Free speech is the foundation of higher education and paramount to innovation. It is also essential to fulfilling the university’s mission of cultivating diversity of thought and culture, and thereby serving the public through learning, discovery, and engagement.
Free Speech Laws and Policies
Freedom of expression is protected by federal and state law and by university policy.
Limits of Free Speech
Speech may not be protected in specific circumstances and USU may regulate the time, place, and manner of free expression activities.
Planning an Event
Students are encouraged to create opportunities to gather and learn, but the university may regulate the time, place, and manner of activities.
Create an Inclusive Campus
USU is committed to protecting freedom of speech while also advancing equity and inclusion on campus.