Scope and Jurisdiction: Sexual and Related Misconduct Policy

A. Scope

The Policy and Procedures applies regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, ability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other protected class recognized under federal, state, or local law.

The Sexual and Related Misconduct Policy and Procedures for the Fordham University Community (“Policy and Procedures”) explains: (i) options for reporting sexual and related misconduct (on- and off-campus); (ii) the University’s process and procedures for responding to reports of prohibited conduct under this Policy; and (iii) the rights available to community members under the Policy and Procedures. 

Prohibited conduct that occurred prior to August 14, 2020, will be handled according to the policy that was in effect at the time the incident occurred.

B. Jurisdiction. The Policy and Procedures applies to conduct by all students, faculty, staff, administrators and third-parties taking place on campus or at Fordham University sponsored programs, activities, or events (including study abroad programs) and academic, learning, and service programs located off-campus. The Policy and Procedures also applies to conduct that has a continuing effect at on or off-campus programs, activities, or events.