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What is Discrimination, Harassment and Bias? 

Generally, this form is for reporting unwelcome conduct that targeted someone based on their belonging to a specific group or “protected class, ” Protected classes at UW-Madison include age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, and military service or veteran status.  

Examples of unwelcome conduct may include isolated incidents involving microaggressions, slurs, degrading language or intimidation. This unwelcome conduct may also be ongoing behavior repeated behavior that ultimately interferes with someone’s education or work environment. 

The submitted form will be distributed to relevant staff in the Office of Compliance and the Office of Student Assistance and Support (formerly named the Dean of Students Office). The university highly values privacy, and only “need to know” information is shared with appropriate contacts in order to implement necessary university response.

What is Harassment and Discrimination?

Offensive or insensitive acts towards an individual, group, or their property that based on their belonging to a specific group or “protected class,” including race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, shared ancestry, or disability.

Examples of behavior include: microaggressions, slurs, degrading language, epithets, graffiti, vandalism, intimidation, symbols, or assault.

Single or isolated acts of discrimination or harassment may be formally investigated by the Office of Compliance when the alleged misconduct is “so subjectively and objectively offensive and is so severe or pervasive that it limits or denies a person’s ability to participate in or benefit from the university’s education program or activity.”

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If you are a student at UW–Madison who experienced or witnessed harassment or discrimination on or near campus, we encourage you to reach out to someone. The Office of Student Assistance and Support (OSAS) connects students with campus and community resources and can help in the healing process. Reporting your experience to the university  also helps the university understand what is happening or what may be needed on campus to support a more inclusive environment.