Princeton University does not tolerate sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment. Such conduct is harmful to the well-being of our community members, our learning and working environments, and the collegial relationships among students, faculty, and staff that characterize the culture of Princeton.

The Title IX Sexual Harassment policy is based on definitions set forth in regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Education under Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and Title IX Sexual Harassment policy limits the scope of Title IX Sexual Harassment to, among other things, conduct that occurs within the United States and conduct that occurs within the University’s education program or activity. The full text of the Title IX Sexual Harassment policy, including examples of prohibited conduct, resources, and options for addressing concerns, can be viewed online at http://inclusive.princeton.edu/addressing-concerns/policies/title-ix-se…. Members of the University community are expected to be familiar with and adhere to the regulations set forth in this policy.

In order to address incidents of sexual misconduct that do not fall within the definition of Title IX Sexual Harassment, the University has two policies that address sexual misconduct: (1) the Title IX Sexual Harassment policy and (2) the University Sexual Misconduct policy. These policies are interrelated and must be read together.

The University Sexual Misconduct policy applies only to certain conduct, as defined under that policy. Specifically, the University Sexual Misconduct policy applies to forms of sexual misconduct that do not fall under the scope of the Title IX Sexual Harassment policy, including sexual exploitation, improper conduct related to sex, and University sexual harassment. The University Sexual Misconduct policy also applies to certain contact that would otherwise be prohibited under the Title IX Sexual Harassment policy (e.g., sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking under the Title IX Sexual Harassment policy), but which must be dismissed under the Title IX Sexual Harassment policy because they do not meet the jurisdictional requirements. The full text of the University Sexual Misconduct policy, including examples of prohibited conduct, resources, and options for addressing concerns, can be viewed online at http://inclusive.princeton.edu/addressing-concerns/policies/university-…. Members of the University community are expected to be familiar with and adhere to the regulations set forth in this policy.

The University will respond to reports or formal complaints of conduct prohibited under the Title IX Sexual Harassment policy and the University Sexual Misconduct policy with measures designed to stop the prohibited conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remediate any adverse effects of such conduct on campus or in University-related programs or activities.

The University will not deprive an individual of rights guaranteed under federal and state law (or federal and state antidiscrimination provisions; or federal and state law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex) when responding to any claim of Title IX Sexual Harassment or University Sexual Misconduct.