Faculty, staff, students and guests are encouraged to refer students who are struggling with academic, personal or emotional difficulties, or who may be exhibiting hostile, worrisome or other concerning behaviors. For information about what is meant by concerning behavior, please visit the When to Refer a Student page.

Student Conduct handles non-academic policy violations including Code of Student Conduct and Residence Life Community Standards violations. Use this form to report behaviors such as misuse of alcohol, disorderly conduct, drug use, theft, hazing, harassment (verbal or physical), threatening behavior, physical assault, vandalism, excessive noise, residence hall visitation, etc. This form should also be used to report a student for disruptive classroom behavior. Learn more about Student Conduct.

Academic Honesty Code violations include, but are not limited to, cheating or aiding others in the act of cheating; falsifying, altering, or misusing a document for academic purposes; and plagiarizing others' work. Use this form to report academic dishonesty or visit the Academic Honesty website for additional resources.

The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC) reviews reports of sex-based misconduct involving Auburn University students, employees, or other members of the university community, including dating violence, domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and stalking. Reports may be submitted by any individual who has experienced, been affected by, or has knowledge of sex-based misconduct involving a member of the Auburn University community. Additional information can be found on the Equal Opportunity Compliance website.

Auburn students and employees who would like to speak with a confidential Safe Harbor advocate about an incident of sexual or relationship violence can request confidential support online.

The University takes reports of bias-related misconduct seriously. A bias incident involves unwelcome or adverse conduct directed toward a person, group, or property, that is motivated by a bias on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected status.

The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC) is responsible for reviewing reports of bias-related discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or other prohibited conduct involving Auburn University students, employees, or other members of the university community. For additional information, please visit the EOC website.

Read Auburn University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Statement.

Hazing is any action taken or situation created intentionally or unintentionally whether on or off campus, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule...or other activities which are not consistent with organizational laws, ritual, or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution. Actions, forced or required or implied to be required, which violate federal, state, or local law, are considered hazing. This form should be used to report potential acts of hazing that may violate University policy and/or Alabama state law. Reports made using this form are referred to Student Conduct and Greek Life, if applicable, for review.

Faculty and staff identified as Campus Security Authorities (CSA’s) are required to report criminal offenses that occur on Auburn University's Clery Geography. The Clery Act requires universities to share information about campus safety and security practices, crime and fire statistics. Learn more about Auburn University's Clery Act Compliance.

What is a complaint?

A complaint is a criticism, grievance or protest. A complaint may be academic (in content) or related to another area or service of the university.

Academic Complaints include, but are not limited to academic conduct and discipline, academic standing (probation, suspension and/or dismissal), and grade appeals.

Non-Academic Complaints  include, but are not limited to admission appeals and petitions for readmission, bursar appeals, discrimination, sexual harassment or sexual misconduct, financial aid and scholarship appeals, parking and traffic appeals, residency appeals, student conduct and judiciary appeals, and student housing appeals.

General Complaints are used when a student cannot determine if the complaint is academic or non-academic.

How do students file a complaint?

Students have the right to file complaints about the conduct or behavior performed by the institution or by any of its agents. Student Affairs, through the Office of Student Conduct, maintains the process for the review of, response and attempted resolution of academic, non-academic or general complaints for students. The complaint process encourages using an informal resolution process to resolve complaints. If a complaint is not resolved through the informal process, there is a formal resolution process and protocol that may be utilized.

To use the informal process

Submit your complaint using the Student Complaint Form below. You may also contact Student Conduct by calling 334-844-1305 or emailing conduct@auburn.edu.

To use the formal process

Submit your complaint using the Student Complaint Form below. If you need assistance identifying the first point of contact for your complaint, contact Student Conduct by calling 334-844-1305 or emailing conduct@auburn.edu.