Help a Student

Concerned about a student?

Helping others is an important part of being in a community, and UNH is committed to supporting students through difficulties and times of crisis. Whether you are faculty, staff, or a fellow student, there are many resources available if you are concerned about a student in your life.

Where to Start

If you want to support a student but don't know where to begin, check out these tips and general advice on helping someone who is struggling.

How to Respond

Review this guide to learn how to identify and evaluate troubling student behavior and determine the best course of action to address it.

Resources for Students

Refer students to resources for 24-hour support, basic needs assistance, and other services for students managing difficult circumstances.

How to report a concern

Use the appropriate reporting form below based on the situation. If there is an immediate threat to someone's safety, call 911 or the University Police Department at (603) 862-1212.

Student concern form

To report a concern about a student's well-being, submit a report via the Student Concern Referral Form below. If there is an immediate concern about a student’s safety, please contact 911 or University Police Department at (603) 862-1212. For more information about our 24/7 resources at UNH, visit our 24-Hour Support page

Student violation of the code of conduct form

Use this reporting form if you or another student has been harmed by, witnessed, or has knowledge of a concerning event affecting our campus community and/or violating our Student Code of Conduct. Incidents that occur on or off-campus are subject to disciplinary review, even when law enforcement has intervened. Reports are sent directly to Community Standards.

Discrimination, sexual misconduct, and interpersonal violence report

If you have observed, experienced, or been provided information about an incident of sexual harassment, and, or sexual violence, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bias, please report the incident by contacting the Civil Rights and Equity Office at (603) 862-2930 Voice / TTY Users 7-1-1 or submit a report via the Incident Report Form (IRF) below.

Report discrimination or sexual misconduct