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 (www.harvardstudentagencies.com/distribution/). For distribution of materials outdoors, all organizations must complete and have approved an on-line application, which is available at www.college.harvard.edu/student/activities.

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. Should an organization fail to comply with this regulation, it will be assessed a $25 fine and will be liable to the loss of privileges. The defacement of sidewalks or buildings with posters, chalk, or any other material is prohibited.

• Every registered organization, including official House organizations, has the privilege of posting on University bulletin boards and kiosks.
• 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.
• All posters must carry the name of the sponsoring organization in the lower right-hand corner. Only posters complying with the above rules may be posted.
• It is against City ordinances to affix posters and notices to utility poles.

Email

See page 402 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 Office of the Dean 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.