Wake Forest University

Harassment is any unwelcome conduct (including, but not limited to: verbal assault or abuse, graphic or written statements, use of technology, physical assault) that may be threatening, harmful, or humiliating and is subjectively and objectively offensive. To constitute harassment, the unwelcome behavior…

What is bias? A bias incident is an act or behavior consciously or unconsciously motivated by the offender’s bias against facets of another’s identity. As stated in the University’s Equal Opportunity Policy, these facets include: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age…

Themes of registered social functions (including publicity materials) may not be sexually, racially, religiously, or ethnically offensive.

Non-Title IX Sexual/Gender-Based Harassment: Non-Title IX Sexual or gender-based harassment is a form of discrimination that includes verbal, written, or physical behavior, directed at someone, or against a particular group, because of that person’s or group’s sex, gender identity, actual or perceived…

Inciting, assisting, supporting, organizing, approving, or otherwise participating in any behavior that would constitute bullying, cyber bullying, and/or threatening behavior. Such behaviors are defined as repeated and/or individual actions, behaviors, communication (written or oral), or gestures directed at another member of the…

Harassing, bullying or intimidating others, or otherwise engaging in conduct prohibited by University policies or applicable law.