Student Life: Demonstration Guidelines

University of Massachusetts - Amherst

  • Speech Code Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Protest and Demonstration Policies
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Demonstration Guidelines: 

  • All students have the right to demonstrate on campus.
  • The university’s policies regarding demonstrations are content-neutral, but the university can intervene if there is a clear danger or disruption.
  • Certain restrictions apply to entering campus buildings for demonstrations.
  • Safety and security reasons may restrict access to specific areas on campus.
  • Legal activities that do not violate rights or harm property are allowed.
  • Counter-demonstrations are permitted but should respect others' rights.

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Counter-Protests: 
Protest, demonstrations, or other acts of free expression on campus may prompt a counter-protest or other forms of expression. When these arise, the expression of all parties will be supported in accordance with university policies and this guidance. On occasion, a separate area may be designated for those seeking to counter-protest.  

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