• The Arch at the Stephen Robert ’62 Campus Center 
  • Postings must be dropped off at the front desk and not hung independently.
  • Banners are permitted only with SAO approval and are limited to publicity for events that are open to the full campus. 
• Exterior bulletin boards

Administrative, athletic, academic, dining, residence halls and other buildings are under the direction of a building manager who has the decision-making authority to approve the placement of Postings permitted under this policy.

Includes, but is not limited to:

• Trees and other landscape features
• Rooftops
• Walls, gates, fences, lamp posts, columns, steps, benches, and flag poles
• Statues
• Exterior building doors and entrances
• Art installations
• Fire hydrants, blue light phones, and other safety and security equipment 

• Bulletin boards

• Corridors
• Common walls
• Entryway doors (excludes office doors)
• Windows
• Stairwells
• Other common areas, unless specifically designated with a bulletin board

In addition to the places permitted in this Section 3, sandwich boards are generally permitted for two days prior to and for the day of an event, provided they do not block ingress and egress to buildings, streets, paths, or sidewalks.

Chalking is defined as the use of a water-soluble substance, or a substance washable by water or rain, to write or draw on sidewalks or plaza areas that are exposed to the weather. Within the guidelines below, chalking is a permissible way to promote programs and events, make announcements, share messages, and express ideas. Only washable chalk may be used, or it will be removed.

• All chalking must include the name of the student organizations and academic and administrative units doing the chalking.
• Chalking on any surface that is not exposed to the elements is prohibited, including but not limited to the interior of buildings and under archways;
• Chalking on vertical outdoor surfaces of any kind, including, but not limited to, buildings, walls, planters, doors, trash receptacles, steps, bridges, fountains, benches, tables, signs, poles, columns, bus stops, light posts, trees, glass, windows, pilings, painted surfaces, traffic signs, emergency call phones, fixtures, newsstands, advertisement dispensers, and utility boxes is prohibited.
• Chalking that violates federal, state or local law is prohibited. 
• Chalking that violates Brown University policies and procedures, including the University Code of Conduct, is prohibited.
• Facilities Management can remove chalk for advertising after an event if not washed away the day after the event.

Chalking is not allowed in any of the following areas:

• Within 25 feet of an entrance to any building
• Within 25 feet of the Van Wickle Gates

Student organizations and academic and administrative units are encouraged to consider the impact that their Postings may have on the quality of the Brown climate, and all Postings must comply with the Brown University Code of Conduct. The name and contact information for the student organization or academic or administrative unit displaying the Posting is required on the Posting to provide a means for dialogue in the event that members of the Brown community desire to express their views, concerns, opposition, or support.

Third-party Postings for events or activities that are sponsored by a Brown student organization or academic or administrative unit and approved by Event Strategy and Management must include the name and contact information of the student organization or academic or administrative unit sponsoring the Posting. Part of the responsibility that comes with displays is the willingness to engage in dialogue with individuals who may have different perspectives and views.

Postings that display threats, obscenity, false advertising, defamation, invasion of privacy, unlawful harassment, or that violate Brown’s policies, rules, or codes of conduct are prohibited.

• No larger than 8.5” by 11” for fliers
• No larger than 11’’ by 17’’ for posters
• No larger than 18’’ by 24’’ for sandwich boards
• No larger than 24’ by 24’ for banners

Student organizations and academic and administrative units may hang or otherwise display Postings that comply with this policy. The Postings must not cover permanent campus signage or wayfinding and must not damage the surface. Glue, poles, stakes, ropes, cable, and permanent fixtures are prohibited. Student organizations and academic and administrative units must pay for any damage to surfaces caused by their Postings. All banners must be mounted by Brown’s Division of Facilities Management.

Brown’s logo is trademarked and is permitted for use by members of the Brown community for communications and marketing purposes. Affiliates or affinity groups must secure official permission from the University for use of Brown’s trademarked name, logo, iconic images and affiliated marks representing the University. All uses of the Brown name, logo and other aspects of visual identity must conform to the Brown University Visual Identity Policy and Brown Name Use, Trademark and Licensing Policy.

The content of Postings must not violate laws or statutes related to trademark, copyright, or other laws or statutes protecting creative or intellectual property. The creator and University disseminator of Postings must have all rights to the editorial and creative content contained on the Posting. In addition, marketing and publicity materials must conform to the University’s Image Use Policy; permission must be secured in writing for the marketing use of any images of individuals that would be protected by privacy laws.

Postings are prohibited for partisan political activity and commercial advertising. As a non-profit, private institution of higher education whose activities are regulated in part by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the University is prohibited from engaging in partisan political activity or permitting its resources to be used for support of such activities. Events or programs that include candidates for public office or their designees must adhere to the Brown University Political Activity Policy. The Political Activity Policy specifies criteria for non-campaign appearances, such as an educational or informational talk to the University community, and appearances, such as political debates or visits from individual candidates.

University resources also cannot be used for the purposes of commercial or business enterprises that are not University-contracted vendors or sponsors, including advertising, sponsoring, marketing, or endorsement of or for such businesses or enterprises.