NDSU reserves the right to control the time, manner and place of commercial solicitation, distribution of literature and demonstrations occurring in public on the NDSU campus. Advance registration of such events is required (see procedural guidelines listed in Section 8.1).

Failure to register an event or failure to comply with NDSU time, manner and place restrictions may result in administrative, civil, and/or criminal proceedings for any participants engaging in disruptive activities. Such activities may result in university conflict resolution proceedings, issuing a no trespass warning and removal from campus, and/or arrest by law enforcement personnel.

8.1 Commercial and Fundraising Activities

See NDSU Policy 150: www.ndsu.edu/policy/150.htm.

8.1.1 Recognized Student Organizations

Recognized student organizations must register fundraising activities with the associate director of Memorial Union/Student Activities Office at least two (2) weeks prior to advertising or initiating fundraising efforts.

Activities or items associated with fundraisers must be consistent with university policies.

Student organizations may use university facilities for sponsoring events at which admission is charged or donations are solicited, provided the group has worked with appropriate departments in reserving facilities and coordinating activities. Facility rental fees may be assessed for events at which admission is charged.

8.1.2 Organizations Not Affiliated with NDSU and Individuals

Organizations not affiliated with NDSU and individuals (regardless of affiliation with NDSU) may not advertise, sell, conduct a business, or raise funds on campus or in a university residence without first registering and receiving written permission from the following:

In all university apartments, from the assistant director for university apartments and residence services. Commercial activities in public areas of university apartments will not be allowed.

In residence halls, from the associate director of residence life. Commercial activities in public areas of residence halls will not be allowed.

In fraternity or sorority houses, from the president of the individual fraternity or sorority; permission will be limited to allowing commercial activities in public areas - not including rooms or corridors.

In the Memorial Union, from the Memorial Union director. Approval requires a confirmed reservation of space in the Memorial Union. Rental fees (if applicable) will be assessed for space utilized for these purposes.

In the Wallman Wellness Center, from the director of the center.

In all other areas, including exterior spaces, consult the Dean of Student Life Office for referral to the appropriate university official.

8.1.3 Parking Areas (Leaflets)

Placing flyers or other leaflets on vehicles on the NDSU campus, including those in NDSU parking lots, is prohibited. Information left on vehicles will be removed and destroyed. If litter results from such activities, the sponsoring individual/group may be required to pick up discarded flyers or may be billed by the university for providing that service.

8.1.4 Raffles or Lotteries

Raffles or lotteries require a permit from the City of Fargo. Obtain permit applications from the City Auditor's Office.

8.2 Solicitations/Distribution of Literature

8.2.1

All individuals or organizations responsible for distribution of literature on campus must be identified on the literature.

8.2.2

All individuals or organizations distributing literature will be responsible for cleaning up all litter resulting from its distribution. Clean-up costs will be assessed to any such person or group which does not clean up all such litter within a reasonable time.

8.2.3

Distribution by means involving shouting, pursuing, hawking or accosting individuals is prohibited, as is any interference with normal university functions or interruption of free flow of traffic, inside or outside any building.

8.2.4

Commercial literature may not be sold or distributed on campus unless rules governing advertising in the section "Commercial and Fundraising Activities" have been followed (see Section 8.1).

8.2.5

Any person or groups of persons who want to distribute literature to the public in the Memorial Union may use the following methods:

a) Literature racks located on the main level;
b) Contact tables in the main concourse area, available for reservation for up to two-week periods (a rental fee will be charged for off-campus entities that want to utilize the contact tables);
c) Exterior locations as designated by the university. Exterior location distributions are limited to one location for no more than two consecutive weeks per group, with at least five class days between multiple registrations. In times when a large number of requests have been received, the Memorial Union director reserves the right to reduce the two-week time limit to accommodate as many users as possible. Distributor(s) must register in advance in the Memorial Union Administrative Office, at which time the following information will be required:

1. Type, location, date(s) and time of distribution;
2. Copy of the literature;
3. Name of the organization represented, if any; and
4. Name, address and signature of the person or a group representative.

8.2.6

Literature may not be distributed in classrooms except by permission of the instructor or by registered student organizations at the scheduled meetings or events.

8.2.7

A poster distribution list of on-campus locations where notices may be posted is available in the Student Activities Office, Memorial Union 120. It is prohibited to place posters, signs or handbills on areas not provided for that purpose by the university, unless it is one's own personal property. Bulletin boards in buildings on campus are restricted unless a notice on the board states otherwise. In general, individuals should seek permission to post from the individual(s) who has (have) administrative control of that location. For guidance where this person is unknown, contact the Dean of Student Life Office (see NDSU Policy 154: www.ndsu.edu/policy/154.htm).

8.2.8

Literature to be distributed within the residence halls or university apartments must be approved by the associate director of residence life.

8.3 Demonstrations/Parades

8.3.1

The university community is one of inquiry and persuasion. An individual or group may protest, rally or demonstrate provided such protest or demonstration does not disrupt university operations or obstruct physical movement to, from or within any place on campus, including university property located off the main campus. While the campus must be open to the free exchange of ideas, the university may limit the time, place and manner of demonstrations. All members of the community are expected to conduct dialogs with dignity and courtesy. Organizers and participants must allow other community members freedom of movement on campus and freedom to engage in performance of their duties or pursuit of their educational and co-curricular activities.

8.3.2

A protest, rally or demonstration must not interfere with the missions, processes, procedures or functions of the university. Therefore, organizers and participants must recognize and allow staff and faculty of the university to engage in performance of their duties, and for students to pursue their educational and co-curricular activities. Impeding or restricting these activities by making noise, blocking entrances or exits from university facilities, or by coercion, intimidation or threats, or use of violence is unacceptable.

8.3.3

Organizers and participants are expected and required to vacate an area or facility of the university when directed to do so by an authorized official of the university.

8.3.4

Any on-campus protest, rally or demonstration must be registered with the director of the Memorial Union and University Police at least 24 hours prior to the event. The registration process will enable university officials to:

a) Outline and discuss with organizers the guidelines necessary to keep the demonstration non-violent and non-disruptive,
b) Plan for the control of possible counter-demonstrations that would infringe upon the rights of participants or result in violent or abusive action, and
c) If the demonstration/parade will involve a public street, applicants also must get a City of Fargo special event permit. Parades through campus buildings are not permitted.

8.4 Chalking

Those individuals who want to chalk on sidewalks near the Memorial Union should seek permission from the director of Memorial Union. Contact the director of facilities management to seek permission to chalk in any other area. Chalking on any other surfaces is prohibited. Content of messages is limited to promotion of a specific event.

8.5 Posters, Signs, Handbills

Placing posters, signs or handbills except on one's own personal property or in areas authorized and provided for that purpose by the university is prohibited. In general, individuals should seek permission to post from the individual(s) who has/have administrative control of that location. For guidance where this person is unknown, contact the Dean of Student Life Office.