Purpose and Scope
This policy promotes the exchange of information within the Law School community regarding upcoming events and academic deadlines. It supplements the University of Michigan Guidelines for Posting Flyers, Posters, and Other Related Items on University Property.
General Restrictions and Material Removal
- Designated Boards Only: Postings may only be placed on designated bulletin boards and must strictly adhere to this policy.
- Event and Deadline Restrictions: Bulletin boards are reserved exclusively for upcoming events and academic deadlines. Postings that do not comply with this designated purpose will be removed.
- Removal of Non-compliant Items: Any materials that violate these guidelines, fail to meet policy criteria, or are posted on unauthorized boards will be removed immediately without notice.
- Administrative Exception: Law School administrative teams may post on all boards. Registered student organizations and approved outside groups must use only their assigned spaces.
No-Post Areas and Liability
- Prohibited Surfaces: Posters and notices may not be placed on walls, windows, doors, partitions, floors, dry-erase boards, lockers, mailboxes, woodwork, elevators, restrooms, classrooms, or any other structural features of Law School buildings and grounds.
- Consequences: Notices posted outside of authorized areas will be removed. Individuals or groups placing flyers on unapproved surfaces may be liable for property damage. Failure to comply could result in the loss of student organization funding.
Guidelines for Recognized Law School Student Organizations
- Authorized Boards: Registered student organizations in good standing with the U-M Center for Campus Involvement may place event advertisements only on boards labeled “Student Organization Events.” Student posters placed on Administrative boards will be removed.
- Required Identification: All postings must prominently feature the name of the sponsoring organization and a valid U-M email address for the contact person. Anonymous posters will be removed.
- Size and Quantity: Postings must not exceed 11” x 17” in size. Organizations are limited to one poster per bulletin board.
- Affixing Materials: Use thumbtacks or pushpins only. Staples, nails, or other metal fasteners are strictly prohibited. Do not block or overlap adjacent posters.
- Duration: Posters may only be displayed for the two weeks preceding the advertised event.
- Exemptions: Individual boards assigned to student organizations by the Law School Student Senate are exempt from this specific policy.
Day-of Event Signage (Stanchions)
- Wayfinding Signs: Free-standing sign stanchions are available on a first-come, first-served basis for day-of use directly outside the event space.
- Specs: Day-of signs must be 8.5” x 11” in portrait orientation.
- Path of Travel: Free-standing signage must never obstruct walkways, entries, or exits. Additional signage requires approval through the room reservation process.
Guidelines for Approved Outside Organizations
Authorized Locations
Approved outside organizations may only post announcements on designated boards located at:
- Lower level of Hutchins Hall (left of the elevator, near the underground Law Library entrance).
- Lower Commons (near the drinking fountain).
- Jeffries Hall (first floor, across from the Lounge).
Resources and Questions
- Copyright and Logos: Review the U-M student organization usage policy for Copyrights, Trademarks, and Logos on the Campus Involvement website.
- Contact: Direct inquiries to the Law School’s Communications Office at [email protected].