Annual Notices
See required notices, reports, and additional resources for the topic areas below.
Clery Compliance
The Clery Act requires institutions of higher education that receive federal student aid funds, including NC State, to prepare, disclose and publish campus crime statistics, security policies and safety information communicated to students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Drug Free Workplace and Campus
Illegal drugs endanger the health and safety of members of the NC State community and imperil the integrity of the pursuit of learning and working. The University is committed to education, counseling, rehabilitation and elimination of illegal drugs.
2024 Annual Notice: Drug-Free School and Workplace
POL 09.00.02 Drug Education, Screening and Counseling Program
REG 04.10.01 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
REG 09.00.04 Drug Education Screening, Counseling, and Deterrence Program
Employee Excess Liability Insurance
If an employee is acting with the course and scope of his or her employment, the State’s excess liability insurance policy provides coverage for acts or omissions in the event the employee is sued individually.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination (including Title IX)
NC State creates inclusive working and educational environments free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. NC State recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of relevant factors such as ability, merit and performance.
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in all university programs, services and benefits. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination. Sexual violence is the most egregious form of sexual harassment.
2024 Annual Notice: Discrimination and Harassment
POL 04.25.05 Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Policy
REG 04.25.02 – Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Complaint Procedures
REG 04.25.06 – Equal Opportunity, Title IX and Non-Discrimination Training for Employees
REG 04.25.08 – Title IX Sexual Harassment Resolution Procedure
Office of Equal Opportunity webpage
Reporting and Filing a Complaint – Equal Opportunity
Safe at NC State webpage – including how to File a Report
POL 11.35.01 – Student Conduct
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, and its corresponding regulations give students certain rights to privacy of their education records and rights of access to their education records.
Annual Notification of Rights Under FERPA
REG 11.00.01 – Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA)
20 U.S. Code § 1232g – Family educational and privacy rights
Free Speech
The free and open exchange of ideas remains a hallmark of our university community. At NC State, we continually strive to foster free speech in an environment where members of our community can learn from one another and where all are treated with dignity and respect. We follow all federal and state laws and university policies with respect to free speech and the conduct of campus events.
Annual Report on Free Speech and Free Expression Within the University (The University of North Carolina System)
Human Trafficking
NC State University opposes human trafficking in any form. Not only is human trafficking contrary to NC State’s core values, but is also illegal and therefore subject to prosecution and other penalties under both North Carolina and federal law and regulations. The U.S. Government has a zero-tolerance policy regarding Government employees, contractor personnel or their agents engaging in any form of trafficking in persons.
NC State employees are expected to report any activity involving the trafficking of persons. NC State prohibits any retaliatory action against individuals who make a good-faith disclosure of suspected human trafficking activities.
For more information, please visit the SPARCS Human Trafficking webpage.
Illegal Peer to Peer File Sharing
NC State protects the copyright of others and will discipline employees or students who are found to have illegally downloaded content and/or shared music, movies, videos, games and other online media.
2024 Annual Notice: Illegal Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
Interpersonal Relationships among Faculty, Staff and Students
Certain types of interpersonal relationships among faculty, staff, and students can create an inherent conflict of interest that affects a student or employee’s ability to be objectively supervised, instructed, or evaluated. Some interpersonal relationships among faculty, staff, and students are prohibited (e.g., amorous relationship between student and faculty member) and some relationships are subject to a conflict management plan (e.g., department head supervising related person). Employees and students are expected to be aware of this policy and to report any relationships that may violate or pose a conflict to this policy.
POL 04.20.06 – Interpersonal Relationships among Faculty, Staff and Students
Misuse of State Property
University employees who have a suspicion, information or evidence of misuse of state property must report such information or evidence to University Police, Internal Audit or their immediate supervisor within three days.
Political Activities
Each member of the university community has the right to freely express his/her views on any subject, including advocacy for/against candidates for public office. However, in exercising these rights, the resources of the university cannot be used. Engagement in political activities by employees should be conducted independent of their employment and at times when such activity does not interfere with employment. If an employee seeks to be a candidate for office or seeks to serve in office, there are strict timelines and a petition to receive permission.
POL 05.00.04 Political Activities
Political Activities of Employees FAQs
Reminders Regarding University Employment and Political Activities (The University of North Carolina System)
Student Consumer Information
The U.S. Department of Education requires schools to provide consumer information about educational programs and the school’s success. This information is intended to allow students and families to make good decisions as they select a college, ensuring that the university delivers on the services promised.
Voting in North Carolina
The North Carolina State Board of Elections (SBOE) has approved the use of NC State University’s student and employee identification cards for voting identification purposes. The SBOE requires the below information sheet to be provided to our students and employees. For more information on the qualifications to vote in North Carolina, photo identification requirements for voting, and voting options, see the information below.
Student Services Center – NC Voter Registration & Voting Information
Registering as a College Student in North Carolina (State Board of Elections – Scroll down for this year’s Info Sheet on Voting)
Register and Vote in Your State (U.S. Election Assistance Commission)
National Mail Voter Registration Form (U.S. Election Assistance Commission)
Whistleblower Protections
NC State is committed to protecting individuals who report concerns. Reporting suspected violations of law, policies, regulations or rules is a protected activity. Any adverse action (including intimidation, threats, or coercion) taken against an individual because the individual reported a concern constitutes retaliation and is strictly prohibited.