Welcome to the Office for Civil Rights
About the Office for Civil Rights
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) supports Purdue University’s commitment to maintain a positive and safe environment free from harassment that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person, fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding and mutual respect, and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential. OCR works with the Purdue University community in implementing and upholding policies and practices that are consistent with federal and state mandates as well as existing University policies regarding equal access and equal opportunity. The Office for Civil Rights is also the Title IX Office and the ADA Coordinator’s Office for the West Lafayette campus and Purdue in Indianapolis.
Harassment, Discrimination & Title IX
Explore Purdue’s harassment, discrimination, and Title IX resources to learn about reporting and investigations, policies, and various support options, and how to take action.
Accessibility Resources
Purdue University is committed to making education, employment, services, programs and activities accessible. Purdue University offers numerous resources to employees, students and visitors who may need additional assistance while attending, visiting and/or working for the University. The Purdue Community works together to remove any barriers that prevent equal opportunities to individuals who have disabilities.
Faculty Hiring
The University recognizes that the entire academic enterprise is strengthened by enlarging its community of well-qualified faculty members, increasing recognized academic accomplishments, and providing academic role models for its students and junior faculty.
Report An Incident
This form is to be used to report an incident that may violate the Anti-Harassment Policy and/or the Equal Opportunity and Equal Access Policy or the Title IX Harassment Policy. This form is NOT a Formal Complaint form.