Under Texas Government Code Chapter 3002, the university is required to designate its multiple-occupancy private spaces for use only by individuals of one sex and take every reasonable step to ensure that individuals of the opposite sex do not enter the private space.
The University of North Texas is committed to a culture of integrity and ethical behavior. It is of the highest importance that the people of the State of Texas have complete confidence in the integrity of their public servants. This need is especially critical in the area of state-supported higher education. The responsibility for educating and training the future leaders of the state and nation carries with it the duty to adhere to the highest ethical standards and principles. In accordance with 5 Tex.
The University of North Texas is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors by managing the presence of animals on university property and in its facilities, while providing people with disabilities who use service and comfort animals the opportunity to receive the benefit of the tasks these animals provide or the therapeutic support they offer in accordance with the requirements of federal law.
All space at the University of North Texas (UNT) is the property of the State of Texas and is subject to all applicable state laws, regulations and rules. All UNT space includes buildings, interior and exterior space, and land and is subject to allocation and reallocation to meet the overall needs and best interest of the university. All spaces are primarily intended for use by university students, faculty, staff, and related organizations to further the University’s mission and goals.
University of North Texas facilities are primarily for use by its students, faculty, administrators, and staff for activities and events that are directly related to fulfilling the mission of the University.
It is the policy of the University of North Texas that all faculty, staff, and students respect the rights of ownership of intellectual property by adhering to copyright and trademark laws. The purpose of this policy is to detail which types of laws must be adhered to and provide guidance in how to comply with those laws.
In the absence of the President, decisions that cannot await the President’s return will be made by the appropriate Designated Vice President to ensure the efficient and orderly administration of official university business.
The award of an honorary degree by a university is an extension of its role as the unique institution in society devoted to the discovery, transmission and preservation of knowledge. The University of North Texas may award an honorary degree to individuals who, by their extraordinary achievements, add substantial knowledge to or better society as a whole, whether through the professions, arts, humanities, science, or service.
The University of North Texas (the “University”) believes that as an entity of the State of Texas, it exists in order to serve the people of Texas. Accordingly, it is the policy of the University to grant the public access to information regarding its records, affairs and transactions in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act as set forth in Chapter 552 of the Government Code. This Policy sets forth the appropriate procedure for responding to requests for information made under the Texas Public Information Act.
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As of July 8, 2025, UNT Policy 05.015, Ethics, has been renumbered to 04.027. Please visit the UNT Policy 04.027 page for access to the Ethics policy.
