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University Policies: Student Rights

Delta State University

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April 28, 2025

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In recognition of the rights and dignity of its students as integral members of the University community, Delta State University is dedicated to upholding the following principles and safeguarding the rights guaranteed by the Constitution, the laws of the United States and the State of Mississippi, local ordinances, and the policies established by the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning.
�鶹��ýIOS have the right to free inquiry, expression, and association.
�鶹��ýIOS have the right to editorial freedom in student publications and other student media.