SMU is committed to preventing and addressing sexual harassment and to fostering a healthy learning environment based on respect and responsible behavior. Sexual harassment includes sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated in our University community.

If you have experienced any form of sexual harassment, please know that you are not alone. SMU and community resources can help, including 24-hour emergency response, medical care and confidential counseling. You can choose the resources you are most comfortable contacting.

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Resources

Any student who experiences sexual harassment is urged to seek help as soon as possible. In cases of sexual assault, dating violence or domestic violence, students are urged to obtain medical care and contact police as soon as possible. SMU provides a number of resources to all students, including students who have been accused of sexual harassment, witnesses in these cases and friends of students involved in these cases.

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  • Confidential Resources

    SMU Counseling Services
    214-768-2277

    SMU Chaplain’s Office
    214-768-4502

  • Additional SMU resources

    SMU Title IX Coordinator (for internal grievance information and reporting)
    214-768-3601

    Office of Student Advocacy & Support
    214-768-4564

    Anonymous reporting
    214-768-2TIP (2847)

  • Community resources

    Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC)
    972-641-7273

    Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program
    214-345-6203