Fraternization Policy

Except as set forth below (under “Limited Exceptions”):

Any Bryant non-student community member is strictly prohibited from engaging in romantic or sexual relationships or behavior with any currently enrolled Bryant University undergraduate student – even if both or all parties in the relationship believe the relationship is consensual.
Bryant non-student community members are strictly prohibited from engaging in romantic or sexual relationships or behavior with currently enrolled graduate students when the non-student community member teaches, evaluates, supervises, advises, or has authority or power over the graduate student, or when he or she is likely to do so (or have such power or authority over the graduate student) in the future.

In cases where a Bryant employee is enrolled as a student in graduate or undergraduate courses, this policy does not prohibit that employee (who is also in a student status) from engaging in relationships with other Bryant employees; unless prohibited by other University
In cases where a recent Bryant graduate becomes an employee, this policy does not prohibit the recent graduate from continuing a pre-existing romantic or sexual relationship with an undergraduate or graduate student; as long as (i) no conflict of interest exists, (ii) and there is no teaching, evaluative, supervisory, or advisory relationship between the parties, or any other unequal power
To the extent, on the date when Bryant implements this policy, any Bryant employee is in a pre-existing romantic or sexual relationship with a undergraduate or graduate student, Bryant may, in its absolute discretion, grant an exception to this policy, if (and only if) (i) the employee reports the pre-existing relationship to the Human Resources Department, (ii) there is no teaching, evaluative, supervisory, or advisory relationship between the parties (or any other unequal power dynamic), and (iii) the employee complies with all other University directives to avoid a conflict of interest or the appearance of

Individuals with concerns about any potentially prohibited relationships should contact the Human Resources Department. Any potentially prohibited relationship is subject to University review.

Employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please see the University’s sexual misconduct policy for definitions related to consent and other applicable terms.

Reporting Options

Complainants (or others who become aware of an incident of prohibited conduct) are encouraged to report the incident to the University through the following reporting options:

The Human Resources Department

401-232-6010

humanresources@bryant.edu

The CARE team

401-232-6046

Care Team website and referral form.

Electronic Reporting Form

Complaints regarding prohibited conduct may be made by third-party individuals in which case, they will be treated as sexual harassment complaints in accordance with the University sexual misconduct policy. If an individual wishes to report a concern or violation of the Bryant fraternization policy, they may use the fraternization policy reporting form.

Limited Exceptions

In cases where a Bryant employee is enrolled as a student in graduate or undergraduate courses, this policy does not prohibit that employee (who is also in a student status) from engaging in relationships with other Bryant employees; unless prohibited by other University
In cases where a recent Bryant graduate becomes an employee, this policy does not prohibit the recent graduate from continuing a pre-existing romantic or sexual relationship with an undergraduate or graduate student; as long as (i) no conflict of interest exists, (ii) and there is no teaching, evaluative, supervisory, or advisory relationship between the parties, or any other unequal power
To the extent, on the date when Bryant implements this policy, any Bryant employee is in a pre-existing romantic or sexual relationship with a undergraduate or graduate student, Bryant may, in its absolute discretion, grant an exception to this policy, if (and only if) (i) the employee reports the pre-existing relationship to the Human Resources Department, (ii) there is no teaching, evaluative, supervisory, or advisory relationship between the parties (or any other unequal power dynamic), and (iii) the employee complies with all other University directives to avoid a conflict of interest or the appearance of

Individuals with concerns about any potentially prohibited relationships should contact the Human Resources Department. Any potentially prohibited relationship is subject to University review.

Employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please see the University’s sexual misconduct policy for definitions related to consent and other applicable terms.

Reporting Options

Complainants (or others who become aware of an incident of prohibited conduct) are encouraged to report the incident to the University through the following reporting options:

The Human Resources Department

401-232-6010

humanresources@bryant.edu

The CARE team

401-232-6046

Care Team website and referral form.

Electronic Reporting Form

In cases where a Bryant employee is enrolled as a student in graduate or undergraduate courses, this policy does not prohibit that employee (who is also in a student status) from engaging in relationships with other Bryant employees; unless prohibited by other University
In cases where a recent Bryant graduate becomes an employee, this policy does not prohibit the recent graduate from continuing a pre-existing romantic or sexual relationship with an undergraduate or graduate student; as long as (i) no conflict of interest exists, (ii) and there is no teaching, evaluative, supervisory, or advisory relationship between the parties, or any other unequal power
To the extent, on the date when Bryant implements this policy, any Bryant employee is in a pre-existing romantic or sexual relationship with a undergraduate or graduate student, Bryant may, in its absolute discretion, grant an exception to this policy, if (and only if) (i) the employee reports the pre-existing relationship to the Human Resources Department, (ii) there is no teaching, evaluative, supervisory, or advisory relationship between the parties (or any other unequal power dynamic), and (iii) the employee complies with all other University directives to avoid a conflict of interest or the appearance of

Individuals with concerns about any potentially prohibited relationships should contact the Human Resources Department. Any potentially prohibited relationship is subject to University review.

Employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please see the University’s sexual misconduct policy for definitions related to consent and other applicable terms.

Reporting Options

Complainants (or others who become aware of an incident of prohibited conduct) are encouraged to report the incident to the University through the following reporting options:

The Human Resources Department

401-232-6010

humanresources@bryant.edu

The CARE team

401-232-6046

Care Team website and referral form.

Electronic Reporting Form

The University offers a wide range of resources to provide support and guidance to students and employees in response to any incident of prohibited conduct. In the reporting process, complainants are entitled to enlist the support of an advocate of their choice from the community. Suggested advocates may include:

For Students – Director Hochberg Women’s Center & Pride Center Advocacy Helpline 24/7 – 401-258-4209

For Faculty – Federation Advocate

For Staff – HR Division Partner (will not be involved in the investigation)

Advocacy Resources

For Students – Director Hochberg Women’s Center & Pride Center Advocacy Helpline 24/7 – 401-258-4209

For Faculty – Federation Advocate

For Staff – HR Division Partner (will not be involved in the investigation)

For Students – Director Hochberg Women’s Center & Pride Center Advocacy Helpline 24/7 – 401-258-4209

For Faculty – Federation Advocate

For Staff – HR Division Partner (will not be involved in the investigation)

Last Modified: June 30, 2026