Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost
Dear Campus Community,
In light of yesterday’s events and any planned future protests, I want to share the University’s related Institutional Rules, Operating Procedures, and laws so that we can ensure our freedom to speak while participating in demonstrations and peaceful protests.
Outlined below is the notice that will be posted and distributed on-site during today’s protest. Moreover, for all in our community, I encourage you to read and familiarize yourself with these rules. It is important that we all have a better shared understanding of free speech, the right to assembly and our institutional policies and rules that support our safety and continued operations.
The safety of our community continues to be of the highest importance. Thank you in advance for reviewing and adhering to our policies, procedures, and laws, and for continuing to respect and care for each other during these challenging times.

Sincerely,
SHARON L. WOOD |  Executive Vice President and Provost
The University of Texas at Austin | provost.utexas.edu
NOTICE
The freedom to speak and peacefully assemble is a cornerstone of the University’s identity as a world-class university. It's not just a privilege, but a responsibility we all share in fostering an environment where diverse ideas can thrive. Individuals on campus are free to:
  • Assemble peacefully to protest
  • Hand out flyers and brochures
  • Invite guest speakers to present in common outdoor areas
  • Engage with staff members if they need assistance or have questions 
This freedom comes with the duty to respect our students’ right to learn and move freely and the University’s operational needs. All individuals on campus must follow the Institutional Rules, Operating Procedures, and laws. Individuals may not: 
  • Disrupt the operations of the university, including but not limited to:
  • Making loud sounds that interfere with learning; teaching, or other official actions; blocking entrances, exits, and walkways; calls for immediate lawless behavior, and vandalism. 
  • Camp or attempt to camp on university property  (including bringing tents on campus and sleeping on university property, with or without a tent, later than 10:00 p.m.)
  • Refuse to identify themselves to university officials or law enforcement
  • Refuse to comply with directions given by university officials or law enforcement
  • Use amplified sound without prior approval
  • Wear masks or disguises
  • Coerce attention by following students walking away from the protest
  • Coming to campus without authorization including instances where a person is subject to a criminal trespass warning or arrested for criminal trespass. Returning to campus while under a criminal trespass warning will result in your arrest/re-arrest. 
Those who violate these or any other rule, policy, or law are subject to immediate removal from campus, conduct charges, or arrest. 
EVERYONE MUST LEAVE THE MAIN MALL OR OTHER UNIVERSITY PROPERTY NO LATER THAN 10:00 P.M. 
This communication is from Leadership – Official.
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