Advertising and Posting Policy

It is the policy of Marietta College to allow as much space as possible for academic and administrative departments and recognized College clubs and organizations to publicize their events and activities. Note that individual campus buildings may have additional guidelines regarding placement of advertising.

Type of Permitted Advertising and Announcements

Posters, Flyers and Paper Materials: After approval by Student Life, posters, flyers, and paper materials may be affixed to bulletin boards or kiosks. They may be no larger than 11”x17” in size so that several groups may use posting areas at the same time, and must be removed within 24 hours of said event or activity. In order to gain approval, posters must include the date, time, and location of the event or activity and a contact person name and email address. Posters may not contain references to alcohol or controlled substances.
Banners: Banners can be bed sheets, tarps, or professionally-made. After approval, banners may be placed on the rails in front of the Gilman Student Center and the rail in front of Chlapaty Café on a first-come, first-serve basis. Rope, zip-ties, or other non-adhesive methods may be used to attach the banners to the railing. The use of duct tape, adhesive strips, etc. will result in fines for damage repair. Banners may not contain references to alcohol or controlled substances. Banners are to be removed within 24 hours after the conclusion of the event being advertised. Banners displayed after this period will be removed and thrown away.
Chalking: Chalking of the campus is limited to flat ground where rain can wash the chalk away and may not be done on buildings or under awnings. Chalk must be non-toxic sidewalk chalk. Paint, stains, dyes, and other permanent or semi-permanent substances are not acceptable. Chalking in locations other than on flat ground will result in fines and damage charges being assessed to the individual or group responsible.
Handbills and Leaflets: Handbills and leaflets may only be distributed on College property with the expressed permission of the staff of the Office of Campus Involvement.
Painting the Rock: Painting the rock (located on the grounds of the McDonough Center) is limited to the rock only. The painting of trees, grass, buildings, trash cans, etc. will subject the offending organization to fines and damage charges. A 24 hours “courtesy” rule is asked to be followed to allow an organization to advertise for at least 24 hours before the rock is repainted.

Approval by Student Life

Any advertisement should be brought or emailed to Student Life in Andrews Hall for an approval stamp. Materials are typically approved for two weeks at a time. Advertisements should be campus-event focused.

A recognized College organization, office, or department must sponsor the materials, and the sponsor’s name and contact information must appear on the materials.
Distribution must be limited to the areas set aside for advertising purposes, including inside the residence halls.
At no time are materials to be taped, glued, tacked, or otherwise affixed to doors, walls, windows, or other building surfaces not specifically designated for such purposes. This also includes sidewalks, stairs, and trashcans.
Materials must be removed within 24 hours of said event or activity.
Advertisements containing references to alcohol or controlled substances will not be approved.
Student Life reserves the right to deny approval for any advertisement that is inconsistent with our community standards and expectations.
Advertisements from outside entities, must be approved by the Office of Campus Involvement and may only be posted in designated areas.

Exceptions to the aforementioned policies may be made on a case-by-case basis with approval of the Office of Campus Involvement.