If a student is believed to be missing and all attempts to contact or locate them have already been made, please contact the Department of Public Safety at (213) 740-4321 to file a report. The Department of Public Safety will work with various campus and community partners to attempt to locate the missing person.

If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, there are many resources on campus to help. Student Counseling Services is available 24/7 at (213) 740-7711 with crisis counseling support. If someone’s life may be in imminent danger, always contact the Department of Public Safety immediately at (213) 740-4321.

If a student is hospitalized for any reason, please call CSI at (213) 821-4710 for assistance and resources. CSI can send professor notifications when students are unable to, and can provide additional support while the student focuses on their rest and recovery.

We know that life continues to happen when students come to college. Should a student experience a family emergency or personal tragedy, please contact our office at soon as possible via phone (213-821-4710) or email uscsupport@usc.edu. Every situation is unique, and we want to connect with each student to make sure they have the support and resources they need to navigate any difficult times they may face. For immediate emotional support, Student Counseling Services offers access to an on-call counselor 24/7. They can be reached at (213) 740-7711 (including after-hours) or for a walk-in crisis appointment on the third floor of the Engemann Student Health Center during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm).

Campus Support & Intervention oversees outreach to students after critical incidents, both on campus and around the world. If a student is impacted by a large-scale incident, such as a natural disaster or tragedy, they can connect with CSI for support and assistance in connecting with resources.

Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services (RSVP) provides immediate therapy services for situations related to gender and power-based harm (e.g., sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking). In case of an emergency or if you need immediate assistance, please call (213) 740-9355 (WELL) - press zero “0” to speak to an on-call counselor after hours. RSVP on-call counselors aid in discussing medical options, reporting options and provide crisis support and advocacy. RSVP can also be reached via email at eshcrsvp@usc.edu.

Contact RSVP to discuss your situation and options for help and support. If you are hurt or threatened, file an incident report with LAPD (911) or the USC Department of Public Safety (213) 740-4321 (emergency), (213) 740-6000 (Non-emergency).

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, there can be time-sensitive decisions to make. Call a confidential advocate who can explain all of your medical and reporting options and provide immediate emotional support. lease call (213) 740-9355 (WELL) - press zero “0” to speak to an on-call counselor after hours. RSVP on-call counselors aid in discussing medical options, reporting options and provide crisis support and advocacy. RSVP can also be reached via email at eshcrsvp@usc.edu. To report immediately, contact DPS (213) 740-4321 and/or call 911

Occasionally, the university experiences threatening and disruptive behavior on the part of some students. Student behaviors may range from simple disruptions in class, to ongoing harassment, to verbal and physical threats. The Disruptive and Threatening Student Behavior Guidebook for Faculty and Staff is designed to assist your department in thinking through and responding to various situations. You may also consult with the Chief Threat Assessment Officer, Patrick Prince princep@usc.edu.

The Title IX office is responsible for responding to reports of student harassment and student organization discrimination when based on a protected characteristic. The university prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following characteristics: race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic, which may be specified in applicable laws and government regulations.

No student may commit harassment based on a protected characteristic. Harassment is verbal or physical conduct based on a protected characteristic. For additional information the policy is available in SCampus. It is important to foster and maintain a campus atmosphere of mutual respect. Aggressive solicitation is prohibited. More information on the University Code of Conduct can also be found in SCampus.