What to Report

If you are considering reporting a concern or referring someone you are concerned about, you can explore your options. There are skilled people who deal with concerningÌýand harmful behaviors impacting our community.

If you are a university employee looking to better understand your obligation to report certain types of incidents,ÌýÌýabout when reporting is required.

You can:

  • Make a report for yourself or a friend

  • Talk with someone confidentially before deciding if reporting is right for you

  • Choose to report anonymously

We encourage you to report:

  • Even if you don’t know the identity of the person who caused the harm

  • Even if you are unsure whether it’s something the university could address

  • Even if you don’t know what you want to have happen

  • Even if you think it’s not serious enough

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Discrimination & Harassment

    Unfair treatment andÌýintimidating or threatening behavior based on identity (e.g., race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc.) that involves a member of the university community is reportable to the university or law enforcement.

      Learn more about reporting discrimination and harassment.

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      Sexual Assault, Stalking & Abuse in a Relationship

      Sexual behavior that is unwanted, unwelcome, or not consensual, abuse within an intimate or dating relationship, and stalking are reportable to the university and/or police. ThisÌýapplies to current or past behavior, incidents on or off campus, and whether the perpetrator is known or unknown.

      Learn more about reporting sexual assault, stalking, and abuse in a relationship.

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      Hazing & Other Abusive Conduct

      HazingÌýrefers to any activity expected of someone joining a group (or to maintain full status in a group) that humiliates, degrades, and/or risks emotional or physical harm, regardless of the person's willingness to participate in the activity. University, police, and anonymous reporting options are available.

      Learn more about reporting hazing.Ìý

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      Concerns Â鶹ӰԺ Someone

      If a member of the CU community is a potential threat to themselves or others or appears distressed, withdrawn, depressed, anxious, or in crisis, you can make a referral to case managers on campus who will outreach to the person of concern and offer resources and supportive services.

      Learn more about common warning signs and options for referring someone for help.

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      Classroom Disruptions

      Behavior in a classroom or an academic setting (e.g., office hours or conversations with a faculty member) that interferes with normal academic functions is considered disruptive and there are options for addressing concerns. This doesn’t mean civil discourse or disagreements within an academic setting, but rather behavior that hinders the educational process. This applies when the behavior is directed at other students or faculty members.

      Learn more about reporting classroom disruptions.

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      Ethics Concerns

      There are resources for understanding the university standards for ethical behavior in academic settings, research activities, and professional conduct. This page includes links to policies and guidelines and information about where to report concerns of ethics violations or research misconduct. There are also options for anonymous reporting.Ìý

      Learn more about reporting ethics concerns.

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      Other Crimes

      There are options for reporting crimesÌýincluding graffiti vandalism and theft to the CU Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. Find out more about emergency management resources as well as how to .