As widely noted in the press, Harvard University received a letter on June 30, 2025 from the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (USDE OCR) notifying the institution that USDE’s OCR and the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (DHHS OCR) had found Harvard University in violation of federal antidiscrimination laws.

In response to questions and inquiries received following USDE’s letter, the Commission has prepared this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to answer questions related to its role regarding OCR findings.