What to Do if You Face Antisemitism on Campus

If you’re a student experiencing antisemitism in a university or high school setting, this guide walks you through the exact steps to take — from reporting to recovery. Know your rights, get legal backup, and protect yourself and your peers.

Emergency?

If you’re in immediate danger, always call 911 or campus police.

🧭 Step 1: Immediate Actions

If you feel physically threatened or unsafe:

Call 911 or campus police immediately
Seek shelter in a safe space (e.g., Hillel, Chabad, residence hall)
Document everything you see or hear — photos, videos, texts, names, locations

📝 Step 2: Report the Incident

You’ll want to report to multiple places depending on what happened.

📍 On-Campus Reporting

Campus Security or Police — For threats, vandalism, or assault
Bias Reporting or Title VI Office — For discrimination, academic issues
Dean of Students / Student Affairs — For hate speech or group targeting
Hillel or Chabad — Report & get emotional/communal support

🌐 Off-Campus Support

Report the incident – document antisemitic threats, bias, or vandalism
→ how to report
File with the FBI – report federal hate crimes or threats
Submit a legal intake to StandWithUs
Request legal help from FIRE
Canary Mission – report individuals or groups spreading antisemitic hate
S.A.F.E Campus – get support for student-led action & Jewish safety on campus
SCN – physical security threats

👥 Campus Jewish Communities

⚖️ Step 3: Know Your Rights

You are protected under:

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act – prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (including antisemitism)
State and local hate crime laws
First Amendment protections (especially for Jewish or pro-Israel expression)

📂 Step 4: Document Everything

Start a digital or physical record:

Save emails, class syllabi, group chats, screenshots
Write down what happened, when, and who was involved
Use timestamp tools if possible
→ Need help documenting? See our guide here.

🧠 Step 5: Take Care of Yourself

Harassment and discrimination are traumatic. You’re allowed to feel angry, anxious, confused — and you’re not alone.