Notice of Title IX & Student Pregnant and Parenting Policy

February 4, 2025

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on sex in accordance with federal and state laws, including Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

The University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. The University’s Student Pregnancy and Parenting Nondiscrimination Policyfurther prohibits discrimination against a student on the basis of pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and parenting status.

UT Dallas also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internal or external to the institution. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are forms of sex discrimination, which are prohibited under Title IX and by UT Dallas policy.

To report prohibited conduct, complete the secure online form on the Title IX website, or contact:

Marco Mendoza
Assistant Vice President & Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Compliance
TitleIXCoordinator@utdallas.edu
972-883-5202
AD 3.108

Crimes should be reported to the UT Dallas Police Department by calling 972-883-2222 or dial 911 in an emergency.

A person also may file a complaint with the appropriate federal, state or local agency within the time frame required by law. Depending upon the nature of the complaint, the appropriate agency may be the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education or the Texas Workforce Commission, Civil Rights Division.

Pregnant and parenting students are encouraged to complete the Pregnant and Parenting Self-Identification Form. Submitting this form allows for a coordinated University effort to help facilitate support for pregnant and parenting students, such as early registration for parenting students and accommodations for pregnant students.