Solicitation and the sale of items by students on campus (including in residence halls) or off-campus are prohibited unless approved by the Student Engagement Center located on the 2nd Floor of Brock Commons. Individual students and student organizations should use the procedures for solicitation and fundraising as published and distributed by the Student Engagement Center. Failure to comply with those procedures will result in adjudication under the Student Conduct Code.
Solicitation Policy
Outside individuals or organizations, even if represented by students, may NOT solicit funds or sell items anywhere on campus or use the campus system for solicitation or promotion without authorization from the Vice President of Student Affairs or their designee. Failure to comply will result in the parent organization, if any, being notified and any non-community representative being asked to leave campus.
Fundraising
Student organizations and clubs are encouraged to fundraise. Approval is required for all fundraisers and events where money will be exchanged, whether for the organization itself or designated philanthropy or cause. Off-campus or online fundraisers also require approval.
Fundraisers are approved in the same manner as all events on the Buzz. Organizations are to submit an event on the Buzz and click “Yes” to the question “Will you be collecting money or raising funds at this event?” in the event submission process. Organizations must have their request approved on the Buzz before they can hold their fundraiser.
Additional information for fundraising is included below:
Any organization wishing to sell items or collect funds in the residence halls must indicate that on their fundraising request form. The Assistant Dean of Students or their designee reserves the right to deny a fundraiser in residence halls.
All requests must be submitted ten (10) days or more before the event to ensure any accommodations for the request can be made. Submissions within 10 days or under may not be approved in time.
No fundraisers that promote gambling or betting, including raffles, are permitted.