File a Complaint

You can also report sexual misconduct and/or workplace discrimination to an external state or federal agency. 

Students and employees can reach out to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at 646-428-3800 or [email protected].

Employees can also reach out to:

• New York State Division of Human Rights: 518-474-2705 | [email protected]

• U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC): 1-800-669-4000 | EEOC Reporting Form

You have the right to file a complaint with both law enforcement and the University, simultaneously. (Note: In an emergency, call 911.)

Note: Law enforcement agencies are a non-confidential reporting option, so they may send reports of sexual misconduct to the Office of Equity & Compliance.

Anyone — including students, faculty and staff — may report instances of sexual violence to the University Police Department (UPD).  

UPD conducts criminal investigations into such complaints to determine whether there has been a violation of New York State law.

Other criminal reporting options include:

• Albany Police Department

• Guilderland Police Department

• East Greenbush Police Department

• New York State Police Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit 

If someone requests an administrative investigation by the University, as well as a criminal investigation by police, the Office of Equity & Compliance will offer to coordinate the interview with police, so they do not have to retell their experience.

The 24/7 emergency departments at Albany Medical Center, St. Peter's Hospital and Albany Memorial offer sexual assault nurse exams.

During this type of exam, a specially trained medical provider diagnoses and provides treatment for any injuries, explains and offers medications to prevent pregnancy (if applicable) and sexually transmitted diseases, and collects forensic evidence. Participation in all or some of this process is completely voluntary.

Information provided during a medical exam is confidential and will not be released or shared without your consent. Completing a sexual assault nurse exam does not require you to report the violence to police or the University.

You should also be aware of the following:

• Sexual assault nurse exams provide potentially life-saving medical care and greatly enhance the likelihood of a successful prosecution of the assailant in a criminal case if you choose to report the incident now or in the future.

• It's important not to bathe, wash, change clothes or brush your teeth prior to seeking medical attention. If possible, it's also best that you not eat, drink or use the bathroom prior to the exam.

• For the purposes of evidence collection, the exam should be conducted within 96 hours of the assault. However, even if 96 hours have elapsed, the exam is still recommended.

• The exam is free and does not have to be charged to your insurance.

• The New York State Office of Victim Services may be able to assist in compensating victims/survivors for health care and counseling services, including emergency funds. Review the agency's Help for Crime Victims webpage or call their office at 1-800-247-8035 to learn more about your options.

You can request that an advocate accompany you to the hospital. Contact Albany County's Crime Victims and Sexual Violence Center's 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline at 518-447-7716 for support.

Current UAlbany students can also seek non-emergency care from Student Health Services (SHS), which offers general medical care, gynecological services, lab tests, pharmacy services and STI testing. Make an SHS appointment. Note: SHS does not provide forensic exams.

SHS is a confidential resource, which means they will not share your information without your explicit permission (except for in extreme circumstances, such as a serious health and/or safety emergency).