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Chalk Policy

All posting and chalking on campus, whether by a University-affiliated group, an off-campus organization, or an individual, must comply with University regulations and any applicable municipal, state, and federal laws.*

Chalk must be water-soluble and may be placed on the following paved sidewalk areas :

  • In and around residence halls
  • On the east plaza of Benson Memorial Center
  • On the west porch of Benson Memorial Center
  • On paved sidewalk areas immediately adjacent to the Benson Memorial Center  
  • On the paved sidewalk areas immediately adjacent to the Locatelli Student Activity Center.

Chalk messages on sidewalks in other campus locations, on outdoor stairs and ramps, on planter boxes, on fountains, on walls, on the brick walkways adjacent to the Learning Commons and on other ground and building surfaces are prohibited.

Chalk messages may be posted a maximum of one week. All printed material, banners, and chalk messages must be removed within 24 hours following the event by the group responsible for the event. Failure to remove such materials within that time frame may subject the responsible group or individual to a removal and/or cleanup charge.  

Violation of any of the provisions of this policy will result in the removal of the printed chalk message. In addition, the responsible group or individual may be subject to appropriate University sanctions and/or legal action by the University.

For more information, please review the Posting Printed Material and Chalking section in the Student Handbook.

*There is no guarantee that your chalk will not be affected by the irrigation at SCU.