Northwestern University is committed to fostering a safe and welcoming campus community for all students; in turn, it is the responsibility of each person within the Wildcat community to join in creating an environment in which others can thrive without fear of hate or bias.
Students who have been the targets of, or who witness, a hate or bias incident may use this online form to make the University aware of these incidents. In addition, hate or bias incidents may be reported through other reporting options outlined on the Respect NU webpage.
If this is an EMERGENCY situation, CALL 911 or contact the Northwestern Police Department at 847-491-3456. Do not use this form to report events that present an immediate threat to health or safety.
When reporting hate or bias incidents through this form, please also note the following:
- Your confidentiality and trust is very important to us. We will make every effort to respect your privacy. Please be aware, however, in certain circumstances involving safety or criminal action, we may not be able to guarantee complete anonymity. Regardless of the situations, matters are generally handled discretely and in conformity with University privacy policies, and information about individuals or situations will only be shared with individuals with a legitimate need to know. The University also has strong anti-retaliation policies that protect individuals who report incidents or cooperate in an investigation.
- Anyone reporting an incident through this portal should provide either a phone number or an e-mail address so that we may contact you if there is a need for clarification or if additional questions or concerns arise. Also, if you want to receive a copy of your report, you will need to enter an email address in the top section.
- Students may also contact on-call campus medical and psychological professionals 24-hours a day by calling 847-491-8100 (Student Health) or 847-491-2151 (Counseling and Psychological Services).
If you have any questions about filing or completing a report, please contact Lesley-Ann Brown, the Director of Campus Inclusion & Community at 847-467-3419 or inclusion@northwestern.edu.