University Space Use Policy: Protest and Demonstration Policy
University of Massachusetts – Boston
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A. Spaces for Protest and Demonstration (Public Assembly Locations)
The University recognizes four locations, here referred to as public assembly locations. Use of these locations requires the Advanced Notification Form process. Those locations are:
» University Entrance: the grassy area in between the rotary crosswalk nearest to the Integrated Sciences Complex and the start of the University Drive West Bike Lane on the flat ground – not including the ISC amphitheater berm. Capacity of 250 people.
» Campus Center Lawn: the grassy area between University Drive East and the Harbor Walk, not including the roadway or the Harbor Walk itself. Capacity of 12,000 people
» Skylight Park Plaza: tan tiled area in-between Campus Center and Wheatley Peters building in front of the planter benches, not blocking plaza circulation as defined by dark grey tiles. Capacity of 50 people.
» Campus Center 1 st Floor Terrace – Campus Center 1-1500. Capacity of 300 people. Interior spaces within academic buildings, administrative areas, libraries, computer labs, healthcare facilities, athletic facilities, and residence halls are restricted to their primary purpose and may not be used for protest or demonstration.
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C. Advanced Notification Requirement
Individuals, departments, registered student organizations, and external entities organizing a protest or demonstration are required to complete a Protest and Demonstration Advanced Notification Form (found on this page). The Advanced Notification Form must be received and considered fully complete by the Campus Center and Event Services Office 5 business days in advance of the planned protest or demonstration.
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D. Impromptu Protest or Demonstration
The University acknowledges that sometimes protest or demonstration by members of its community may be caused by immediate events for which the 5-day requirement is impractical. The University will work with individuals to comply with all other aspects of this policy, but exceptions to the advance notice requirement may be made when protests or demonstrations are caused by news or affairs coming into the public knowledge less than 24-hours previously. In these instances, the University will work with demonstration organizers to ensure compliance with all other aspects of this policy, including a prompt completion of the Advance Notification Form if the organizers express an intent to have additional days of protest.