How to File a Complaint

3 Ways to File a Complaint

File a Complaint with the University

If you feel someone has sexually harassed you — or has discriminated against or harassed you because of your membership in a protected class (such as race, gender, sexual identity, military status, marital status, age, national origin or religion) — call the Dean of Students Office at (949) 214-3057. We will arrange for an investigator to interview you. Although we encourage you to make an appointment, complaint investigators are generally available for walk-in appointments as well.

Prior to the interview, you should complete our complaint form. While doing so is not required, it will greatly assist us in more efficiently handling your concerns. Those with disabilities will be assisted by our staff in filling out the complaint form.

While some questions can be answered by telephone, your inquiry does not become an official complaint until our office has conducted this initial in-depth interview. After the interview, we will advise you whether or not our office will investigate your complaint. In some cases, your complaint may be referred to a more appropriate office for handling if it does not fall within the purview of the Office of the Dean of Students.

Report Anonymously

Any individual may make an anonymous report concerning an act of sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking. An individual may report the incident without disclosing their name, identifying the Responding Person, or requesting any action. Depending on the amount of the information available about the incident or the individuals involved, the University’s ability to respond may be limited.

Report to Law Enforcement

An incident of sexual misconduct or relationship violence can be reported to the Irvine Police Department at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling 911 or the non-emergency line at (949) 724-7000. The Irvine Police Department is located at 1 Civic Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92606.

At the complaint’s request, Concordia University Irvine will assist the complainant in contacting law enforcement. If the complainant decides to pursue the criminal process, the University will cooperate with law enforcement to the extent permitted by law.

Accommodations, Safety, and Interim Measures

After a report is made and prior to final determination, Concordia University Irvine will implement appropriate accommodations, safety measures and interim measures to protect the complainant and the needs of others involved in the incident, if so requested by the complainant or others involved in the incident and if such measures are reasonably available.