I have not experienced sexual harassment or sexual assault while at Harvard. Should I still take this survey?

Yes. This survey is for all students, regardless of your personal experiences.

Why should I take the survey?

To help provide information that can inform policies designed to prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault.

With a better understanding of students’ experiences, Harvard can institute policies that prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault and provide enhanced support to community members who experience it.

To do this, a high response rate is critical.

What is the Sexual Conduct Survey?

A survey for Harvard degree-seeking students designed to measure the campus climate regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault.

The Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Assault established by President Faust last year recommended that a campus survey be designed to help the community better understand the incidence of sexual harassment and sexual assault on campus. Many other colleges and universities outlined similar goals. Harvard chose to join 26 other institutions in collaborating with the Association of...