Student Organization Manual: Advertising and Posting - General Posting Procedures

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Advertising can occur one week prior to the event. All forms of advertising must be approved by a group or organization’s advising department. 

1. All printed advertising must include the organization’s name. 

2. All advertising must comply with the University’s non-discrimination policy. 

3. Advertising may not include alcohol, or illegal substances. 

4. No printed advertising can be placed on any tree. 

5. Posters should be hung only on designated bulletin boards. 

6. No posters should be placed on windows or any glass surfaces. 

7. On cork bulletin boards located throughout the campus, thumb tacks should be used. The use of tape and staples is prohibited. 

8. Printed advertising should never be stapled, tacked, nailed, or taped to University benches. 

9. Posters are limited to 50 per event. Only one poster, per subject, per bulletin board is permitted. 

10. Placing posters over other posters is discourteous and should be avoided. 

11. All printed advertisements must be taken down by the responsible organization within three days after the event has taken place. 

All advertisements must have a date and sponsoring organization’s name on them, regardless of content.

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To post flyers in the Residence Hall buildings, bring the posters to the Residence Life office and they can distribute them to Community Leaders (CLs). Or, you can find CLs who are willing to post in the Residence Halls. Students who live in the specific buildings can also post them for you.

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