Safety
Emergency Numbers
Emergency: 911
University Police: 972-883-2222
Recorded Information: 972-883-7669
University Village: 972-792-9100
Maintenance Request: 972-883-2147
UT Dallas Police
The UT Dallas Police Department is a fully commissioned police department. All UT Dallas police officers are classified as State Peace Officers, commissioned by the University of Texas System Police.
Reporting Discrimination, Harassment
Submit a report to Institutional Compliance regarding potential violations of the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy and/or Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Crisis Support
24/7 Crisis Hotlines
1-800-273-TALK – Suicide Prevention Hotline
TimelyCare – All UTD students have free and quick access to TimelyCare for text or video calls.
Helping a Friend
The Student Counseling Center provides tips for helping a friend in distress.
Student Attorney Services
Attorney services are free, funded by student service fees and sponsored by Student Government. To schedule an appointment, contact the SG office.
Employee Assistance Program
Benefits-eligible employees have access to Deer Oaks EAP Services. The benefit covers up to seven confidential, short-term counseling sessions per person, per issue, per year.
Prevention
Sexual Assault Prevention
The Student Wellness Center provides educational programming and events throughout the academic year that address consent, sexual assault prevention, dating and domestic violence, stalking and sexual harassment.
Crime Prevention
The Crime Prevention Unit offers many free programs, such as VIN etching, safety escorts, safety fairs and more.
Emergency Preparedness
UTD Alert
UT Dallas will send text alerts in the event of an emergency, inclement weather or a disruption in normal operations. The message will be sent to the mobile numbers listed in the records of students, faculty and staff. Parents and others can sign up by texting UTDALERT to 888777.
Emergency Preparedness & Response Programs
The Emergency Management team coordinates a comprehensive, all-hazards approach through all cycles of an emergency — preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
Emergency Reference Guide
See guidelines for handling a variety of emergencies — from bomb threats to utility interruption.
Office of Institutional Risk & Safety Programs
The Risk and Safety team ensures the campus community has the tools needed to make active safety choices and minimize risks in UT Dallas’ research areas, academic programs, operational and administrative units, student affairs, campus events and neighborhood environment.
