Initiating an Assembly
As an academic institution of higher education, the University of San Diego is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which a variety of ideas can be reasonably expressed, discussed and critically examined. To that end, students and employees may engage in assembly on campus in a peaceful manner, in accordance with the requirements set forth in this policy.
Step1
Contact Campus Scheduling
- Submit each request at least 10 business days prior to the event.
- Provide appropriate details in the submission
- Include the event date, time, location, purpose, organizer, USD participants and off-campus groups, guests or visitors
Step2
Off-Campus Groups, Guests or Visitors
- Student Requests: Must be reviewed and approved by Student Affairs
- Employee Requests: Must be reviewed and approved by University Operations
- The University of San Diego is a private campus. Off-campus groups, guests or visitors who are not approved may be considered trespassers
Step3
Choose From Designated Locations and Times
- Location Option 1: In the Mother Teresa Plaza, in front of the Student Life Pavilion
- Location Option 2: In the Garden of the Sky Plaza, in front of the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice
- Designated Time: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Exceptions: All exceptions require approval by the organizer’s vice president.
Step4
Review and Approval
- Requests will be reviewed by Campus Scheduling.
- Campus Scheduling will notify the appropriate vice president.
- The vice president will notify Public Safety and any other relevant university officials.
Step5
Appeals Process
- If a request is denied by Campus Scheduling, appeals may be made to the appropriate vice president.
- Students: Submit your appeal to Student Affairs at studentaffairs@sandiego.edu.
- Employees: Submit your appeal to University Operations at vicepresidentforoperations@sandiego.edu.
- If the appeal is denied by the vice president, a final appeal may be made to the President’s Administrative Team.
Step6
Prohibited Activities
- Illegal acts or damaging property
- Blocking access or disrupting classes, activities or events
- Harassment, threats or discrimination
- Any violations could result in the immediate cancellation of the event
Step7
Enforcement
- Any violations could result in the immediate cancellation of the event
- The safety of the entire campus community takes priority
- Warnings will be issued if disruptions occur
- Violations of USD’s 2.2.10 Policy Governing Assembly on Campus may result in disciplinary action
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