Incident Reporting Form
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful campus environment. This form allows you to report incidents of discrimination, harassment, or other conduct that violates University values and policies and/or to request support.
DO NOT USE THIS FORM FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
If this is an on-campus emergency, contact the University of Massachusetts Police Department at 413-545-3111 if you are using a cell phone. Dial 911 or your local law enforcement agency if this is an off-campus emergency.
Process and Privacy
Submitting a report assists in upholding the integrity and safety of the University. Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation email. Reports will be reviewed by the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA) within two (2) business days, with follow-up via your provided contact information.
All information is kept private, but not confidential. For more details on reporting, please visit the Equal Opportunity and Access Policies and/or OEI Response Protocol pages.
Important Notes
- Submission does not automatically file a formal complaint; reports are reviewed for next steps based on University policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Faculty and staff who are Responsible Employees must report known or suspected incidents of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation involving students, employees, or third parties as required by University policy.
- Individuals who report incidents are protected from retaliation under University policies and state and federal law.
Support Resources
The University offers campus members a variety of support resources and supports related to reporting, obtaining assistance, or engaging with reporting offices. University resource offices may be confidential or private. For more information on these, please consult the campus resources listed on the Reporting Resources & Options page.
If you have any specific questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions please email us at [email protected].
Background Information
This report can be submitted anonymously, meaning you are not required to reveal your identity. However, this will make direct follow up, investigations, remedy, etc. more challenging for University officials. We will do our best to protect your identity. For anonymous reporting resources please visit: Reporting Resources & Options
Responsible employees are required to disclose their name.