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Brigham Young University

When a private university states clearly that it holds a certain set of values above a commitment to freedom of speech, FIRE does not rate that university.

Public or Private: Private
Federal Circuit: Tenth Circuit
Head of Institution: President Cecil O Samuelson
Brigham Young University
President's Office
D-346
Abraham O. Smoot Administration Building
Provo, UT 84602
801-422-2521
cecil_samuelson@byu.edu
Website: http://www.byu.edu

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On this page, FIRE has excerpted policies that address speech and expression. You may download the full policy in .pdf form, below.

Restrictions on Expressive Rights

Harassment Policies (Learn More)

light: Human Resources: Sexual Harassment 12-13

Inappropriate gender-based behavior is any behavior directed at another person due to that person's gender which violates the Honor Code or the person's individual dignity but does not rise to the level of unlawful sexual harassment. Inappropriate gender-based behavior is a violation of the Honor Code and is against university policy.

Some examples of inappropriate behavior are:

* Repeated stereotypical gender-based remarks;
* Sexually oriented jokes, flirting, or comments;
* Unwelcome touching or any touching of a sexual nature;
* Verbal or physical abuse;
* Graphic, sexually oriented comments about an individual's body;
* Derogatory or demeaning comments concerning gender;
* Offensive or crude language;
* Display of objects or pictures which are sexual in nature; and/or
* Persistent and unwanted attempts to change a professional relationship into a personal one.
View full policy (PDF, 125 KB).

Other Speech Codes

light: Undergraduate Catalog: Church Educational System Honor Code 12-13

Sexual misconduct; obscene or indecent conduct or expressions; disorderly or disruptive conduct; participation in gambling activities; involvement with pornographic, erotic, indecent, or offensive material; and any other conduct or action inconsistent with the principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Honor Code is not permitted.
As a matter of personal commitment, faculty, administration, staff, and students of Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University--Hawaii, Brigham Young University--Idaho, and LDS Business College seek to demonstrate in daily living on and off campus those moral virtues encompassed in the gospel of Jesus Christ, and will

Be honest
Live a chaste and virtuous life
Obey the law and all campus policies
Use clean language
Respect others
Abstain from alcoholic beverages, tobacco, tea, coffee, and substance abuse
Participate regularly in church services
Observe the Dress and Grooming Standards
Encourage others in their commitment to comply with the Honor Code
View full policy (PDF, 239 KB).

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The speech codes and policies above were last fully checked via internet and other research means by FIRE in September 2012. According to FIRE’s research the substantive policies are current at least until this date. Directory information, including the name of the president of the college or university, may have been updated more recently. If any policy has been revised, or if you believe that we are in error, please contact us.