Northeastern State University

Activity/Event Registration & Use of University Facilities

To insure the peaceful conduct of activities at Northeastern State University, the University retains the right to control specification of time and location for all on and off campus groups. The following policy is hereby promulgated for students and campus organizations:

Outdoor areas may be reserved by such users for meetings or other events subject to all regulations of the University concerning the use of such facilities. Sound amplification may not be used unless it has been approved in advance. Reservations will be made through the Dean of Student Affairs.

Reservations for particular spaces or use of equipment will be determined in order of application. Considerations will be given as to format, size, and equitable distribution of facilities, in case of conflict

In order to provide proper accommodations, applications shall be made on forms provided by the Dean of Student Affairs. This form will require the applicant’s name and status at the University; the signature of one or more faculty or staff sponsors; the reserving organization; the general nature of the event; place of the event; its date and exact time; the names of non-university persons invited to speak or perform; the names of the persons who chair the meeting; any special arrangements needed; and such other information that may be needed by the University to properly facilitate the applications. Should a conflict arise between University policy and the Board of Regents policy or State/Federal Law, the latter shall always take precedence.

To maintain and promote an educational rather than commercial atmosphere, to promote safety and security, to prevent commercial exploitation of students and to preserve campus tranquility, the following policy is hereby promulgated for non university personnel and organizations:

These persons/organizations should make their requests in the same manner as students and campus organizations. To insure this peaceful conduct, Northeastern State University may designate places for personnel to conduct their activities so that it does not interfere with students going to and from class.

These persons/organizations may not use sound amplification equipment unless approved in advance. Nor may they use language calculated to arouse anger or cause a breach of peace as defined by Oklahoma State Statute 21-1363; or use loud or unusual noise or abusive, violent, obscene, profane, or threatening language to create a public disturbance as defined by Oklahoma State Statute 21-1362.

Persons and organizations will normally be assigned to the gazebo directly west of the Student Financial Services Building.