As you exercise your free speech rights on campus, it is important to understand the restrictions that the university has placed on expressive activities. While not able to restrict the content of speech on campus, the University may impose reasonable limits on the time, place and manner of speech activities. These rules are implemented on a "content neutral" basis; that is, they apply to all speech and expressive activity regardless of the speaker or viewpoint expressed.
Campus time, place and manner regulations set forth in the Expressive Activities policy, in the Student Handbook and are posted online. Speech activities that violate the time, place and manner rules may be subject to discipline.
Conduct that violates University rules, such as destruction or theft of property, endangering the safety of others, assault, or interfering with campus operations, even if it occurs in connection with speech activities or is motivated by expressive concerns, is not protected and also may be subject to discipline.
As you plan an event or protest activity on campus, familiarize yourself with these policies and resources.
