Report a Concern

FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL DPS at 315.443.2224 or 911.

The reports below are reviewed regularly but are not meant for emergency response.

Any member of the SU community may report a concern. Reports can be filed online or in person with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at any time. Students may also share concerns with their residential staff (RA/RD) in their residence halls.

All reports are reviewed by appropriate staff and responded to based on the information provided.

If you submit a report, please be sure to include as much information/detail as possible. University staff may reach out to a reporter if there are any questions. Anonymous reports are accepted, but may limit the University’s ability to gather information or respond to concerns.

General Incident Reports – This form is for any general concerns regarding student behavior that may violate the Syracuse University Student Code of Conduct or any other University policies. These reports are reviewed by Community Standards.

Bias Incidents – This form is for incidents related to bias, micro/macroaggressions, or discrimination, aimed at or committed by a member of the SU community based on any protected class, status, identity, or perceived class/status/identity. These reports are reviewed by Community Standards.

Hazing – This form is for alleged acts of hazing by any recognized or unrecognized organizations, club sports, athletic teams, fraternities, or sororities (academic, service, or social) that involve SU students.

Sexual or Relationship Violence – This form is for any person who wishes to report any act of sexual harassment, abuse, assault, stalking, or dating violence to the Student Title IX Case Management office.

Student of Concern Referral – This form is for any person who wishes to report any student who may need assistance, resources, or support from the University, or who has exhibited changes in behavior that may be concerning (ex. Academic Concerns, Disruptive Behavior, Financial Concerns, Absences, Recent Loss or Trauma, Food/Housing Insecurity). These reports are reviewed by Student Outreach and Support.

Threat Assessment – The Threat Assessment Management Team is composed of several key offices on campus, including DPS, Counseling, the Dean of Students, and others, to review and assess potential threats to the campus community.

Unrecognized Organization Activity – This form is to report an alleged activity of unrecognized organizations that may be operating which involve SU students.

Confidential Reporting – Any individual may submit a confidential report to the University. These reports are reviewed regularly by designated staff at the University. Reports may be referred to appropriate offices based on their nature. Anonymous reports will be accepted and reviewed, however, the University’s response may be limited based on the information provided and available.

If you have any questions about reporting options, please email studentconduct@syr.edu or call Community Standards at 315.443.3728.