If your claim against a faculty member is for discrimination or discriminatory harassment, you have options, both informal and formal, for dealing with your concerns. You may pursue informal means instead of or before making a formal complaint. If an informal procedure is ineffective, the formal procedures remain open to you. If your claim is not for discrimination or discriminatory harassment, you may pursue the informal procedures outlined below.

This Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual assault), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or genetic information (collectively, “the Protected Characteristics”). Such conduct may also violate federal, state or local law. 

In order to maintain a safe and secure learning, working and living environment, WashU prohibits the use, possession, distribution, or storage of weapons, explosives, or fireworks by any person on any University-owned or controlled property and at any University-sponsored activity or event, regardless of location. Any implied possession or threat of use of a weapon will also be considered a violation of this policy.

The primary goals of this Involuntary Leave Policy are to protect the well-being and safety of Washington University in St. Louis students and the university community and to preserve the integrity of the university’s academic, residential and administrative functions.