Posting, Advertising, and Publicity on Campus Guidelines

Bulletin boards are available on campus to assist with promoting and publicity of events that may interest the campus community. Postings include posters, flyers, handouts, displays, banners, etc. Because there is limited bulletin board space on campus, certain regulations are enforced to ensure that the boards are used properly and to keep the campus free of unnecessary litter.

General Posting Guidelines

• All postings must have the sponsoring group’s date, location, time, and name.
• Each academic department will have a designated bulletin board for general postings. Individuals or organizations posting materials inside campus buildings must observe all posting guidelines specific to that building or department.
• Posting is not permitted on windows, doors, walls, columns, outdoor furniture, trashcans, trees, parked cars, or street signs without special approval of Event Planning. Special campus-wide university events will be reviewed as applicable to assist in promoting them on campus.
• Posted materials should be reasonable relative to the posting area’s size and should not cover or obstruct other notices. Use thumbtacks and not staples.
• Outdated materials are to be removed by the sponsoring group or individual.

Registered Student Organization Postings

Refer to the Student Organizations Handbook for additional guidelines and suggestions for campus organizations.

Personal Student Postings

Personal student postings include flyers advertising personal items for sale, recitals, roommate requests, etc. Postings regarding student-run businesses, bands playing at local clubs, etc., are not considered student postings and should follow the commercial posting regulations.

Departmental Postings

Departmental postings may be placed in designated departmental bulletin boards and all bulletin boards across campus. Departments posting materials inside campus buildings must observe all posting guidelines specific to that building or department.

Commercial Postings

Event Planning must review and approve all external commercial business postings. Event Planning staff will inform the business of the appropriate locations for commercial postings.