Reports made using this form are referred to the Student Accountability, Community Standards and Academic Integrity and Greek Life, if applicable, for review.
Use this form:
- To report potential Honor Code violations to the Undergraduate Honor Council.
Reports made using this form are referred to the Student Accountability, Community Standards and Academic Integrity and the Undergraduate Honor Council for review.
If this is an emergency and you need to report an imminent threat to or life-endangering situation involving a student, please call the Vanderbilt University Police Department at (615) 421-1911 or 911 prior to completing one of the reporting forms. The reporting forms are not designed as an emergency response notification process.
For more information about reporting forms, please refer to the Vanderbilt Student Handbook.
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