Solicitation

Generally, the university does not permit the use of the campus for solicitation of students acting as agents, or on behalf of an external entity, or by any external entities as they interfere with the educational purposes and activities of the university.  However, the Director of Campus Events and Conference Services, acting on behalf of the university and, where appropriate, in consultation with university administrators, shall approve solicitation activities on a case-by-case basis and shall determine the time, place and manner of solicitation activities.

Solicitation of students is not permitted during periods of final examinations or orientation of new students, except as provided by the university.

The advertisement or processing of applications for credit cards is prohibited as is the recruitment of students to solicit campus members on campus on behalf of private entities.

Solicitation is defined as an activity that:

1. Results in the sale of any product or service by a commercial enterprise or its agent(s).
2. Encourages support for a membership in any group, association, organization, or cause which is not directly affiliated with the university.
3. Provides an informational session or presentation by any individual or group which is not directly affiliated with the university.

Solicitation on university property shall occur in accordance with the following provisions:

1. Products and services that compete directly with those already offered on the campus will not be permitted.
2. Solicitation in campus residence halls must be approved, in advance, by the Office of Residence Life and Housing and conducted in accordance with Residence Life and Housing policies and procedures for such activity.
3. Solicitation in campus dining centers must be approved, in advance, by Auxiliary Services and conducted in accordance with Auxiliary Services policies and procedures for such activity.
4. Solicitation activities in academic buildings and on university grounds must be properly registered with the Department of Campus Events and Conference Services in accordance with all policies and procedures for such use and reservation for space approved, in advance.  Final approval for solicitation activities in academic building and on university rests with the Director of Campus Events and Conference Services.
5. Solicitation activities and materials shall not interfere with the programs, services, and activities of the university and shall not occur concurrently with programs and services of the university.
6. Solicitation activities shall not disrupt of interfere with the educational, administrative, or operational activities of the university, the maintenance of campus property, or the free flow of traffic and persons.
7. Solicitation activities which are fraudulent or misrepresentative are not permitted.
8. Solicitation activities which are in violation of local, state, or federal law, or policies of the university are prohibited.
9. Solicitation for monetary donations are prohibited, except as permitted by the Director of Campus Events and Conference Services.
10. The posting and distribution of promotional materials (e.g., posters, notices, flyer, announcements) and the display of chalked messages are regulated by the university policy on "Posting Promotional Materials on Campus."
11. Violation of this policy or any other university policy may result in the immediate cancellation of the solicitation activity, the denial of future requests to conduct solicitation activities on university property, and/or disciplinary action.