The health, safety, and wellbeing of our community are our top priority. Explore a number of campus resources focused on health and wellness, sexual and relationship violence prevention, anti-hazing measures, and Title IX below.
Syracuse University is dedicated to promoting a safe and healthy campus environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors. As such, the University does not tolerate hazing activities by any individuals, groups, teams or recognized student organizations.
- Understand the University’s Anti-Hazing Policy.
- Know the warning signs.
- Participate in hazing prevention workshops.
- Report hazing to the Department of Public Safety, Community Standards, or the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs.
Services and resources to support students’ holistic health and wellness—physical, mental and emotional—are available through the Barnes Center at The Arch, including:
- 24-hour support for students experiencing a mental health crisis, seeking support for sexual assault or relationship violence, or needing urgent medical consultation;
- counseling available in individual and group therapy settings;
- the Crowley Family MindSpa, supporting stress reduction and mindfulness;
- Health Care supporting students with routine wellness visits, gender affirming care, nutrition counseling, sexual health appointments and more;
- peer education teams providing interactive programming and outreach;
- the Walters Pet Therapy Room to spend time and de-stress with therapy animals, and
- Wellness Education Workshops, fostering growth and exploration into eight dimensions of wellness.
Learn more about holistic health and wellness on the Barnes Center at The Arch website.
Notice C.U.P.S? Take C.A.R.E – Recognize the Warning Signs of Alcohol Poisoning and Know How to Help.
ScreenU –Take control of your well-being with ScreenU, an anonymous online tool that helps you assess your alcohol and drug use.
The Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Team is available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year by calling 315.443.8000. This is a free and confidential service for students seeking support, advocacy and discussion of reporting options for sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking and harassment. Learn more on the Barnes Center at The Arch website.
Recognize, report and prevent bias-related incidents to foster an inclusive and welcoming campus community.
All Syracuse University community members are encouraged to participate in bias education initiatives, including Wellness Leadership Institute workshops, and are urged to report incidents using the STOP Bias online reporting tool.
Learn more about bias, educational opportunities and reporting options by visiting the University’s STOP Bias webpage.
Housed within the Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services, the Title IX Coordinator has a primary responsibility for coordinating the efforts of Syracuse University to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Learn more about Title IX by visiting the Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services’ Sexual Misconduct FAQ or exploring Know Your IX, an off campus resource.