Business Policy and Procedure Manual: Freedom of Expression

Relevant Excerpt

Individuals or groups who desire to use the outdoor areas of the campus for expressive activities are encouraged to provide prior notice to the Office of Campus Life and Event Services. Those who do not, including those who wish to spontaneously and contemporaneously assemble, may use the outdoor areas of campus for expressive activities on a first come, first served basis.

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The expressive activity must not include expression that is not constitutionally protected speech, i.e., that is (1) directed to inciting imminent lawless action and is likely to incite such action; (2) “fighting words,” i.e., a face-to-face communication likely to provoke an immediate violent action; (3) a true threat, i.e., that which communicates a serious expression of intent to harm or assault; (4) obscene; or (5) constitutes illegal harassment as defined by the University’s policies prohibiting such illegal harassment.

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Individuals or groups who desire to use the outdoor areas of the campus for an expressive activity that is reasonably expected to draw 75 or more participants or spectators must provide prior notice to the Office of Campus Life and Event Services. Notice must be given at least three business days in advance of the activity. An exception to the three-day prior notice requirement will be provided for expressive activities that are in response to unforeseeable and recent events, such as in response to breaking news.