We’re here to help by:
- Equipping the community with the knowledge and tools to prevent, recognize, and report all forms of discrimination and harassment.
- Responding to complaints of discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence with fairness, equity, and care — whether through formal or informal processes, we aim for just resolutions that prioritize the well-being of those involved.
- Removing barriers that prevent full participation in MSU’s programs, services, and activities, and using insights from our work to strengthen prevention and education efforts.
- Connecting individuals with support resources — both on campus and in the broader community — to ensure they're not navigating these challenges alone.
As part of our continued efforts to strengthen the university's policies, revisions of three of MSU's civil rights policies were implemented in fall 2025 to better serve our community. We made updates to the following policies:
- Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct and Title IX, or RVSM/TIX, Policy
- Mandatory Reporting for Relationship Violence, Sexual Misconduct and Stalking Policy
- Disability and Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Detailed information on these policy updates is on our News webpage.
MSU's "Open to All" Nondiscrimination Requirement
As required by state and federal antidiscrimination laws, and underscored by MSU's Anti-Discrimination Policy, MSU may not restrict or grant preferential treatment to any individual or group based on certain legally protected identities: race, sex (including sexual orientation and gender), color, ethnicity, religion, and national origin.
Review and follow the Office of General Counsel’s, or OGC's, guidance on MSU’s “Open to All” Nondiscrimination Requirement to learn more about how this applies to MSU programs, scholarships, and awards. More information can also be found under Diversity Initiatives / Prop 2 on the OGC website.
