Freedom of expression is a long-cherished principle in the U.S., guaranteed under the First Amendment. Free speech is essential to the pursuit of knowledge.

Georgia Tech holds the first amendment guarantees of freedom of speech, freedom of expression, and the right to assemble peaceably as an essential cornerstone to the advancement of knowledge and the right of a free people. Georgia Tech remains firmly committed to affording every member of the Institute community the opportunity to engage in peaceful and orderly exercise of these rights. We cherish diversity of ideas as necessary for learning, discovery, scholarship, and creativity.

We protect the freedom of all members of our community to ask questions, seek truth, and express their views. We cherish diversity of ideas as necessary for learning, discovery, scholarship, and creativity.