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Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education

Reporting Options

In an emergency, dial 911 to contact local law enforcement

You may want to contact the campus advocate to discuss your options before you report, and it is your right to have an advocate present while you talk to law enforcement or campus officials. 

If you are a survivor of sexual violence, dating/domestic violence and/or stalking, you have the choice to report these crimes to law enforcement and/or the Student Judicial Affairs (SJA) Office. They may investigate and pursue action against perpetrators if the survivor so desires.

UC Merced Police Department

Non-Emergency: 209-228-2677

In compliance with Jeanne Clery Act disclosure requrements, the Annual Security Report is available on the UCMPD Website here.

Merced City Police Department

Non-Emergency: 209-385-6905

Student Conduct

Reports of student misconduct may be submitted by email, fax, or by delivery to the Student Conduct Office (reports may be submitted confidentially and the Student Conduct Staff may help you to evaluate whether a misconduct report is appropriate and in preparing the report). The Student Conduct Office is open for these purposes during normal business hours. If you have any additional questions or concerns, you can contact the office at  209-228-5433.

Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination

For any questions or concerns regarding discrimination, harrassment, or sexual harrassment, contact Michael Salvador at 209-285-9510 or by email at msalvador2@ucmerced.edu.

For more information about UC Merced's policies and procedures surrounding sexual violence and harassment, visit http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.

To file your report of sexual violence, discrimination and/or sexual harassment online, or to learn your reporting options, please use the OPHD reporting Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Form site.

Office of Ethics, Compliance, Audit and Risk

The Office of Ethics, Compliance, Audit and Risk provides direction, guidance and resources to assist the campus in creating and maintaining a positive and healthy learning, working and living environment.

Bias Incident ReSponse Team (BIRST)

BIRST in a University-wide team that receives information about bias incidents from individuals who have been a target of or witnessed an act of bias.