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Posting Policy

The primary objective of these regulations is to ensure that CSU Dominguez Hills maintains an orderly appearance appropriate to a university campus while providing members of the greater university community with a maximum publicity outlet. Cooperation is essential to creating an attractive and pleasant environment for students, staff, and visitors.

1. Regulations

Organizations currently recognized by or registered with the University, campus committees and commissions, students, faculty and staff are allowed to publicize on campus, providing they comply with the regulations established by the University. Publicity for off-campus entities and personal notices shall be restricted to Activities Bulletin Boards outside the Student Union as designated by this policy.

A. Designated Posting Areas

1. Activities Bulletin Boards

A listing of Activities Bulletin Boards and a map of locations is available in the Student Union and Activities Office (app. A.). Activities Bulletin Boards inside the Student Union are reserved for Student Groups and Campus Departments Only.

Items posted on designated bulletin boards must be at least 4x6 inches but not exceed 8¹/₂ x14 inches. Only one item for the same event per bulletin board, regardless of the style of flyer. Thumb tacks or staples may be used to affix materials to bulletin boards. Adhesive (tape, glue, stickers, etc.) should not be used on any bulletin board.

2. Railings

All metal walkway railings are available for posting except for railings on the Vendor Walkway and the Special Event Railing. A listing and map of locations is available in the Student Union and Activities Office (see app. A.).

Items posted on designated railings must be at least 11x 17 inches but not exceed 3x6 feet and appear neat and professional. All items displayed on railings must use a proper mounting kit (provided free of charge by the Student Union for student organizations). Adhesive (tape, glue, stickers, etc.) should not be used on any railings. Items not properly mounted or posted in areas not designated for posting will be removed and may result in loss of posting privileges.

B. Standards

1. Time Limits

All posted material may be posted for a period of fourteen (14) calendar days. The "POSTING VALID THRU____" stamp available through the Student Union and Activities Office, must be clearly visible on the face of the posting. Materials posted must be removed no later than five (5) days after the conclusion of the event. The sponsoring group or organization is responsible for the removal of posted material.

2. Sponsorship

Materials to be distributed or posted must list all the sponsoring organizations.

3. Identification of Publicity

All advertisements, announcements and signs must be identified with the name and phone number of the person or organization responsible.

4. Language

Publicity written in any language other than Standard American English must contain an English translation.

5. California Penal Code

Materials to be distributed or posted must not be in violation of section 311-312.7 of the California Penal Code. A copy of the California Penal Code is available in the Student Union and Activities Office.

6. Off-Campus Entities

Any off-campus entity wishing to post materials on Activities Bulletin Boards must have approval from the Student Union and Activities Office, and must abide by these posting regulations. Publicity for off-campus entities and personal notices shall be restricted to Activities Bulletin Boards outside the Student Union as designated by this policy.

C. Other

1. Approvable non-designated areas

Approval to post in areas not listed in Section A (above) must be obtained from the dean/administrator having primary responsibility for management of the building. Approvable non-designated areas include: interior railings of buildings, classroom bulletin boards, non-Activities Bulletin Boards, banners in trees, and free standing structures (see app. B.).

2. Permanent Banners and Display Cases

Approval for placement of permanently mounted banners and display cases must be obtained from the dean/administrator having primary responsibility for management of the building (see app. B.).

3. Sandwich Boards

Sandwich boards may not be stationed in areas that obstruct normal pedestrian traffic flow or violate University fire code.

4. Staking

All advertising requiring staking must have location approved by Physical Plant. The Student Union and Activities Office will assist student organizations in the approval process.

5. Handbills and Circulars

Distribution of handbills, circulars and flyers not in violation of campus regulations and the California Penal Code is permitted on campus. The campus chooses to exercise it’s right to regulate the time, manner and place of this distribution in accordance with state law through the issuance of a daily permit. Student organizations, university departments and administrative offices wishing to distribute any material must obtain a permit from the Student Union and Activities Office. Individuals or off-campus entities wishing to distribute material must obtain a permit from the Administration Office, ERC- D524. Distribution is not allowed in buildings or parking lots. Interference with the normal flow of auto or pedestrian traffic is not permitted.

6. CSUDH Electronic Bulletin Board

The CSUDH Electronic Board is maintained by the Center for Mediated Instruction and Distance Learning. Request Forms to display general campus announcements may be picked-up from and submitted to the Student Union and Activities Office. Policy governing the electronic bulletin board is established by the Center for Mediated Instruction and Distance Learning.

D. Violations

Materials are not to be posted in areas other than designated posting areas. Posting is not allowed on elevators, telephone booths, bathroom stalls, sculptures, posts, trees, traffic control/utility poles, signs, vehicles, or planted garden areas. Nothing shall be posted as to obscure previously posted, properly placed materials.

Violations of these regulations will result in the immediate removal of posted materials, possible loss of posting privileges for the following semester and/or other restrictions as may be determined by the Student Union and Activities Office and the University. Student organizations and/or individuals will be charged for the cost incurred in the removal or repair of improper posting.

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