In accordance with state law and federal laws, including Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the University of Washington works to prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.
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Protected characteristics include: Race Color Creed Religion National origin, including shared ancestry Citizenship Sex Pregnancy Age Marital status Sexual orientation Gender identity or expression Genetic information Disability Veteran status
If you or someone you know may have experienced discrimination or harassment, the University offers support, resources, and resolution options. You can learn more and connect with a Civil Rights Case Manager by visiting Make a Report. In many cases, you may submit a report anonymously. Case managers will:
- Listen to your concerns.
- Help you navigate the situation.
- Coordinate supportive measures.
- Provide information on available resolution options.
- Offer referrals to additional resources, both on and off campus.
You can also learn more about resources, options and initiatives related to sexual misconduct and disability and accessibility.
Title VI and race, color and national origin discrimination
FAQs
SafeCampus: Provides consultation and support when you have safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. You can request anonymity when you contact SafeCampus at 206-685-7233 or safecampus@uw.edu.
Seek help for yourself if needed:
- Students: You may contact the UW Bothell Counseling Center, UW Seattle Counseling Center, UW Tacoma Psychological and Wellness Services, or the UW Husky Helpline.
- Employees: You may contact the Washington State Employee Assistance Program. If you are a represented member of a staff union or academic and student union, you can also seek support from your union representative.
The Civil Rights Compliance Office does not have legally protected confidentiality but strives to safeguard individual privacy and only shares information as needed to respond to the requests of those who have been harmed, to assess community safety, or to comply with legal requirements.
Filing a police report is your right and personal choice. You can file a police report and also make a report to the University’s Civil Rights Compliance Office. To contact your local police department, call 911.
A protection order is a type of “restraining order” you can file against another person. It is a civil court order that may be issued by a judge at your request, and is not available through any University process.
Consider connecting with a Civil Rights Case Manager to discuss your options and learn more.
Anyone named as a respondent in a University investigation can access help to understand their rights and navigate the process.
- Student respondents can work with the Community Standards and Student Conduct’s Respondent Resources Program.
- Employee respondents can request assistance from a human resources consultant, the Faculty Liaisons Program, the Office of the Ombud, and the Washington State Employee Assistance Program. If you are a represented member of a staff union or academic and student union, you can also seek support from your union representative.
Civil Rights brochure
This brochure provides Civil Rights resources to address discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics. It explains Title VI protections, reporting obligations for employees, and the University’s nondiscrimination policies. The brochure outlines available supportive measures, resolution options, and ways to seek guidance from Civil Rights Case Managers.