No Contact Orders

No Communication and No Contact Orders FAQs

No Contact Orders and No Communication Orders (NCOs) are University Orders that may be issued in limited circumstances to limit communication/contact between two members of the University community. 

The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) provide information regarding NCOs issued by the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students, Graduate School, Office of the Dean of the Faculty, and Human Resources. 

Please note that conflict can be a normal part of living in community. The University expects its members first to employ honest, direct, and civil dialogue as a means of resolving conflict. If, despite this effort, conflict persists, resources exist to help parties resolve disputes, including Residential College Advisers (RCAs), Residential Life Coordinators (RLCs), and Assistant Deans for Student Life (ADSLs). In addition, the Ombuds Office also offers conflict resolution assistance to students, faculty, and staff.