The University has a number of important policies and procedures governing all aspects of life on campus, including those highlighted below. For a full list of University policies and regulations, visit upenn.edu/about/policies.
Sexual misconduct
The University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy (PDF) prohibits sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, inappropriate consensual romantic and sexual relations and retaliation against faculty, students, or staff who report having experienced, observed, or received reports that allege violations of this Policy
Students wishing to initiate a complaint related to sexual misconduct -- which includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking – should contact the AVP for Equity and Title IX Officer (titleixoffice.upenn.edu).
Anonymous reports of violations of the University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy can be made through the University’s 215-P-COMPLY line by dialing 215-P-COMPLY (215-726-6759) or by submitting a report via the 215-P-COMPLY web portal. Reports are reviewed by the Office of Audit, Compliance, and Privacy, which forwards reports reports to the Office of the AVP for Equity and Title IX Officer for appropriate follow-up.
For members of the Penn community who are not ready to make a formal report to the University, the Title IX Office maintains lists of additional confidential campus resources and external resources available to provide support, advice, and options counseling to those impacted by sex discrimination including sexual misconduct. Penn’s confidential resource offices are not required to disclose information provided to them to the Office of the AVP for Equity and Title IX Officer.
Bias Incidents, Discrimination, and Retaliation
The University’s Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sec, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class status.
Students wishing to lodge an official complaint of discrimination on the basis of a protected identity and/or retaliation can pursue either formal mediation or submit a formal complaint through the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs.
Individuals also may report incidents of bias involving Penn students, faculty, or staff through the Bias Incident Reporting Form. You are not required to provide your name or contact information. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible.
Individual Student Misconduct and Policy Violations
To report a student engaged in other types of misconduct or other violations of University policies and codes of conduct, contact the Center for Community Standards and Accountability (CSA), which handles matters of student discipline.
The Restorative Practices @ Penn program helps Penn students who are involved in a personal dispute (for example, a relationship, house mate, or group conflict) resolve the conflict by using a variety of conflict resolution tools, including mediation.
Student Organization Misconduct
All Penn student groups, leaders, and members are expected to abide by all University policies, as well as any additional policies set by their school(s) and program(s). In addition to the official reporting options above, any member of the Penn community can report an incident, alleged policy violation, or concerns that a recognized student group has not upheld University policies to the group’s advisor(s) or administrative staff in the school or department in which the group is housed or advised.
Concerns about any University-wide group or group registered with Penn Clubs/OSA can shared with the Office of Student Affairs at vpul-pennosa@pobox.upenn.edu. Concerns and grievances related to GAPSA and GAPSA IDEAL Council-affiliated affinity groups can also be submitted to provost-ed@upenn.edu and gradcenter@upenn.edu.
Graduate Program Feedback and Concerns
Students wishing to provide general information and impressions about their graduate school experiences in a given Graduate Group can do so using the Graduate Group Review Student Feedback Form. Submissions will be shared with the Graduate Council of the Faculties and Office of the Provost Education Division.
Other Misconduct and Policy Violations
Anonymous reports of violations of University policy can be made through the University’s 215-P-COMPLY line by dialing 215-P-COMPLY (215-726-6759) or by submitting a report via the 215-P-COMPLY web portal. Reports are reviewed by the Office of Audit, Compliance, and Privacy. OACP will look into the matter and/or refer it to an appropriate office. You may also wish to contact directly an office with compliance responsibility for a particular area (See Other Compliance Resources).
