Sexual Assault Resources and Support for Graduate and Professional Students
Experiencing, witnessing, or hearing about sexual violence can have a profound impact on your well-being. Recent events and public conversations surrounding sexual assault may bring forward difficult emotions, memories, or concerns. Whatever your experience, support is available, and you do not have to navigate it alone.
The Graduate School is committed to fostering an environment where all students feel supported, respected, and valued. We encourage graduate and professional students to seek assistance whenever needed and to reach out to trusted friends, mentors, faculty members, or support professionals.
More information on Reporting Bias, Assault, & Harassment is available on the Graduate School website.
Confidential Resources
The university offers a number of confidential and non-confidential resources for individuals who are looking for support, or an opportunity to consider next steps, who need care or who may be unsure about whether to report incidents to the university or police. Conversations with the university’s confidential resources are kept strictly confidential and, except in rare circumstances, will not be shared (including to faculty, coaches, parents, etc.) without explicit permission.
The SHARE Office (Sexual Harassment and Assault – Response and Education)
Housed within the Skorton Center for Health Initiatives provides key services, training and education, advocacy and support for victims/survivors. A centralized website provides information and resources to the Cornell community about sexual harassment, assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking, gender discrimination, and other related forms of violence. It includes information about Cornell services, support, reporting options, education, and advocacy.
The Victim Advocacy Program in the SHARE Office provides confidential, survivor-centered support to individuals who have experienced sexual violence, dating or relationship violence, harassment, stalking, and other forms of harm. Advocates can provide support to survivors who are navigating Title IX or criminal proceedings, and answer questions and provide information to those who are considering what options they may want to pursue. Survivors do not need to make a report, participate in a formal process, or take any particular action to receive advocacy services and support.
Email: victimadvocate@cornell.edu
Call 607-255-1212
Mental Health and Counseling Support
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Graduate and professional students based in Ithaca can access confidential counseling and mental health support through Cornell Health’s Counseling and Psychological Services.
Mental Health Resources
Community-Based Mental Health Services
- Embedded therapists work directly within colleges and student communities to provide accessible mental health support.
- Let’s Talk offers free, informal, drop-in consultations with Cornell mental health professionals and can be a good first step for students seeking support.
Non-Confidential Resources
Student Support and Advocacy Services
Student Support and Advocacy Services helps students navigate personal, academic, and institutional challenges, including those related to community crises, personal well-being, and campus support systems.
The Graduate School’s Student Life team can help you navigate available resources, discuss concerns, and connect you with appropriate support services. Please reach out so that you can access the support and resources you need and would find helpful.
Additional Information
For information about university policies, ongoing initiatives, and institutional responses related to sexual misconduct prevention and education:
If you are in immediate danger or experiencing an emergency, call 607-255-1111 if you are on the Ithaca campus, call 911 from any location, or contact local emergency services immediately.