- All groups (students and off-campus) wishing to solicit/canvass on campus must register through the Office of Student Engagement to approve or disapprove the request, in consultation with appropriate University personnel, when necessary. If it is disapproved, an appeal may be made in writing to the Vice President for Student Life. Final decisions will be based on appropriateness and availability of space in the Student Center or campus.
- Solicitation is defined as the selling or distribution of a product, service, or information (e.g., leaflets, surveys, petitions) or as the collection of monies unrelated to college business. All bake sales and raffles by student groups must be authorized by the Office of Student Engagement.
- Permission to solicit does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of any product, service, or information by Monmouth University.
- Any use of the Monmouth University name, either directly or indirectly, must be approved by the President of the University. Contact the Office of Student Life for assistance.
- The seal of the University may never be used for solicitation or canvassing purposes.
Reservation of a vending or informational table must be reserved by completing the on-line “Request for Student Club/Organization Activity” found on the Office of Student Engagement portal page. Requests should be made at least two weeks in advance. The table will be reserved on the first floor of the Student Center and other limited places on campus. The space is limited and is subject to availability.
Exceptions may be considered for solicitation in other areas on an individual basis. Normal times are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exceptions may be granted by the Student Engagement office in conjunction with the Vice President for Student Life.
Soliciting and Commercial Enterprises
No general soliciting or canvassing is permitted in the residence halls. The presence of unauthorized persons soliciting any kind of product, service, or merchandise or attempting to collect money for such should be reported immediately to the Monmouth University Police, residence hall staff, and the Associate Vice President for Student Life. Also, any person who approaches a student with the intent to use that student in any intended solicitation should also be reported immediately. The latter often occurs over the telephone. The solicitation for sale and/or delivery of alcoholic beverages in, to, on, or around residence hall premises and buildings is prohibited. This includes such by both students and any retail or wholesale distributor, whether on residence hall premises or off campus (e.g., by telephone). State law and local ordinances prohibit the use of student residence hall rooms for commercial purposes. Students are to use their rooms for living purposes only. The use of a University or residence hall address, or the use of a residence hall room, for the purpose of conducting any commercial enterprise or the listing of such a business address is prohibited by both law and University policy.
Student Center Posting Policy
The Rebecca Stafford Student Center is considered the “living room” of the campus. It is used by and for the Monmouth community to host activities, workshops, and events. It is also a place where people gather to eat, socialize, study, and relax. The center maintains this balance by presenting an environment that is friendly and inviting, one that celebrates the University’s diversity of culture and ideas through positive expressions. Since the center is one of the main information locations on campus, it is important that any advertisements posted in the center meet certain guidelines. The following regulations detail the center’s policies for advertisements in the building.
- All advertisements must be approved by the Office of Student Engagement Items requested to be posted should be dropped off at the Office of Student Engagement Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. (located on the second floor of the Student Center). Any items not stamped by the Student Engagement staff will be removed.
- Advertising for off-campus events may not promote the consumption or purchasing of alcoholic beverages. University-sponsored events involving alcohol may be advertised with the permission of the vice president for Student Life. Postings containing obscenities, slanderous material, or material containing racist or sexist statements will not be posted. This would include, but not be limited to, advertisements that show and/or promote nudity, violence, racism, and sexism.
- All advertisements will be posted by the Student Center staff. Advertisements dropped off at the Office of Student Engagement will be posted in the Student Center within 24 hours of approval when possible. The Student Center staff will be responsible for removing all outdated materials.
- All advertisements may be hung for two weeks or until the occurrence of the event, whichever is first.
- There are separate bulletin boards for different categories of advertisements including:
- On-Campus Events
- Off-Campus Events
- For Sale/Help Wanted
- Off-Campus Housing
- Posting is NOT permitted on the exterior of the Student Center or on or around the glass exterior doors of the center unless pre-approved by the Office of Student Engagement.
- Materials to be posted may not exceed 18 inches by 24 inches.
- There will be no posting of notices or flyers that support or endorse candidates for political office.
- The use of table tents or cafeteria windows must be approved through the Office of Student Engagement who will provide guidelines for use.
- Use of any bulletin board or authorized space in the Student Center does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of any product, service, or information by the Student Center or Monmouth University.