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Civil Rights Compliance Office (Tri-campus)

The Civil Rights Compliance Office (CRC) is responsible for compliance with civil rights laws and University policy. Federal and state laws collectively prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics, including age, citizenship, disability, national origin or shared ancestry, race, sex, gender, veteran status, and more. We serve the University by making it welcoming to all through education, compassionate response, and fair and timely resolution.

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Bias Incident Reporting (Tacoma)

All concerns involving potential bias, harassment, sexual misconduct or related retaliation at UW Tacoma can now be submitted through the UW Civil Rights & Title IX Report Form.

UW Tacoma students, staff, faculty and other academic personnel, as well as members of the public, can use this form to report about incidents they’ve observed, experienced or learned about. For more information, please visit the UW Civil Rights Compliance Office website or contact their team at civilrights@uw.edu.

The Civil Rights & Title IX Report Form is for NON-EMERGENCY incidents only. If your immediate safety is at risk, or you are witnessing violence or perceiving imminent harm to yourself or others, please immediately dial 911. You can also report non-emergencies to UW Tacoma Campus Safety & Security at (253) 692-4416. 

For emergencies, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call 988.

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Office of Equity and Inclusion (Tacoma)

The University of Washington Tacoma’s Office of Equity and Inclusion fosters meaningful and mutual partnerships that advance the transformative values of diversity, equity and inclusion in programming, professional development and community service. We offer educational and social support by developing culturally sustaining events and activities that create a sense of belonging and center the diverse needs of our students, staff, faculty and community members.  

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Undocumented Student Resources (Tacoma)

The University of Washington Tacoma and its Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Equity and Inclusion wholeheartedly welcomes, values, and embraces the presence of every student, regardless of their citizenship or immigration status. 

Undocumented students, DREAMers (DACA recipients), students with mixed-status families, and undocu- allies are vital members of our campus community. We invite you to explore the information, programs, and opportunities offered on- and off-campus to support your access, well-being, and success. 

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Center for Equity and Inclusion (Tacoma)

The goal of the Center for Equity and Inclusion is to ensure that all students feel seen, heard, respected and valued. To create a sense of belonging we positively affirm and advocate for diverse campus community members in alignment with our mission and UW Tacoma’s Strategic Plan. The Center aims to create a nondiscriminatory space open to all where you can build friendships, explore identity, develop intercultural awareness and skills, and learn from one another across differences. The Center is a supportive environment that fosters curiosity, critical thinking and compassion. 

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Bias Reporting Services (Bothell)

Concerns involving discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or related retaliation can now be reported through the Civil Rights & Title IX Report Form.

UW students, staff, faculty and other academic personnel, as well as members of the public, can use this reporting form. To learn about support options, reporting and what happens after a report is made, please visit the UW Civil Rights Compliance Office website or contact their team at civilrights@uw.edu.

If you are seeking confidential support, consider contacting the Office of the Ombud. For confidential support related to sexual assault, relationship violence or stalking, you can also contact the LiveWell Confidential Advocacy program.

For emergencies, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call 988.

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All-Gender Restrooms (Tri-campus)

All individuals may use facilities such as restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms that correspond with their gender identity; in other words, individuals may use the restroom of the gender they identify with. This is consistent with WAC 162-32-060

Gender neutral restrooms are available for anyone to use, including people who are trans or genderqueer. They provide greater privacy for those who prefer it, and are accessible to persons with disabilities who have a caregiver of a different gender or to parents with a child of a different gender than themselves.

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