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Student Behavioral Issues

Vanderbilt University’s Student Behavioral Policies Section of the Student Handbook guides behavioral expectations for students—undergraduate, graduate, and professional—as well as all Registered Student Organizations.

 

The Student Behavioral Procedures Section of the Student Handbook includes University procedures for adjudicating alleged violations of the Student Behavioral Policies, as well as other applicable procedures.

 

For additional information on how to file a report regarding Student Behavioral issues, please follow the instructions below.

 

 

Ways to Report a Student Behavioral Issue

  • File a Report with Vanderbilt University Office of Student Affairs
    • The General Incident Reporting Form should be used to report nonacademic violations of Vanderbilt University policy, including but not limited to alcohol or other drug violations, disorderly conduct, vandalism, and theft of property, that do not involve sexual misconduct or acts of discrimination. This form can be used to report incidents involving individual students or student organizations.
    • Reports made using this form are referred to Student Accountability, Community Standards and Academic Integrity for review.
  • File a Report with Vanderbilt University's Compliance Helpline (RealResponse)

    RealResponse is a secure reporting system that supports real-time, anonymous communication via the RealResponse web platform, text message, WhatsApp, or email. Vanderbilt's University Compliance Services Team uses RealResponse so individuals can submit concerns and receive follow‑up information or resources while keeping their identity protected, if they choose.

    Reports may be submitted anonymously or confidentially.

    • Anonymous Report: includes no identifying information and cannot be traced to the reporter.
    • Confidential Report: includes the reporter’s identity, which is protected but may be disclosed when required by law, to address health or safety concerns, or to comply with obligations such as Title IX or the Clery Act. Please consider these limits when choosing a reporting option.

    Do not use this system to report emergencies or situations posing an immediate threat to life or property. Reports submitted here may not receive an immediate response. For emergency assistance, contact local authorities.

    Vanderbilt University reviews every report and takes appropriate action. Providing as much detail as possible helps support a thorough review. In most cases, findings and any resulting actions must remain confidential and cannot be shared with the reporter.

     

    Submit an online report with RealResponse: