Student Activities
Policy on Assembly and Expression
Saint Joseph’s University endorses a lifelong commitment to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things. As an institution of higher education, rooted in the Jesuit tradition, the University supports and encourages a healthy pluralism of ideas, an exchange of respectful dialogue, and a call to be open to differing viewpoints. Accordingly, the University permits members of the University community to assemble and express views on campus subject to this policy, consistent with its mission and commitment to protecting campus community members and the environment in which that mission is experienced (e.g., campus buildings, grounds and facilities).
Campus Posting Policy
The purpose of this policy is to manage the promotion of student events and programs on campus in a way that ensures the appropriate use of available space, prevents damage to University property, and maintains an aesthetically pleasing campus environment. This policy includes, but is not limited to: flyers, handouts, table tents, posters, banners, or lighted/projected exhibits (referred to, collectively, as “Postings” for purposes of this policy). See below for the Chalking guidelines.
Political Activities on Campus Policy
Policy on Student Sponsorships of Speakers and Performers on Campus
Saint Joseph’s University endorses a lifelong commitment to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things. As an institution of higher education, rooted in the Jesuit tradition, Saint Joseph’s University is committed to the exploration and discussion of issues which are of interest to members of the University community. Accordingly, one way in which the University’s mission can be supported is by creating opportunities for officially recognized University student organizations and only such organizations to invite persons of their choice to speak or perform on campus, subject to this policy.
View Saint Joseph's Policy on Student Sponsorships of Speakers and Performers on Campus
Statement on Student Groups and Organizations
Approved by College Council, December 21, 1972 (amended January 14, 2019)
During the college experience, students develop a variety of interests and concerns which find expression through a diversity of volunteer student associations on campus. While the University aims to provide student associations with the freedom to operate independently, the University does work to ensure the orderly conduct of student organizational affairs, and to provide that its personnel, physical, and budgetary resources are allocated in support of those extracurricular student endeavors which extend opportunities for wider intellectual and social development.
The Office of Student Leadership & Activities at Hawk Hill and University City, as well as the Office of Campus Life in Lancaster, is charged with responsibility for developing and implementing specific policies and procedures, for granting and withdrawing organizational status for student groups (for Hawk Hill and University City: https://www.sju.edu/offices/student-life/sla/sco; for Lancaster, visit the Portal Student Organization Page or similar: https://my.pacollege.edu/student-life/getting-involved/student-organizations/Pages/default.aspx), for the conducting of orderly student organizational affairs, for allocating University resources in support of organizational activity and for adjudicating intra- and inter-organizational disputes. Such policy and procedure must be in accordance with the aims and the objectives of the University. Students with questions should stop by the Office of Student Leadership & Activities in Champion Suite 302 (Hawk Hill), LLC 129 (University City) or Campus Life & Student Engagement Suite - Cooper Building (Lancaster).
Use of the Saint Joseph's University Brand and Guidance on Co-Branding
Decisions about Saint Joseph's University brand – including internal and external usage of the University’s name, logo and affiliated marks, and any potential co-branding with other organizations or causes – rests with the Office of Marketing and Communications (MarComm) in consultation with other offices. Please consult with MarComm before using institutional logo(s), making arrangements to put other entities' logos on SJU-branded materials, or granting other organizations permission to use our logo. Importantly, the use of copyrighted and/or trademarked material in merchandise, advertising or promotions without express written permission is not permitted for official University communications and programs, and may be illegal and result in significant fines and penalties. For more information, contact Ryan Starr in the Office of Marketing and Communications at rstarr@sju.edu.