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Student and Campus Life Postering Policy

Cornell community members may hang promotional and informational posters in designated areas across campus.  

This policy is an addendum to the University's Expressive Activity Policy and applies to all postering activity (including posters, signs, banners, and installations) in Student and Campus Life (SCL) facilities and managed spaces, covering all internal surfaces and exterior facades. Postering activity that is improperly placed, expired, or does not meet requirements will be removed. 

SCL facilities have two types of clearly labeled posting areas: 

  • "Department Use" areas (reserved for SCL department use only) coming this summer
  • "Community Use" areas (open to Cornell community use and subject to requirements below) coming this summer

Community Use Postering Requirements 

  • Postering activity must comply with Cornell's Expressive Activity Policy 
  • Must be placed in designated "Community Use" areas only 
  • Sponsors must be Cornell community members (no third-party solicitation) 
  • Identifying a sponsoring organization/individual is not required but is recommended 
  • Maximum size: 187 square inches (11" x 17" or approximately A3) 
  • Only one poster per event/initiative per board/location (duplicates will be removed) 
  • Affixed with thumbtacks, staples, or blue painter's tape only 
  • Must include event date or posting date on the front or back of poster (posters will be removed after 14 days or after advertised event date) 

Policies for Postering in the Residential Buildings  

For residential buildings where entry is restricted to residents, “Community Use” areas are reserved for residents of that building/community. Non-residents may not enter access-controlled buildings to hang posters. Additionally: 

  • Door-to-door solicitation is prohibited (residents, visitors, or guests) 
  • Distributing materials under doors is prohibited (residents, visitors, or guests)