Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training for Students

Boston University is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and equitable environment for all members of our community. As part of this effort, all students are required to complete online sexual misconduct prevention training each year. 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

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. 

Exempt Populations

The following groups are exempt from this training requirement:

• BU Academy 
• High School Summer Programs 
• Academic Immersion 
• High School Honors 
• RISE 
• Summer Challenge 
• Summer Pathways 
• Summer Preview 
• Tanglewood Institute 
• Theatre Arts Summer Institute 
• Visual Arts Summer Institute 
CELOP students* 
Non-credit Programs 
Prison Education Program 
SEA Semester (Cross-registered students, only) 

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.

 

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.

 

How to see if you met your requirement 

You can confirm that you completed the training and met your Compliance requirement on the MyBU Student Portal: 

  • Log into MyBU Student Portal  
  • Go to “My Health & Wellbeing” on the top menu bar 
  • Select “Check Compliance Status” on the Quick Links list 
  • You can double-check that you’ve completed all your assignments by visiting the training platform here

 Please Note:  It can take 24 hours for your compliance status to update. 

Tips for Taking the Training 

  • Take the training in the latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Explorer, Safari, iOS, and Android 
  • Change your preferred language for certain videos and closed captions, if desired. 
  • You can complete the training in sections. Be sure to complete a section before closing the browser. Otherwise, you may need to repeat that section the next time you log in. 
  • The surveys are private. BU does not see students’ individual answers. 
  • Take care of yourself with breaks, privacy, or by being near others. 

Help is available 

Most technical issues can be fixed through the following troubleshooting tips. 

If you are accessing training from a computer: 

  • Restart your browser or try a different browser. Note: On a Mac you’ll need to fully quit the browser. 
  • Make sure you are using a recent version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari. If you have any pending updates, they may need to be completed to move forward with training. 
  • Clear your browser’s cache & cookies, which are typically located under your browser’s history settings. 
  • It is possible that device-specific browser extensions and/or pop-up blockers may be interfering with your training. Try accessing the training from another browser to rule out this possibility. 
  • If you’re stuck within the training, your screen may be zoomed in too much – causing you to miss the prompt or navigation button. To zoom out on a PC or Chromebook, hit “control 0 (zero). On a Mac, hit “command 0 (zero)” 

If you are accessing training from a mobile device: 

  • The trainings are compatible with many mobile devices; however, some students may have personal configurations that prevent certain courses from loading. 
  • Some custom and policy courses are best displayed on a computer. If you are experiencing difficulty loading our training on a personal device, try accessing the courses through a laptop or desktop computer. 

If you’re still experiencing technical issues, help is available:

  • Student Account Issues: Students with questions about their student account, such as compliance/registration holds, should contact wellcourses@bu.edu.
  • Technical Help: Students experiencing technical issues taking the training should contact our training vendor, Vector Solutions, for assistance:
    • Submit an online ticket
    • Call all 866-384-9062(toll free)
      • Please note: Phone and online ticket support is available Monday through Friday between 8:00am – 6:00pm EST