File Sexual Assault Complaint

UT Dallas encourages any person who is the victim of a forcible or non-forcible sexual offense to immediately report the incident to a campus security authority such as the University Police, Office of the Dean of Students, University residential life personnel, deans, directors, and department heads.

Other university personnel who may be contacted are Student Health Services, the Galerstein Gender Center and the Counseling Center. If the assault occurred outside the UT Dallas campus, the local police department where the assault occurred should be called. UT Dallas personnel will assist in contacting the local police department if the assault occurred off campus, if requested by the victim.

There is no requirement to notify law enforcement authorities of a sexual offense; however, the University encourages all victims to do so. University personnel will assist in notifying the University Police to report a sexual offense. UT Dallas Police should be notified as soon as possible. The victim should not bathe, douche, or change clothes after the assault in order to preserve evidence necessary for the proof of criminal sexual assault. If needed, contact one of the above mentioned resources or a support person for assistance.

UT Dallas Police will handle all cases that occur on campus. If transportation is needed to obtain a medical examination, the University Police Department will arrange for transportation to the hospital. For the protection of the victim, a pseudonym (fictitious name) may be used in the reporting process.

When a student reports that the campus regulation prohibiting sexual assault has been violated, informal procedures that provide for the protection of the emotional health and physical safety of the complainant may be invoked. For example, a student who lives on campus may be moved to another campus living environment if he or she chooses and if accommodations are reasonably available.

Similarly, a complainant may be allowed to make changes in his or her class schedule. Such arrangements will be made through the Office of the Dean of Students. If the complainant provides credible evidence that the accused student has engaged in prohibited sexual assault, the dean may take interim disciplinary action against the accused student as appropriate.

A student who wishes to file a complaint to be addressed by the University disciplinary system should contact the dean at 972-883-6391. A student may choose to file a complaint with the dean whether or not the student chooses to press criminal charges. A student who wishes to file a complaint against a faculty or staff member may contact the dean as well. Procedures for discipline and dismissal of faculty and staff are outlined in the University Handbook of Operating Procedures.