Registered student organizations may not engage in sales and fund-raising projects unless the proceeds from such sales and projects are used for educational, charitable, or philanthropic purposes. Raffles are prohibited.
Fund raising events are subject to state statutes for commercial activity.
For clarification or ideas on fund raising activities, please see Pam Bourg, or an Assistant Director of Student Activities. The regulation of commercial activity on the campus is necessary in order to preserve the educational mission of the University, to prevent unnecessary distraction during classes and study periods, to provide for the safety of University students and faculty and staff members, and to protect the property of students, faculty, staff, and the University. Solicitors and tradespeople, including students, faculty and other University personnel, are prohibited from entering the grounds or buildings for the purpose of conducting commercial activity with students, faculty, other personnel or visitors. This rule will not be deemed to prohibit the sale of merchandise by University budgetary units or commercial activity pursuant to a contract between the University and a vendor which provides goods or services to the University community. The solicitation of membership or the collection of dues from members of a registered student organization which inure to the benefit of that organization.