What Would You Like to Report?
Appalachian State is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment. This reporting hub brings together all of our reporting options in one place so that members of the campus community can quickly find the right resource for their concern. Whether you are seeking to report a safety issue, share a concern about misconduct, or request support, this page will guide you to the appropriate office and reporting process.
Emergency or urgent concern? This site is not for reporting emergency situations. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 911.
Discrimination and Sex-Based Misconduct
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Accommodation Concern
Concerns related to receiving approved academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and services, or reasonable workplace accommodations.
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Physical Accessibility Issue
Encounters with a barrier to access (physical, programmatic, parking, etc.) on the basis of disability at Appalachian State University.
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Digital Accessibility Concern
Disability-barrier or access concern with digital content/materials or technology.
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Discrimination & Harassment
Discrimination and harassment based on protected status involve unfair treatment or conduct interfering with learning, work, or access to university services.
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Sex-Based Misconduct
Sex-Based misconduct includes any unwanted sexual contact without explicit consent, as well as contact involving force, coercion, threats, or incapacitation.
Violation of Policy
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Academic Integrity
Appalachian State University’s Academic Integrity Code is designed to create an atmosphere of trust, respect, fairness, honesty and responsibility.
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Animal Research Concerns
App State requires all research animals to be handled, housed, treated, cared for, and transported ethically and humanely, per laws and policies.
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Code of Student Conduct
Appalachian State University fosters safety, learning, and student growth. Students commit to high standards of behavior supporting its educational mission.
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Employee Relations Grievance
Appalachian State University promotes direct communication between employees and supervisors to address grievances cooperatively.
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Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Fraud is intentional deception for gain. Waste is careless expenditure due to inefficiency. Abuse is improper, unethical use of authority or resources.
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Human Research Concerns
Research participants may have a complaint about their research project or have questions about their rights as a research participant.
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Research Misconduct
Research misconduct is falsification, fabrication, plagiarism, or serious deviation from accepted practices in proposing, performing, or reporting research.
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Hazing
Hazing is any activity or behavior that endangers, humiliates, intimidates, or harms an individual to join, participate in, or maintain membership.
Safety and Security Concern
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Abuse or Neglect of a Minor
Under university policy and NC law, all App State community members must report any reasonable suspicion that a minor has been abused or neglected.
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Crime
Crime includes illegal acts that are punishable by law.
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Information Security Incident
Any activity that risks misuse, damage, denial of service, or loss of confidentiality or integrity to the App State network, connected devices, or data.
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Safety, Environmental Compliance & Wellbeing
NC's Hazard Recognition Program asks App State faculty, staff, and students to identify and report safety hazards found across campus and workplaces.
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University Housing Incident
App State members can report student or residence hall incidents online. Non-members call 828-262-2704. For emergencies, call ASU Police at 828-262-8000.
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Workplace Violence
App State is committed to a safe, violence-free workplace for employees through prevention, victim support, and holding perpetrators accountable.
Reporting at Appalachian State University
Explore Frequently Asked Questions
Can I be retaliated against for making a report?
The University prohibits retaliation against any person who participates or is perceived to participate in a protected activity. Further, North Carolina’s Anti-Retaliation Statute (G.S. 95-241) prohibits employers from taking any adverse action against an employee who, in good faith, reports or participates in investigations of suspected legal violations, workplace safety concerns, or other protected activities. Retaliation includes adverse actions, including but not limited to intimidation, threats, or coercion related to an adverse action.
What if I am not sure whether something should be reported?
If you are unsure whether an incident, concern, or behavior should be reported, we encourage you to submit a report. The appropriate University office can help determine whether additional action is needed and connect individuals with available resources.
Can I submit a report on behalf of someone else?
Yes. Reports may be submitted by individuals who have experienced an incident directly, witnessed concerning behavior, or received information that may warrant review.
Can I submit a report anonymously?
Some reporting options allow anonymous reporting, while others may require contact information to facilitate follow-up. Anonymous reports will be reviewed to the extent possible; however, the University's ability to investigate or respond may be limited if additional information is needed.
What happens after I submit a report?
After a report is received, it is reviewed by the appropriate University office. Depending on the nature of the concern, the University may contact the reporting party, assess available information, initiate an investigation, provide supportive resources, or refer the matter to another office for review.
Will my report remain confidential?
The University strives to protect the privacy of all individuals involved in a report to the extent permitted by law. Information is shared only with those who have a legitimate need to know in order to review, investigate, respond to, or resolve the reported concern, and may be disclosed when required by law or necessary to address safety concerns.
What if the situation is an emergency?
If there is an immediate threat to health or safety, a crime in progress, or another emergency situation, call 911 immediately rather than submitting an online report.
Can I report concerns involving students, employees, visitors, or third parties?
Yes. Reports may involve students, faculty, staff, volunteers, contractors, visitors, or other individuals participating in University programs, activities, or operations.
How do I know which reporting option to use?
Review the categories and examples provided on this page and select the option that best matches your concern. If you are unsure, submit a report through the most applicable category, and the University will help route the report to the appropriate office.