Publicity and Solicitation

Distribution of Printed Matter

Distribution of printed matter in the Houses, dormitories, Annenberg Hall, or on Harvard property must be approved by the Office of the Dean of Harvard College. The House Masters and the Dean of Freshmen have the right to regulate the time, place, and manner of distribution in their areas. In each of the above cases, permission to distribute printed matter may be granted upon application to the Office of the Dean of Harvard College. Student groups may also wish to use the distribution services of Harvard Student Agencies. For distribution of materials outdoors, all organizations must complete and have approved an online application.

Should a group of students who are not a formally recognized organization wish to distribute printed matter on campus, permission to do so may be granted by the Office of the Dean of Harvard College upon submission of a petition signed by ten registered undergraduates. Distribution cannot occur until approval has been made explicit.

Posters

Posters may be placed only on bulletin boards and kiosks and not on doors, fences, entry posts, gates, poles, waste containers, sidewalks, or other similar places. Organizations violating these rules may be fined up to $200 per daily violation and may lose postering privileges by the College. The defacement of sidewalks or buildings with posters, chalk, or any other material is prohibited.

Every recognized student organization in good standing with the College, including official House organizations, has the privilege of posting on University bulletin boards and kiosks.
"Restricted" bulletin boards (inside classrooms or buildings) are limited to the use of designated departments or organizations. Use of these bulletin boards must be approved by the official representative of the respective department or organization.
Prior permission of the Office of the Dean of Harvard College is required for posters larger than 11” x 17”. Posters are removed from bulletin boards and kiosks every Monday and Thursday, staffing and weather permitting.
Non-recognized groups must obtain prior permission of the Office of the Dean of Harvard College and such permission will be granted only in exceptional cases.
The bottom right-hand corner of all posters must clearly denote the official student organization’s name and include details on accessibility. For more information, see Accessibility Considerations.
It is against City of Cambridge ordinances to affix posters and notices to utility poles.

Balloons

Student organizations are prohibited from advertising events by use of balloons in Harvard Yard. In rare circumstances, permission may be granted by the College Dean’s Office.

Email

See Chapter 5 regarding regulations for the use of electronic mail.

Solicitation

Solicitation in University buildings and on University property must have prior approval of the proper authority. Permission for each of the following activities must be obtained from the indicated office:

Sales of subscriptions to recognized publications, sales of tickets to functions given by recognized organizations, and sales of recordings of recognized organizations (provided all such sales are conducted in the immediate vicinity of College Dining Halls, Sanders Theatre, or by the Science Center): the Student Activities Office of Harvard College.
All other sales: Director of Student Employment and the Office of the Dean of Harvard College.
All solicitation and canvassing must be carried out between the hours of 9 am and 9:30 pm on weekdays only. Exceptions may be granted by the Office of the Dean of Harvard College.
The Dean of Freshmen or House Masters may deny permission to carry on the above in their dormitories or houses.
Permission of the Office of the Dean of Harvard College must be obtained in order to solicit during Registration.