How to Report

Call 911 if you or someone else is in danger. 

All incidents (including incidents of hazing) that may include a violation of university policy should be reported as soon as possible. Any member of the University of Northern Iowa community, who knows of or has information related to a potential hazing incident should  report that information to the Office of the Dean of Students, specifically Student Conduct. 

Report an Incident
Stop Campus Hazing Act

Anyone can file a report and all reports are investigated. Important details in report submissions, include but are not limited to: 

  • Individual names of people
  • Names of organization(s) involved
  • Dates
  • Location(s) (where it happened)
  • Specific details or descriptions of what happened

The University’s ability to investigate any incident, including incidents of hazing depends on accurate, specific and detailed information being reported.

After a report is submitted, a staff member may follow-up with the reporting party regarding the concern reported, provide support resources, and clarify any vague statements or information presented. To the extent possible, reporting party names are kept private in the course of an investigation, but may need to be disclosed during the adjudication process. For questions regarding reporting, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students and ask to speak with a staff member working with Student Conduct. 

All reports are investigated by Student Conduct staff within the Office of the Dean of Students in alignment with student conduct processes and procedures. 
  

Additional Reporting Options: 

  • Law Enforcement: Hazing is a crime that can be reported to local law enforcement.
    • Incidents that occur on the University of Northern Iowa campus should be reported to the University of Northern Iowa Police.
    • Incidents that occur in the city of Cedar Falls should be reported to the Cedar Falls Police Department.
  • Anonymous Reports
    • Hazing can be reported anonymously to the Office of the Dean of Students, Student Conduct staff, through an online submission. Please note, the university will accept and review anonymous submissions. Anonymous submissions may limit the university's ability to follow up on the information provided. The Office of the Dean of Students encourages report submissions to include your name and contact information whenever possible.

 

Retaliation

In accordance with University Policy 13.19, Retaliation and Misconduct Reporting, “Retaliation is a violation of University Policy. The University will not tolerate acts of retaliation against an individual who reports suspected or observed misconduct, or cooperates in an investigation of misconduct. 

Good Samaritan Rule:

The Good Samaritan Rule, as a part of the Student Conduct Code, seeks to provide leniency to minimize any hesitation students or student organizations may have in obtaining immediate medical or other professional help for students in need typically due to alcohol intoxication or the misuse of drugs. Leniency is available to students or student organizations who accept medical or other professional assistance without fear of a disciplinary record for violating alcohol or drug policies. Students or student organizations who seek medical or other professional assistance for others, may be eligible for the same leniency. Students or student organizations may be provided educational opportunities but will not otherwise maintain a disciplinary record.

Additional information is available on the Dean of Students website. 

In compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, the Office of the Dean of Students, Student Conduct, will maintain and publish a Hazing Transparency Report (HTR) twice annually. This report will include a summary of substantiated hazing incidents, involved organizations, and student disciplinary findings and outcomes while adhering to applicable privacy laws.