Policy Topics Violations Survivor Rights Policy Definitions Contact Info Syracuse University is committed to the maintenance of an environment that is supportive of its primary educational mission and free from all exploitation and intimidation. The University will not tolerate rape, sexual assault, or other forms of nonconsensual sexual activity. Syracuse University supports this policy for students, faculty, and staff through its educational prevention programs and its counseling and medical support services. Syracuse University will enforce this policy through internal disciplinary procedures, security programs, and the encouragement of external prosecution of alleged offenders through appropriate external judicial forums.
Sexual intercourse can involve anal, oral, or vaginal penetration.
Survivors of nonconsensual sexual activity are encouraged to file a complaint through any University office as soon as possible after the alleged incident. Complaints may also be filed by parties not directly related to the University when a significant relationship to the mission and interests of the University can be shown. Complaints against students will be forwarded to the Office of Student Affairs for resolution within the University Judicial system. Complaints against University employees will be forwarded to the Vice President for Human Resources for resolution within the University's respective grievance procedure systems. Members of the University community found to be in violation of this policy through the procedures and systems described in the preceding paragraph shall be subject to sanctions including suspension and permanent expulsion.