Student Organization Advertising Quick Reference
All campus advertising must adhere to the policies listed below. Approval may take up to two business days. All approval must go through the Campus Life Department located in the Student Activity Center.
Policy |
Contact Department |
Solicitation Policy |
Auxiliary Services |
Student Organization Handbook |
Campus Life |
Catering Policy |
Auxiliary Services |
University Style Guide |
University Communications |
Housing Handbook |
University Housing |
When reviewing campus advertising, staff will consider:
- Is the content appropriate for the campus audience?
- Profanity, offensive language/images are not permitted, messaging should fit a an audience of 17 years and older, questionable messaging may be reviewed for educational value and connection to university mission
- Are university logos and marks used correctly?
- Official university logos and marks cannot be altered or manipulated
- Use of logos and marks cannot imply university approval or affiliation
- University logos and marks must stand alone and cannot be used in conjunction with other organization logos and marks
- Use of university logos and marks will require additional approval by University Communications (coordinated through Campus Life)
- Does the piece advertise for off-campus business?
- Only Bobcat Card vendors and university contract partners are permitted to advertise on campus
- Mention of off-campus businesses will require additional approval by Auxiliary Services (coordinated through Campus Life)
- Does the event involve sponsorship or donations?
- Current Bobcat Card vendors and university business partners must be given first right of refusal
- Catering guidelines must be followed
- Sponsorship and donations will require additional approval by Auxiliary Services (coordinated through Campus Life)
Postings of any kind are limited to approved posting areas (see the Campus Life Student Organization Handbook for details). Facilities Operations must approve exceptions to designated locations.
Advertising method / location |
Approval Required? |
Notes |
Posters in classrooms of academic buildings |
Yes - see Campus Life |
postings are limited to common use bulletin boards (boards not reserved for departmental use) |
Posters in University Housing |
Yes - see Campus Life |
Drop off up to 60 fliers or posters to University Housing office, housing staff will place in halls |
Chalking of university sidewalks |
Prior approval not required |
No chalking on vertical surfaces or brick |
Yard signs |
Yes - see Campus Life |
Temporary sigange is limited to two weeks and signs must be removed by the organization, permanent signs must be approved by facilities |
Advertising in The MAX or Bobcat Food Court |
Not available at this time |
Not available at this time |
Banners hanging from the MSU |
Yes - see Campus Life |
Space permitting and granted on a first come-first served basis; organizations are limited to one banner at a time; banners may hang for no more than two weeks; special events may require removal of all banners; organization must remove banner and accessories |
Bobcat Vision |
Yes - see Campus Life |
submit design request at http://www.gcsu.edu/studentlife/campuslife.htm |
Outdoor posters and banners |
Yes - see Campus Life |
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Shuttle stops |
Yes - see Campus Life |
Limited to enclosed bulletin boards and must be coordinated through Parking & Transportation, no posting on glass |
Shuttles |
Yes - see Campus Life |
Not available at this time |
Job opportunities |
Yes - see Campus Life |
General posting not permitted, limited to online job boards, Career Center approval is required and will be coordinated through Campus Life |
Community event promotion |
Yes - see Campus Life |
GIVE Center approval is required and will be coordinated through Campus Life |
Tutoring service ads |
Yes - see Campus Life |
Learning Center approval is required |