Posters/Displays Policy

This policy governs posters, notices, flyers, banners, signs, electronic noticeboards, and other similar items or displays (called posters/displays in this policy) on all Johns Hopkins campuses and applies to all Johns Hopkins University students, alumni, employees, and visitors.

Posters/Displays should not disrupt academic classes, programs, or activities and should not damage the property of the university. Failure to follow this policy may result in the removal of posters/displays, fines, and/or disciplinary measures.

• Posters/Displays must not contain material that:
  • is pornographic
  • harasses any individual or group on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, religion or sexual orientation
  • contains a message of hate or a threat of violence
  • promotes hate speech or events
  • promotes free alcohol
  • promotes unhealthy alcohol practices (e.g., drinking games)
  • or otherwise violates University policy.
• Posters/displays may only be posted or displayed in designated areas (e.g., bulletin boards, electronic notice boards).
• Posters/Displays may not be affixed directly to buildings, doors, walls, or bathroom stalls.
• Tape should not be adhered to painted, finished, or glass surfaces.
• Bulletin board flyers should be no larger than 8.5″ x 11″ and not affixed over another flyer. Requests for exceptions for larger flyers or posters must be forwarded by students to Leadership Engagement and Experiential Development (LEED) at the Homewood campus or to the relevant school-based student affairs offices (see below) or by employees to their department or divisional leadership.
  • Flyers that are posted by students or student groups for events not approved in Hopkins Groups at the Homewood campus or via student affairs offices at other campuses may be removed.
• Residence hall solicitation (dorm storming) is prohibited. This includes slipping a poster/display under or placing it on individual doors. Door-to-door peddling is not permitted.
• Student organizations cannot use an outside promoter to advertise an event.
• Posters/Displays advertising expired events or not meeting this policy’s criteria may be removed.

Individual departments and governing bodies may have additional requirements for posters/displays. It is the responsibility of the individuals or the groups using posters/displays to contact the facility manager of a building in which posters and other advertising media are to be used regarding such requirements and to adhere to those requirements. PDF Document: Information regarding the Residence Hall Posting Policy, can be found here.

Any questions regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Leadership Engagement and Experiential Development (LEED), to the relevant school-based student affairs offices (see below), or by employees to their department or divisional leadership.

Student Affairs Office Contact Information by School

Use of University Logo and Name

The use of the university name and iconography by student organizations is governed by the university’s brand guidelines and JHU’s Office of Communications.

Student organizations that use “Johns Hopkins University”, “Hopkins”, or “JHU” in their name or incorporate JHU iconography in their logo are required to comply with the branding guidelines. Student Leadership Consultants in the office of Leadership Engagement and Experiential Development are available to work with student organizations to manage this transition and provide assistance. Please email [email protected] with questions and concerns.

Banners

Banners may only be hung on approved campus structures with the approval of the appropriate office and must abide by university policy.

Requests to hang banners at the Breezeway at the Homewood campus can be made by Registered Student Organizations through the 25Live scheduling platform.

Chalking

On the Homewood campus, chalking is allowed only outside of the Hopkins Café, and on the brick surfaces at Levering Courtyard and the Breezeway. Individuals on other campuses should consult with their school-based student affairs office (see above) regarding locations where chalking may be permitted.

Only “kids” non-toxic chalk is permitted. It is the individual or group’s responsibility to remove chalk marks after the relevant event or no more than one week after the chalking is applied, whichever is soonest.

Tabling

At the Homewood campus, tabling may be done by Registered Student Organizations on the Breezeway, Levering Courtyard, and Hopkins Café. Reservation requests are placed through the 25Live scheduling platform. Consult with the student affairs contact for your school regarding tabling at other campuses.

Jay the Blue Jay Statue

Students may use the Blue Jay Statue to promote events, programming, and community spirit, and to further the free and open exchange of ideas that are a hallmark of the Johns Hopkins University community. Be sure to follow the guidelines listed online.