Students
For students impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence, harassment or stalking:
Accessing Immediate Support
During regular University business hours:
Students can walk in and speak with a member of the Sexual and Relationship Violence Team at 200 Walnut Place. Students can also call the Counseling Center at 315-443-4715 and ask to speak with a member of the Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Team.
After business hours or on weekends:
Students can speak with a member of the Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Team by calling the Counseling Center at 315-443-4715, press “0” when prompted by the voicemail, and then ask to speak with the on-call counselor.
If you have an immediate safety concern or have a serious injury:
Contact the Department of Public Safety 315-443-2224 or 711 from campus phones, #SU from cellular phones, or the police (911), 005 Sims Hall. You are under no obligation to file a report with the police. In some cases, a Syracuse Police Department officer might ask to speak with you about the crime. The Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Team can assist you with questions and concerns you might have about this.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Syracuse University is committed to providing safe and supportive spaces for students who have been impacted by sexual and relationship violence. The University simultaneously strives to maintain a safe learning and living environment for all students in a manner that is consistent with state and federal laws. It is important for students to be well informed regarding the confidential resources available to them in the event that they have experienced sexual or relationship violence. The Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Team, Counseling Center Therapists, University Health Services Providers, and the Chaplains at Hendricks Chapel are all considered to be privileged and confidential resources. These individuals are neither required nor permitted to provide any identifying information regarding an incident of sexual assault or relationship violence to any outside party without the consent of the student involved in the incident. More specifically, these individuals will not provide any identifying information about a reported incident of sexual assault or relationship violence to the Syracuse University Title IX Coordinator or any law enforcement agency without a survivor’s permission.
- The Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Team at the Counseling Center 315-443-4715, 200 Walnut Place, provides privileged and confidential support, advocacy and counseling for survivors of sexual and relationship violence and can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Syracuse University Health Services, 111 Waverly Avenue: 315-443-9005
- Hendricks Chapel: 315-443-2901
Additional Campus Support
The Office of Student Assistance (315-443-4357) serves as a central support hub to help students and their families manage crises, life traumas, and other concerns or barriers that impede success. The office works to address the needs of students who are impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence and other forms of gender related bias through a variety of interventions, referrals, and advocacy and follow-up services. Student Assistance is available to provide support to all students involved in University processes, including the University Student Conduct Process, and with all Title IX related concerns as well as providing interim relief explanations and follow up.
Additional Resources, Off-Campus
- Vera House (315-468-3260—24 hour crisis and support line) is an off-campus agency providing confidential and privileged resources to those affected by domestic and sexual violence.
- New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-942-6906
- New York State Division of Human Rights
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
- Syracuse Police Department Abused Persons Unit: 315-435-3016
Reporting
If a student chooses to file a complaint, the following resources are available for reporting:
- Title IX Coordinator/Sexual Harassment Officer, 005 Steele Hall, 315-443-0211, titleix@syr.edu
- Office of Human Resources, Skytop Office Building, 315-443-9095 (If the accused is an employee of the University)
Emergency access is available for reporting at:
- Department of Public Safety, 005 Sims Hall, 315-443-2224
- Syracuse Police Department, 511 South State St., 315-435-3016 (Abused Persons Unit)
- New York State Police, 1-844-845-7269, 24-hour dedicated hotline
In addition, anonymous reporting is available through “TIPS” at 315-443-TIPS (8477) or online .
Students have the option to pursue a criminal complaint with the appropriate law enforcement agency, to pursue a formal complaint through the University Conduct process, or to pursue both processes consecutively or concurrently or to pursue neither option. In cases involved alleged criminal conduct, the Department of Public Safety will assist a victim/complainant in making a criminal complaint if desired. Any criminal complaint will be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency
For students impacted by discrimination based on creed, ethnic or national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, ability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender:
On-Campus Resources
- Office of Multicultural Affairs: 315-443-9676
- LGBT Resource Center: 315-443-3983
- Slutzker Center for International Services: 315-443-2457
- Disability Cultural Center: 315-443-4486
- Hendricks Chapel: 315-443-2902
- Office of Student Assistance: 315-443-4357
- Syracuse University Counseling Center: 315-443-4715
- Office of Student Rights and Responsibility: 315-443-3728
- Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, and Resolution Services, 005 Steele Hall, 315-443-0211, titleix@syr.edu
- Department of Public Safety: 315-443-2224 (711 emergency on campus)
Reporting
If a faculty or staff member chooses to file a complaint, the following resources are available for reporting:
- Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, and Resolution Services, 005 Steele Hall, 315-443-0211, titleix@syr.edu
- Office of Human Resources, Skytop Office Building, 315-443-9095 (If the accused is an employee of the University)
- Office of Student Rights and Responsibility, 315-443-3728
- For reporting any act of bias, including anonymous reporting, go to the Stop Bias Website
Emergency access is available for reporting at:
- Department of Public Safety, 005 Sims Hall, 315-443-2224
- Syracuse Police Department, 511 South State St., 315-435-3016
Faculty and Staff
For faculty and staff impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence, harassment or stalking:
On-Campus Resources
- Sexual Harassment Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 005 Steele Hall, 315-443-0211, titleix@syr.edu
- Faculty and Staff Assistance Program : 800-437-0911
- Department of Public Safety: 315-443-2224 (711 on campus)
Off-Campus Resources
- Vera House (315-468-3260—24 hour crisis and support line) is an off-campus agency providing confidential and privileged resources to those affected by domestic and sexual violence.
- New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-942-6906
- New York State Division of Human Rights
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
- Syracuse Police Department Abused Persons Unit: 315-435-3016
Reporting
If a faculty or staff member chooses to file a complaint, the following resources are available for reporting:
- Sexual Harassment Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 005 Steele Hall, 315-443-0211, titleix@syr.edu
- Office of Human Resources, Skytop Office Building, 315-443-9095 (If the accused is an employee of the University)
Emergency access is available for reporting at:
- Department of Public Safety, 005 Sims Hall0, 315-443-2224
- Syracuse Police Department, 511 South State St., 315-435-3016 (Abused Persons Unit)
- New York State Police, 24-hour dedicated hotline, 1-844-845-7269
For faculty and staff impacted by discrimination based on creed, ethnic or national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, ability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender:
On-Campus Resources
- Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, and Resolution Services, 005 Steele Hall, 315-443-0211, titleix@syr.edu
- Faculty and Staff Assistance Program : 800-437-0911
- Department of Public Safety: 315-443-2224 (711 emergency on campus)
Reporting
If a faculty or staff member chooses to file a complaint, the following resources are available for reporting:
- Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, and Resolution Services, 005 Steele Hall, 315-443-0211, titleix@syr.edu
- Office of Human Resources, Skytop Office Building, 315-443-9095 (If the accused is an employee of the University)
- For reporting any act of bias, including anonymous reporting, go to the Stop Bias Website
Emergency access is available for reporting at:
- Department of Public Safety, 005 Sims Hall, 315-443-2224
- Syracuse Police Department, 511 South State St., 315-435-3016