Trainings & Materials

Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training

This training discusses your rights, responsibilities, and helps you build skills to safely intervene in situations that may lead to sexual violence. It also reviews resources and support services for sexual misconduct. This training is just one important part of the University’s efforts to promote a culture of respect and prevent interpersonal violence.

All students are required to complete sexual misconduct prevention trainings. Students who do not complete the training will become non-compliant with the University and withheld from using the course planner and registering for classes during their second semester.

How to Complete the Training

Students will receive an email with access to the training at the following times:

  • Fall-start students in mid-August
  • Spring-start students in early January
  • Summer-start students in late May
  • Medical and dental students in early July

Training Deadlines

Fall-Start Students

You will become non-compliant on October 15 if you have not completed the training.

Spring-Start Students

You will become non-compliant on March 1 if you have not completed the training.

Which Training Do I Need to Complete?

There are different requirements depending on your student status and athletic affiliation:

If you are… You need to complete:
Incoming Undergraduate student (First Year and Transfer students) Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates
Incoming Graduate student (First Year and Transfer students) Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students
Incoming Non-degree student Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students
Varsity student-athlete
  • Undergraduate or graduate training
  • Sexual Misconduct Prevention for Student Athletes † 
Returning Undergraduate, Graduate, and Non-degree student RespectEdu Ongoing: Taking Action

† The student athlete training needs to be completed every academic year.

Any assigned trainings will appear on your Vector homepage.

Training Waivers

We recognize that completing this training may be difficult for students who have experienced sexual or relationship violence. If you have concerns about completing the training due to its content, you can confidentially request a waiver through Student Health Services.