If you have a concern about misconduct, don’t keep it to yourself. Discuss it with a supervisor or contact the Misconduct Hotline.

Welcome to Michigan State University’s Misconduct Hotline

Michigan State University has implemented a telephone and web reporting Hotline to help maintain adherence to ethical practices. The purpose of the Hotline is to provide an anonymous method to report known or suspected misconduct for Michigan State University related to fiscal matters, conflicts of interest, employment, medical/HIPAA, research, safety, athletics, discrimination/harassment, hazing, privacy, retaliation, or any other area of legal, policy, or ethical concern not specifically listed.

The expanded Misconduct Hotline does not replace the University Reporting Protocols regarding child abuse, sexual assault or child pornography. While such issues may be referred to the Misconduct Hotline, employees are also required to follow the reporting protocols. The reporting protocols are available at the Human Resources website.

The University prohibits retaliation against any individual who makes a report in good faith of known or suspected misconduct.

Areas to Report

You can report misconduct in the areas listed below or any other compliance issues that do not fit into an existing area.

  • Athletics
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • Discrimination and Harassment
  • Employment
  • Fiscal Misconduct
  • Hazing
  • Medical and HIPAA
  • Privacy
  • Research
  • Retaliation
  • Safety

Descriptions of Misconduct Codes


Online Hotline

Visits to the reporting website are not tracked. You can choose to provide your name or remain anonymous.

Submit a report online »

Phone Hotline

Anonymous calls can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Dial (800) 763-0764

The Misconduct Hotline is not for reporting emergencies.

If you need immediate assistance, please dial 9-1-1