Iowa State University supports the First Amendment rights of students, faculty, staff and members of the community to peacefully protest on campus. Groups organizing a demonstration are encouraged to work with the Demonstration Safety Team for assistance to plan a safe event. The team can be contacted at: demonstration@iastate.edu.
University policy also provides guidance for Facilities and Grounds Use, Activities. Here are a few key points:
- Groups gathering on campus grounds cannot substantially disrupt university events or interfere with the flow of vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
- Anyone entering specialized facilities, such as libraries, recreation facilities, clinics, research laboratories and other areas not open to the general public must comply with policies established by such facilities.
- For safety, sanitation and preservation of campus property, camping is not permitted except for special approved events.
- Outdoor events, with more than 50 people, are not allowed between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
- University facilities and grounds may not be used in a manner that damages or defaces university property or creates the threat of damage to property; or results in significant littering, pollution or other nuisance.
Faculty, staff, students and visitors are expected to follow all university policies. A link to the Facilities and Ground Use, Activities policy and other resources are available on the Free Speech policy and reporting website.
