Rules and Policies

All organizations, departments, and vendors that participate in our Fests agree to a set standard of rules. These are consistent among all of the Fests, no matter which time of year you participate. Please be sure to understand the policies fully prior to participating in any Fests sponsored by the Center for Campus Involvement.

Tables/Tents/Materials

  • Tables must be staffed at all times.

  • Pop-up canopies are not permitted unless you are a Vendor that has purchased a Tier 2 space.

    • For Tier 2 Vendors - Please note that whatever set-up you choose to bring must be able to be assembled and disassembled on-site; no trailers or vehicles.

Sales/Solicitation/Food/Beverages

  • No sales are permitted during the Fests.

  • Any food/beverages must be individually pre-packaged. For example, handing out individual slices of pizza is not permitted. Handing out pre-packaged granola bars is OK.

  • Alcohol is strictly prohibited

Behavior

  • Disrupting/intimidating/vandalizing other tables/organizations/departments/individuals will result in immediate removal of your organization from the event. 

  • Organizations must clean and maintain their group's individual area of operation and common areas throughout and following the Fest. If your organization leaves behind materials at your table, you will be fined a $75 misuse fee to your SOAS account.

  • Please do not remove tables and chairs from the Fests area during the event.

  • Do not engage in any activities or events that would create a safety or health hazard or violate University policies or city and state laws.

  • Do not engage in other activities or events unless approved by Fests coordinators.

  • The use of amplified sound is not permitted during Fests.

  • Failure to comply with Fests Rules and Policies will result in a $75.00 fine

  • If your organization is fined for multiple years for failure to adhere to Fest Rules & Policies or engages in behavior that severely impacts fest operations your organization may not receive space at future Fests events.

Please inform the Fests coordinators as soon as possible if your group is unable to participate in the Fests. All cancellations and refunds are at the discretion of the Fest coordinators.


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