Policies & Procedures
At-a-Glance: Interim Policies
Learn more about Harvard's new Interim Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Interim Other Sexual Misconduct Policy.
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The Policies

Interim Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy
This Policy is designed to address conduct that falls within Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and other federal and state laws and regulations. This Policy addresses misconduct occurring on or after August 14, 2020.
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Interim Other Sexual Misconduct Policy
This Policy is designed to address sexual misconduct that falls outside the jurisdiction of the Interim Sexual Harassment Policy. This Policy addresses misconduct occurring on or after August 14, 2020.
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Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Policy
This Policy addresses sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct occurring before August 14, 2020.
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En Español (PDF)
The Procedures
The University has designated grievance procedures designed to provide prompt and equitable methods of investigation into concerns regarding sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct.
Regarding conduct occurring on or after August 14, 2020
Regarding conduct occurring before August 14, 2020
Regarding conduct occurring on or after August 14, 2020
Regarding conduct occurring before August 14, 2020
Additional Resources

Informational Materials
Further explore the policies and procedures and find answers to commonly asked questions.
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File a Formal Complaint
You may file a formal complaint alleging a violation of the Policy by submitting the formal complaint to the University Title IX Coordinator.
File a Formal Complaint

ODR Investigative Process
Learn more about the investigative process once a formal complaint has been filed and a case has been opened for investigation.