Expressive Activity & Free Speech

In view of the University's responsibility to promote free expression, the campus is open, but only to University affiliates -- Santa Clara University students, faculty, staff, organizations, departments, and offices -- for the purpose of freedom of speech and related expressive activity subject to time, place, and manner regulations.

Please review the documents in the next section regarding the policy on how to plan expressive activities on campus. For additional information, please visit the SCU Speech and Expression website.

Policy & Planning Form

Expressive Activity Policy 2025 (PDF)
Faculty/Staff Expressive Activity Planning Form (Below)
Student Organizations - CSOs & RSOs (CSI Website)
SCU Campus Map with Fire Lanes (PDF)

Review & Approval

Expressive activities need to have an approved Expressive Activity Planning Form. Complete the form with the sponsoring organzation. Final review and approval is given by The Event Planning Office for Faculty/Staff Requestors.

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