University Policies

As a student group, policies from federal, state, and local levels all apply to you. You must remain in compliance with these, as well as University and departmental policies that apply. Find more information about University wide policies at www.Fpd.finop.umn.edu. Please note that the Student Conduct Code applies to individuals and members of student groups and their activities both on and off-campus.

An example of these policies is the Chalking on Campus policy, as seen below. As the sidewalks are clear of snow and rain, feel free to chalk as a part of your advertising. Just make sure that you know the policy and follow it so that we can ensure the ability to use this method of mass-marketing in the future.

Chalking Policy

Procedure 3.10.3.1

Responsible University Officer:
Vice President for University Services

Responsible Office:
University Services Facilities Management Department in conjunction with the Minnesota Student Association

Chalking On Campus

Chalking on campus is limited to recognized student groups, U of M departments, faculty members, staff members and any registered U of M student. Chalking must comply with the following procedures:

• Chalking must take place on concrete sidewalks, not on buildings, steps or other University-owned property. Chalking is prohibited on all vertical surfaces, buildings, walls, benches, picnic tables, signs, poles, newsstands, columns, bus stops, mailboxes, light poles and trees.
• The chalking must be on a horizontal surface not covered by an overhang. Chalking must be done in open areas that can be directly washed by rain.
• Chalking may be placed for a maximum of 10 days
• The material used to mark the walk must be water-soluble chalk (sidewalk chalk). The use of markers, paints, oil-based products, or spray chalk is prohibited.
• Chalking must contain the name or be signed by the name of the organization sponsoring it.
• Chalking cannot interfere with another message that has already been chalked.

Facilities Management reserves the right to clean and remove any chalking, which does not comply with this policy.