Confidentiality
Survivors have the option to report through confidential sources. Other university personnel are required to report.
The Department of Education released new regulations that took effect on Aug. 14, 2020. The university currently operates under EOP 1.06. Understanding this policy is important to help you determine what your next steps may be and options for resolution. Incidents reported before Aug. 14, 2020, will be referred to prior versions of this policy, which are located on the EOP website.
Previous Title IX Policies
Between Sept. 20, 2019, and Aug. 20, 2020, and involves a report of sexual harassment.
Download EOP 1.02: Sexual Harassment [pdf]
Prior to Nov. 16, 2018, and involves sexual assault, relationship violence or stalking.
Download STAF 1.08: Sexual Assault [pdf]
Download STAF 1.09: Relationship Violence, Stalking and Harassment [pdf]
Your Rights in the USC Investigation Process
Retaliation
The University of South Carolina nor any person may intimidate, threaten, coerce or discriminate against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by Title IX or because the individual has made a report or complaint, testified, assisted, or participated or refused to participate in any manner in the investigation, proceeding or hearing pursuant to this policy or the Title IX regulations.
Right to an advisor
Each person has the right to an advisor during the resolution process. Additionally, students with disabilities can be accompanied by a staff member in the Student Disability Resource Center and receive accommodations.
South Carolina Crime Victims' Bill of Rights
Victims of crimes that occur in South Carolina are guaranteed a number of rights that support justice and due process.