John Muir College Posting Policy

Reviewed: September 3, 2026

Effective: September 3, 2026

Posting in John Muir College must be in compliance with University of California San Diego policies, including the Expressive Activity Time, Place, and Manner Policy (Policy & Procedure Manual 510-1 Section IX).  Additionally, posting must be in compliance with the following John Muir College Posting Policy.

This policy covers locations for posting and chalking in John Muir College as well as potential consequences for non-compliance.  More information and a diagram outlining the permitted posting locations can be found below.

Note that UC San Diego and John Muir College do not prohibit the posting of materials based on the content. However, UC San Diego and John Muir College do not endorse the content of posted, distributed, or exhibited literature on its property.

General Posting Information:

• Advertisements, publicity materials, literature, and other written materials may only be posted in the areas outlined in this policy. Prior approval is required for some posting locations, as outlined in this policy.
• Posting to locations requiring approval may occur only after the appropriate individual or office has given authorization.
• A maximum of two postings per posting location is permitted unless otherwise specified in the table below. Wallpapering is not permitted.
• Postings should not damage the area to which they are affixed. Painter's tape or other non-destructive and removable hanging material must be used to post items at approved posting locations. The use of paste, glue, nails, masking tape, or duct tape is prohibited. Staples or tacks may only be used on cork or fabric bulletin boards and are prohibited on all other surfaces.
• Posting is not permitted on doors, columns, lampposts, poles, trees, sidewalks, or other locations not mentioned in campus policies.
• Within 48 hours after the event or activity, postings for events or activities must be removed. Postings unrelated to an event or activity must include the date on which they were posted. Postings that are more than 10 days old must be removed. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring organization, group, or individual to remove postings.
• The John Muir College staff reserve the right to remove any posted materials not in compliance with the College’s and/or UC San Diego’s outlined posting policies.
• The posting areas will be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure compliance with university posting policies.

Chalking

• Chalking is permitted only on non-covered concrete or asphalt sidewalks and only when using water-soluble stick chalk. Chalking is prohibited on all other surfaces including, but not limited to, roadways, buildings, windows, steps, seating walls, benches, tables, signs, poles, columns, waste receptacles, trees, and other surfaces, structures, and/or fixtures.  Chalking that damages University Property is prohibited. Damaging University Property may result in discipline and/or civil and/or criminal liability.  The University is not responsible for ensuring that chalking is maintained for any specific duration. Chalking may be cleaned by the University prior to a scheduled event, as part of regular maintenance, and/or as necessary if or when rain does not fully wash it away

Stickers

• Stickers are only permitted in the posting areas outlined in this policy and must be affixed to the designated posting location using painter's tape or other non-destructive and removable hanging material. Stickers that are not easily removed are prohibited. Additionally, stickers are prohibited on all other surfaces outside of the designated posting areas, including, but not limited to, roadways, buildings, windows, steps, seating walls, benches, tables, signs, poles, columns, waste receptacles, trees, and other surfaces, structures, and/or fixtures. 

All posting should include:

The nature of the event, program, or purpose of the advertisement; the sponsoring group(s); relevant dates, times, and locations (i.e. event date, start & end time, and location); and contact information.

Programs or events sponsored by John Muir College or John Muir College Student Organizations will be given priority and take precedence over all other postings.

 Dimensions by Type of Posting:

• Flyers must be within the following dimensions: 8 ½ inches x 11 inches (printer paper size).
• Posters must be within the following dimensions: 11 inches x 17 inches.
• Banners may be no larger than 5 feet x 3 feet 

Compliance

• If an individual, group, or organization fails to comply with UC San Diego’s posting policies and/or John Muir College’s Posting Policy, their posted materials will be removed and their posting privileges may be revoked.
• Failure to adhere to university posting policies may result in any or all of the following actions:
  • Immediate removal and disposal of postings
  • Report to student organization advisor at the Center for Student Involvement or Undergraduate College
  • Suspension of posting privileges for a period of time
  • Other disciplinary action for individuals, groups, or student organizations at the discretion of the Dean of Student Affairs or relevant campus administrator

Please contact the John Muir College Office of Student Affairs with any questions you may have regarding the College’s posting policies at mdeansoffice@ucsd.edu

Muir College Posting Areas

The following section outlines the John Muir College posting locations. The small letter in parenthesis next to the location refers to the location on the map at the end of this policy. 

Note that indoor posting spaces and some outdoor posting spaces fall under the purview of the relevant university office and require prior approval. Posting in other locations not outlined below is prohibited.

Map of Muir College Posting Areas

Map Key:

A – Academic Advising and Students Affairs office suite (H&SS 2126)

B – Bulletin Boards inside the Muir College Writing Program Hallway (H&SS East Wing)

C – AP&M/Biology Building Bridge

D – MOM's Cafe

E – Kiosk Between Tenaya & North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood

F – Framed Areas on the West Side of Kupaay/Glacier Point Facing Tioga Hall

G – Framed Area on the North Side of Kupaay/Glacier Point Facing Tenaya Hall

H – Stairwell walls below Pines 

I – Board at Tamarack East

J – Board Underneath Bridge Between AP&M and McGill Hall