Academic Integrity

The Office of Student Conduct serves as the reporting center for all reports of academic integrity violations. Any member of the Drexel University community or person with knowledge of an incident academic integrity involving a Drexel University Student can make a report to Office of Student Conduct. Reports of alleged policy violations by Students can be submitted by:

• Completing an online report through the Incident Report Form.
• Emailing studentconduct@drexel.edu.
• Calling the Office of Student Conduct directly at 215.895.6074.
• Requesting a meeting with an Office of Student Conduct staff member.

All reports are private, but not confidential. Review the Academic Integrity policy in the Student Code of Conduct.

Equality and Non-Discrimination

OED serves as the reporting center for discrimination or harassment. Drexel’s Equality and Non-Discrimination Policy provides a prompt, thorough, confidential and respectful process for handling and investigating complaints of discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of: race, color, national origin, religion, sex*, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity and expression, genetic information, and any other characteristic prohibited by law (i.e., creed, marital status, citizenship status).

Reports of alleged policy violations can be submitted by:

• Completing an online report through the OED Incident Reporting Form, OED’s preferred and primary method for receiving reports
• Calling the Office of Equality and Diversity directly at 215.895.1403
• Emailing OED@drexel.edu
• In person at: James E. Marks Intercultural Center (3225 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 during business hours)
  • OED remains open, with staff working remotely, during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, email is the preferred method for communication.
• Anonymously through Drexel University Ethics Point by phone at 1.866.358.1010 or online.

For emergencies, please call 911 or the Drexel University Public Safety Department at 215.895.2222.

The report should include the following information, if available:

1. Name(s) of the Student(s) or Student Organization alleged to have violated the Code of Student Conduct Policies
2. A description of the incident
3. Names and contact information of witnesses (if applicable)
4. Names and contact information of the person(s) filing the report

*Note: The University has a separate Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Misconduct Policy.

General Conduct

The Office of Student Conduct serves as the reporting center for student and student organization misconduct. Any member of the Drexel University community or person with knowledge of an incident of misconduct involving a Drexel University Student or Student Organization can make a report to the Office of Student Conduct. Reports of alleged policy violations by Students or Student Organizations can be submitted by:

• Completing an online report through the Incident Report Form.
• Emailing studentconduct@drexel.edu.
• Calling the Office of Student Conduct directly at 215.895.6074.
• Requesting a meeting with an Office of Student Conduct staff member.

The report should include the following information, if available:

1. Name(s) of the Student or Student Organization alleged to have violated the Code of Student Conduct Policies.
2. A description of the incident.
3. Names and contact information of witnesses (if applicable).
4. Names and contact information of the person(s) filing the report.

Review the Student Code of Conduct here.

Students of Concern

Use the Students of Concern Report form to report nonurgent and concerning observed student behavior. This report will be sent to the Dean of Student Life Office. For more information about when is the appropriate time to use this form, please visit the Office of Counseling and Health Services website. Reports of alleged policy violations by Students or Student Organizations can be submitted by:

• Completing an online report through the Incident Report Form.
• Emailing studentconduct@drexel.edu.
• Calling the Office of Student Conduct directly at 215.895.6074.
• Requesting a meeting with an Office of Student Conduct staff member.

The report should include the following information, if available:

1. Name(s) of the Student(s)
2. A description of the concerning behavior/issues
3. Names and contact information of witnesses (if applicable)
4. Names and contact information of the person(s) filing the report.

Review the Student Code of Conduct here.

Sexual and Gender-based Harassment and Misconduct

OED serves as the reporting center for sexual and gender-based harassment and misconduct. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex at universities like Drexel. Sexual harassment, which includes sexual assault, stalking, and intimate partner violence, is a form of sex discrimination that Drexel’s policies address.

Reports of alleged policy violations can be submitted by:

• Completing an online report through the OED Incident Reporting Form, OED’s preferred and primary method for receiving reports
• Calling the Office of Equality and Diversity directly at 215.895.1403
• Emailing OED@drexel.edu
• In person at: James E. Marks Intercultural Center (3225 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 during business hours)
  • OED remains open, with staff working remotely, during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, email is the preferred method for communication.
• Anonymously through Drexel University Ethics Point by phone at 1.866.358.1010 or online.

For emergencies, please call 911 or the Drexel University Public Safety Department at 215.895.2222.

The report should include the following information, if available:

1. Name(s) of the Student(s) or Student Organization alleged to have violated the Code of Student Conduct Policies
2. A description of the incident
3. Names and contact information of witnesses (if applicable)
4. Names and contact information of the person(s) filing the report

To access confidential resources, seek medical attention, or make a report to the University, please click here.

For more information about mandatory reporting and referral responsibilities, please click here.

The Office of the Ombuds

Additionally, is available to assist all members of the University community who are involved in a dispute and believes an informal dispute resolution process might be helpful. It is the role of the Ombuds to seek to resolve conflicts and complaints for all members of the University community – students, faculty, and staff – that are not subject to other dispute resolution processes. The Ombuds is not the advocate or representative of any group or person, but impartially seeks to assist any member of the University community. To arrange an appointment with the Ombuds, please contact Dr. Kirk Heilbrun.

Public Safety Complaint

Public Safety serves as the reporting center for all instances of alleged misconduct, including complaints regarding the policies and procedures of the department. Whether initiated by citizen complaint, external agencies, or discovered through the internal review processes, all allegations of misconduct will be investigated. Complaints can be anonymous, but as a result, Public Safety’s ability to respond will be limited.

If you wish to make a complaint, please click here.

Student Concerns and Complaints

Drexel University believes that students should be made aware of how to file a complaint for perceived violations of rules, policies, civility or established practice by university employees or fellow students should that become necessary. Mindful of that pledge the university is committed to the development and maintenance of processes for the good faith review and resolution of student complaints that will:

• Encourage resolution of alleged violations using prescribed/informal procedures at the unit level;
• Allow for a resolution mechanism if not resolved informally within the unit; and
• Facilitate the understanding that once the final decision has been rendered, it is not subject to further appeal within the university.

It is the university’s commitment that retaliation against any individual who has filed a complaint, or who has cooperated in the investigation of a complaint, is unlawful and in violation of Drexel University policy. 

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The University encourages members of the Drexel community to consult the University’s Code of Conduct (CPS-1) whenever they believe that they are, or might find themselves to be, in a situation where their actions might reflect poorly on the University, its integrity, mission, responsibilities to its students and patients, standing, or reputation.

In adherence to the Reporting Allegations Policy (CPS-4), all members of the University Community are expected to report any activity or practice that may violate any Applicable Rule to their supervisor, Human Resources, the Chief Compliance Officer, the General Counsel, or anonymously via the Drexel Compliance Hotline at drexel.ethicspoint.com or 866.358.1010. For questions, please contact Compliance Program Services at compliance@drexel.edu.