Frequently Asked Questions

In 2026, we surveyed 6,845 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,004 participated, for a 29.3% response rate. In 2022,  2,713 out of 7,357 students participated, yielding a response rate of 38%. This response rate is still above a similar survey administered by the Association of American Universities (AAU), which had a response rate of 21.9% across 33 colleges and universities.

We recommend students start with the Safe Office, which provides confidential crisis response and ongoing support services to Reynolda Campus students for concerns related to interpersonal violence (including sexual misconduct, relationship violence and stalking). Confidential resources allow students to discuss concerns before deciding whether to report.

The University plans to conduct the survey regularly to monitor our climate related to sexual misconduct.

The University uses this data to ensure continuous improvement and make data-informed decisions. Across prevention, support and response, data helps develop and implement programming and resources that meet the student body’s current needs. 

Students can get involved in multiple ways to support building a campus free of interpersonal violence. 

• Request a workshop for your student organization or club. 
• Join the Coalition Against Interpersonal Violence, a campus-wide initiative that brings students, faculty and staff together to work together. 
• Consider joining Advocacy Leaders in Interpersonal Violence Education (ALIVE), a Student Wellbeing Impact Group through the Office of Wellbeing that works directly with the prevention team by providing input, supporting events, and more. 
• Attend an upcoming event or workshop; events are listed on The Link. 
• Supporting your peers when harm has happened. No one should have to feel alone. Help them connect with the Safe Office or other confidential resources.

Each of us has an opportunity to cultivate a caring community on campus. Given the roles of faculty and staff, it is important to know what resources are available.

If a student discloses that they have experienced interpersonal violence (such as sexual violence, sexual harassment, dating violence, relationship violence or stalking), it is important to find out whether the student currently feels safe, provide non-judgmental support and provide referrals to available confidential resources.

Faculty and staff should revisit the policy to confirm mandatory reporting obligations (role-dependent) and review available student resources.

Additional opportunities include joining the Coalition Against Interpersonal Violence, a campus-wide initiative that brings students, faculty and staff together to work together. 

Contact Hannah Dean, Coalition Co-Chair, for more information.

The full reports for 2022 and 2026 are available under the “Data Reports” tab.