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University Policies: FOC-002 Public Forum Use of University Facilities

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Protest and Demonstration Policies
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May 16, 2025

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These rules and regulations apply to all members of the University community, including undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as to guests and visitors:
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Public forum spaces are locations that by tradition or policy are available for public assembly and speech. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth recognizes the following public forum spaces:
The grassy areas to the south and east, within 75 feet of the campanile, bounded by the walkways indicated on this map.
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Any person or group wishing to use a space at UMass Dartmouth, including the public forums, must formally request the space through the Office of Conferences and Events at least 48 hours in advance and must provide information regarding the date, time, anticipated attendance, and the contact person(s) for the event.

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