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; by calling ISR at
*The Office of Civil Rights and the Investigation, Support and Resolution (ISR) Department will be closed Monday, May 26th in observance of the University holiday. Our offices will reopen Tuesday, May 27th at 8am. Community members may still submit a public incident report by using the online reporting form.
Response times may be delayed. If it is an emergency, please call 911.*
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.
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
Reasonable Accommodation
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.
Download: Mandatory Reporting Infographic
Mandatory Reporting for Relationship Violence, Sexual Misconduct and Stalking Policy (link)
Mandatory Reporting Failure Investigation Procedures
University Reporting Protocols: Child Abuse and Other Harm to Children
The University strives to offer a safe and supportive learning and working environment for all individuals. In support of that goal, the University has established reporting protocols for its employees and volunteers with respect to child abuse, sexual assault, and child pornography. For more information, review the University Reporting Protocols: Child Abuse and Other Harm to Children.
What happens when an RVSM and Title IX report is made?
Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Policy Investigations FAQ
What happens when an Anti-Discrimination report is made?
Download: Anti-Discrimination Policy investigation process infographic
Anti-Discrimination Policy FAQs
How can I report a hostile environment?
Download: Understanding and Reporting a Hostile Environment infographic
What are supportive measures?
Download: Supportive Measures infographic
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
MSU Police Website
Investigation, Support and Resolution (ISR)
5 Olds Hall
ocr.isr@msu.edu
Public Incident Reporting form
Download: Understanding and Reporting a Hostile Environment infographic