Open Expression


As a community of scholars, Emory University is committed to an environment where open expression of ideas is valued, promoted, and encouraged.

Recognizing the educational process of our institution requires diverse forms of open expression – including freedom of thought, inquiry, speech, activism, and assembly – the university affirms the rights of members of the community to assemble and demonstrate peaceably within the limits of this policy.

The university simultaneously maintains the right of community members to pursue their day-to-day activities and to be protected from physical injury or property damage.

Respect for Open Expression Policy (8.14)

The Respect for Open Expression Policy was implemented in 2013 to affirm Emory’s unwavering commitment to open expression, while acknowledging the challenges and tensions these actions could create in an ever-changing community.

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Open Expression at Emory

Explore what activities are and are not permitted on Emory’s campuses in alignment with the policy.

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