
Dean of Students
The Dean of Students Office is here to help you take full advantage of the many resources available to you at UT Dallas. Our mission is to offer services and facilitate experiences that provide you with a sense of place and belonging while preparing you to be responsible, engaged citizens in a rapidly changing global environment. We seek to create a campus culture that welcomes and embraces the diverse student population we serve while also challenging you to fully develop your innate potential as a human being.
Policy Brief: Speech Expression and Assembly
Notable Changes/Clarifications to the Policy
Effective Sept. 1, 2025The freedoms of speech, expression, and assembly are fundamental rights of all persons and are central to the mission of the University. Students, faculty, and staff have the right to peaceably assemble, to speak, and to attempt to attract the attention of others, and corresponding rights to hear the speech of others when they choose to listen and to ignore the speech of others when they choose not to listen.
General Exhibit and A-Frame Exhibit Requests
According to the Speech Expression and Assembly policy (UTDSP5001), academic units, administrative units, and registered student, faculty, and staff organizations may submit a reservation form to erect General Exhibits or display an A-frame exhibit (sign).
All requests must be made at least three business days (Monday through Friday) in advance.
Online Form: General Exhibit and A-Frame Exhibit Requests
Got Questions?
Wondering about health services?
Questions about fall housing?
Other concerns and you’re not sure to ask?
The Comet Family Helpline can assist you.
844-UTD-FMLY (844-883-3659)
Students in Distress
Current students experiencing a personal crisis:
Call the UT Dallas Counseling Center Helpline for access to a mental health professional 24/7.
Additional support is available through the Student Counseling Center.
972-UTD-TALK (972-883-8255)
Student Emergency Financial Assistance
The Vice President for Student Affairs and the Dean of Students established a Student Emergency Financial Assistance fund to help students with unanticipated expenses. If you are a currently enrolled UT Dallas student in need of help, please review details about the plan and learn how to apply.
Student Voter Registration
UT Dallas encourages students to participate in federal, state and local elections. Find out more information about the Higher Education Act and how you can register to vote.