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Bag Check Policy

Santa Clara University is committed to creating a safe and enjoyable experience for all those attending campus events. Heightened security demands all bags be subject to search upon entry into event venue(s). By entering these venues, you consent to such searches and waive any related claims that you may have. To facilitate entry and avoid additional screening, we respectfully request that attendees adhere to the allowed and prohibited items list.


ALLOWED ITEMS

ONE CLEAR TOTE BAG
No larger than 12” x 6” x 12”

OR

ONE PLASTIC STORAGE BAG
No larger than one (1)-gallon

AND

ONE SMALL CLUTCH BAG
No larger than 4.5” x 6’’

• Sunscreen
• Seat cushions or pads (no chair backs)
• Non-professional cameras or binoculars (no carrying case or equipment bag)
• One (1) empty water bottle no larger than one (1)-liter
• Prescription medicine labeled with a matching ID (must declare at entry)
• Laptops or tablets (no carrying case or equipment bag)
• Strollers
• Small hand-held flags, posters or signs, no larger than 8.5’’ x 11’’

PROHIBITED ITEMS
• Weapons of any kind
• Illegal substances (incl. narcotics) and drug paraphernalia
• All forms of tobacco (including smokeless and electronic, or smoking instruments)
• Alcohol
• Outside food or beverage
• Glass containers
• Coolers of any size
• Balloons, beach balls or other inflatable objects
• Backpacks, duffel bags or luggage
• Bicycles or skateboards
• Motorized carts or scooters (unless ADA assisted device)
• Canopies or tents
• Parasols or umbrellas
• Portable chairs
• Pets (except registered service animals)
• Professional still camera equipment (including detachable lenses, tripods, large zoom lenses or commercial-use camera assemblies)
• Audio or video recording equipment
• Drones, kites or other flying objects
• Large flags, posters, signs, or other objects that obstructs the view of others (no poles or sticks)
• Confetti poppers, horns, noise makers or whistles
• Laser lights or pointers
• Large chains or spiked jewelry (spikes longer than ¼’’ will be confiscated)
• Fireworks, firecrackers, sparklers or other flammable items