This policy was last updated on November 4, 2025.
Purpose:
This policy describes the time, place, and manner by which postings and temporary signs may be posted to Department of Communication Arts bulletin boards.
Departmental, Student Organization, and Research Group Bulletin Boards:
Bulletin boards maintained by the Department of Communication Arts, associated department student organizations, and research groups are marked by which group they belong to and are reserved for their exclusive use.
General Postings:
Only the University may erect permanent signs and other displays (directional, etc.) in Vilas Hall. Others may only display “general postings,” which are temporary signs. Only student organizations, students, and employees of the University may display general postings, and only general postings regarding a University-related event, organization, or service are permitted.
Postings may only be affixed to bulletin board locations. Postings may not be taped or otherwise affixed to painted or wooden surfaces, doors, door frames, glass, columns, or any other place. Posting on these locations is a violation of UWS Administrative Code 18.08(9)(a). Postings must be placed so as not to obstruct other postings.
Except where otherwise indicated, postings must not exceed 11 inches by 17 inches, and only one copy of a posting may be posted in the same designated space at any one time.
Postings must include:
- The name of the sponsoring registered student organization, University department, or individual; and
- If for a University-related event, the date(s) of the event they advertised; or
- If publicizing a University-related organization or service, a visible “date-to-remove,” which must be less than one month from the date the sign is posted.
The Department of Communication Arts will remove and discard:
- Any postings in unapproved locations;
- Any postings where the advertised event date has passed, the date-to-remove has passed, or no date information is visible;
- Any posting that exceeds the 11 inches by 17 inches size limit or where more than one copy of the flyer is present on a bulletin board;
- Any paper, flyer, or other document that does not advertise a University-related event, organization, or service; and
- Any paper, flyer, or other document that does not otherwise comply with this policy.
Only the Department may remove postings on Communication Arts bulletin boards. Students are advised that removing, discarding, destroying, defacing, covering up, or otherwise tampering with postings may be considered non-academic misconduct. Student organizations that wish to post in other locations on campus should review the Student Organization Resource & Policy Guide for Posting, Chalking, and Leafleting.