Approval Requirements
- Any flier or sign must represent an activity, event, or campaign sponsored, facilitated or approved by an official Westmont College Department, Student Organization, or Club.
- The sponsoring group must be clearly printed on the sign.
- All fliers and signs sponsored by student organizations or clubs must be approved, stamped, and dated by the Campus Life office before posting. This includes but is not limited to: all advertisement in public spaces, campus buildings, and residence halls.
- The college will not allow the posting of any materials that advocate or encourage conduct that is contrary to the Community Life Statement.
- Posting Locations
- Posters, fliers and signs may only be placed in the appropriate locations. These locations include residence hall public posting locations, the open side of the kiosk above the DC, the Mail Center posting area, the Kerr Student Center posting board, Winter Hall bulletin boards, and other clearly marked bulletin boards on campus such as the green posting boards in front of Adams Center, Murchison Gym, and the bridge by the Global Leadership Center.
- Posting on the exterior of any campus structures such as buildings, bridges, posts or walls including painted, metal, or glass surfaces is not permitted.
- Posters and fliers may not be stapled or taped to trees or other natural features on campus. Any property damage that occurs as a result of posting may result in a fine to the responsible individual or group.
Additional Posting Requirements- Posters, flyers and signs may be adhered to surfaces with sticky tac, blue painter's tape, or scotch tape. Masking tape, packing tape, or duct tape are never to be used on any surfaces as they leave residue.
- The maximum size for posters is 18" x 24"
- Posters, fliers and signs must be taken down by the date indicated on the "Westmont Approved" stamp. If signs and posters are not removed by that date the responsible individual or group may be charged a fine.
- All approved signage for the Dining Commons must be freestanding. No tape may be used on any surface inside or outside the building, EXCEPT blue painters tape may be taped to the front hardwood table edges.
- The Director of Library and Information Services must approve any postings in the library.