Publicity Policies for Student Organizations

If you have questions about the College’s publicity policies, visit the Office of Student Activities (main level of Templeton Student Center).

General Banner and Poster Guidelines

1. Size limit is 11” x 17” for posters and 36” x 60” for banners.
2. Publicity materials are to be adhered with thumb tacks (staples and tape are not allowed). Anything stapled or taped to bulletin boards or wooden walls will be removed immediately.
3. Please do not post on any official signs (e.g. a STOP sign), windows, doors, walls (unless designated for posting), or any painted surface.
4. Outside banners must be created with weather resistant material (e.g. permanent pens or professionally printed).
5. All posting must state the organization sponsoring the event and , if applicable, “sponsored by ASLC.”
6. Be respectful of others—remove your flyers within 24 hours after your event. Limit your postings to one per designated area.

Designated Campus Areas for Publicity

Appropriate ares for posters include:

• Above campus mailboxes in Templeton
• Outside Fields dining room
• Designated areas outside buildings
• Watzek Library

Appropriate ares for banners include*:

• Inside Fields dining room

* All banners in any location must be approved by Student Activities and, if applicable, Facilities Services or Bon Appétit

• Please consult with individual departments before posting anything on their bulletin boards.
• The Physical Education and Athletic Department allows no outside posting in Pamplin. Only postings related to Physical Education or Athletic events are permitted.
• Lamp posts, walls, trash cans, etc. are off limits unless specific permission is granted from Facilities Services and Student Activities.

Publicity in Residence Halls

The Campus Living Coordinators must first clear any publicity posted in public areas of the residence halls. If approved, the sponsoring group must abide by all requests for placement and method of posting. You may drop off flyers (in quantities of 40) at the Campus Living Office, Lower Templeton.