File A University Complaint

If you have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, or sexual harassment, there are several ways to file a complaint with Northwestern University. 

  • If you are a student who has been sexually assaulted by another student, you may file a complaint with the Sexual Assault Hearing and Appeals System.
  • If you are a student who has experienced relationship violence or stalking from another student, you may file a complaint with the University Hearing and Appeals System
  • If you are a student, staff or faculty member who has experienced sexual harassment (including sexual violence) from a faculty or staff member, you may file a complaint with the Sexual Harassment Prevention Office
  • If you are a student, staff or faculty member who has witnessed or been the target of an act of bias, hate, discrimination, or harassment, visit the Respect NU website for reporting options.