No Contact Order Information and Request Form

What is a No Contact Order (NCO)? An NCO is a directive issued by the Office of Student Conduct at Western Oregon University. This directive can be issued through the conduct process or upon request and approval by the Director of Student Conduct or designee. Upon approval, this directive prohibits both parties from purposefully interacting with each other. An NCO prohibits all interactions including but are not limited to: over the phone, over any electronic source (i.e. email, text messaging, social media etc.), in person, through a third party, and through the mail. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the restriction does not prohibit the NCO parties from unintentionally, or out of necessity, being in the same building or vicinity (i.e., eating in the dining hall, attending the same class, participating in the same student activity or organization).

You will be asked to provide detailed information about the reason you are seeking a NCO, including specifics about your concerns between you and the person/people you are requesting an NCO with.

A decision on the status of an NCO will be determined on a case by case basis. NCOs must meet certain criteria and are issued at the discretion of the Office of Student Conduct. When a NCO is issued, all parties will be sent the directive and are expected to follow all guidelines set forth by the NCO.

A No Contact Order is only enforceable during a student’s enrollment at WOU. If there is a fear for your safety, or a need for more protective measures, you should contact local law enforcement.

You can also meet with a confidential advocate from Abby’s House, who can answer questions about other options, including safety planning, restraining orders and more.

If you have any questions or are curious about other options you may have, please contact us at studentconduct@mail.wou.edu.