The consequences of sexual assault for a UT student can be one or more of the following:
A. Criminal prosecution
B. Civil
C. University Discipline
University Discipline has the lowest threshold of proof and arguably the least consequences. Some argue that allegations sexual assaults should always be referred to the criminal justice system. However, the university retains its right to discipline students who violate university policy or student code of conduct. The difference in standards of proof explains why someone can be punished by the university for the same alleged conduct where the prosecutor declined to file charges.