MUSC is committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment that is supportive of its mission and free from harassment and discrimination. To this end, MUSC prohibits harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, and other civil rights violations, including intimidation, hazing, bullying, etc. (“Prohibited Conduct”). MUSC promptly and equitably responds to address reports of Prohibited Conduct, acts to eliminate discrimination and harassment, and will remedy any adverse effects on the MUSC community.

Reporting Prohibited Conduct

MUSC strongly encourages individuals who have experienced, have knowledge of, or have witnessed harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, hazing, bullying, or other types of civil rights violations (known as Prohibited Conduct) committed by or against students, staff, or faculty to report the incident immediately to the Office of Federal and State Compliance

If you experience or witness any form of Prohibited Conduct, please report it by emailing  t¾±³Ù±ô±ð¾±³æ°ª³¾³Ü²õ³¦.±ð»å³Ü or using the  Form, or submitting a written complaint in person to the Office of Federal and State Compliance located at: 171 Ashley Ave, Main Hospital, Suite 246, Charleston, SC 29425-5020.

Reporting to Law Enforcement

All members of the MUSC community have the right to make a report or to decline to make a report to law enforcement. Police have the unique legal authority to seek and execute search warrants, collect forensic evidence that may have been left at relevant locations, and make arrests when there is probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed. Law enforcement can be reached at any time by calling “911” for emergencies or one of the numbers listed below.

• MUSC Public Safety: 843-792-4196 (emergency) or any callbox on campus;
• Charleston City Policy Department: 843-743-7200  (²Ô´Ç²Ô-±ð³¾±ð°ù²µ±ð²Ô³¦²â)
• Charleston County Sheriff’s Office: 843-554-2444

Time Limitations

There is no time limit for reporting Prohibited Conduct. However, to maximize MUSC’s ability to gather relevant and reliable information, contact witnesses, investigate thoroughly, and respond meaningfully, complainants and individuals with information are urged to make reports as soon as possible. If a report is filed against an individual who is no longer a student or employee at MUSC, the University will not have disciplinary authority over the respondent. In the event the respondent is not affiliated with MUSC at the time of the report, the complainant will still be eligible to receive supportive measures may seek assistance from the Office of Federal and State Compliance in identifying or contacting law enforcement.

Responsible Employees

Except for Confidential Resources who are acting in their confidential capacity, all faculty and employees with supervisory or HR responsibilities are designated as Responsible Employees. Whenever a Responsible Employee receives information about potential discrimination or harassment based on protected status, sexual misconduct, dating or domestic violence, stalking, or related retaliation, that employee must report that information to the Office of Federal and State Compliance. The Responsible Employee must share as much information as they know, such as the date, time, and location of the incident; the names of the parties involved; a brief description of the incident; and whether the incident has already been reported to someone else.

View our guidance on your Responsible Employee Guidelines.

Reporting Externally

All members of the MUSC community (students, faculty, and staff) may also file an external complaint with the US Department of Education, . Complaints may be filed with OCR on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, or ancestry (including a person’s limited English proficiency or English learner status, and actual or perceived shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics, including membership in a religion that may be perceived to exhibit such characteristics); sex or gender (including pregnancy or parental status and sex stereotypes); disability (including those currently without an impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, but who have a record of or are regarded as having a disability); age; and retaliation.