File a report

MSU treats all reports filed with Investigation, Support and Resolution, or ISR, in the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance (OCR) seriously. Anyone is welcome to file a report with ISR, including students, faculty, staff, and guests. Both reports involving the Anti-Discrimination Policy and Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Policy may be filed online via the Public Incident Reporting Form or by calling ISR at 517-353-3922 between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

File a Report

• Reports Involving OCR Staff

  Reports of Prohibited Conduct Involving OCR Staff Members

  To ensure objective investigations and decision-making, reports of Prohibited Conduct under the Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Policy or Anti-Discrimination Policy involving any staff member of OCR as a claimant or respondent should be made to the MSU Misconduct Hotline. Reports to the Misconduct Hotline (monitored by the Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance) can be made online or via phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as described here: https://misconduct.msu.edu/submit-report/index.html. Additional details regarding this process can be found here.

  All individuals are encouraged to promptly report possible violations of MSU’s Anti-Discrimination Policy and Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Policy. In addition, all individuals are encouraged to report conduct that may also violate criminal law to both MSU Police and to local law enforcement.

  • Report to Investigation, Support and Resolution (ISR). The Title IX Coordinator has designated ISR to respond to and investigate reports. Reports under the RVSM and Title IX Policy may also be made directly to the Title IX Coordinator.
  • Contact the MSU Police for assistance in filing a criminal complaint and preserving physical evidence, and/or
  • Contact local law enforcement to file a criminal complaint.

  Individuals may wish to also speak with confidential resources to discuss reporting options in a confidential setting.

• Requesting language assistance

  OCR offers translation services through a third-party vendor. If you need language assistance, please state this in your report and/or contact OCR directly at ocr.isr@msu.edu and request language assistance.

  Michigan State University Language Access Plan

• Requesting reasonable accomodations

  If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to fully participate in the complaint, investigation, or disciplinary or appellate processes, please contact the following:

  For Students, please contact the University’s Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD)

  For Employees please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (517) 884-0799 or WorkplaceAccommodations@hr.msu.edu.

• Information sharing

  The MSU Police Department and Investigation, Support and Resolution (ISR) independently investigate complaints of relationship violence and sexual misconduct.

  ISR is required to notify the MSU Police of all reports it receives regarding sexual assaults, relationship violence, and stalking. This does not obligate you to talk to the police, and the choice about whether to participate in a law enforcement investigation remains with you.

  MSU Police Department reports all incidents to ISR. The MSU Police Department shares information about ongoing investigations with ISR to the extent that sharing such information will not interfere with law enforcement proceedings.

  If you have experienced sexual misconduct, relationship violence, stalking, discrimination, or harassment, or would like to make a report to help a friend or colleague, you can contact:

  MSU Police

  (517) 355-2221
  MSU Police Website

  Investigation, Support and Resolution (ISR)

  (517) 353-3922
  5 Olds Hall
  ocr.isr@msu.edu

  Public Incident Reporting form

Our processes

	Who is required to report? MSU's Mandatory Reporting Policy on Relationship Violence, Sexual Misconduct, and Stalking outlines who must report, what to report, and how to report potential policy violations. Download: Mandatory Reporting Infographic Mandatory Reporting for Relationship Violence, Sexual Misconduct and Stalking Policy (link) Mandatory Reporting FAQs Mandatory Reporting Failure Investigation Procedures
	What happens after a relationship violence, sexual misconduct or Title IX report is made? Reporting conduct related to relationship violence, sexual misconduct or stalking can be intimidating. We have outlined each step of the process so you know exactly what is going to happen. Download: Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Policy investigation process infographic Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Policy Investigations FAQ
	What happens after a discrimination report is made? When you file an anti-discrimination report, the university carefully reviews your concerns, initiates an investigation if necessary, and takes thoughtful steps to address the issue. Download: Anti-Discrimination Policy investigation process infographic Anti-Discrimination Policy FAQs
	How can I report a hostile environment? A hostile environment occurs when discriminatory behavior or harassment creates an intimidating or offensive atmosphere that interferes with your ability to learn or work. If you experience this, you can report it confidentially, and the university will take steps to support you and address the situation, ensuring your well-being and a respectful campus environment. Download: Understanding and Reporting a Hostile Environment infographic