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Campus Life: Events- Campus Protest Policy

Williams College

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Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated

May 15, 2025

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Williams recognizes and supports the right of students on campus to protest peacefully within the framework of the college’s policies.
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Protests may take many forms including, but not limited to: assemblies, demonstrations, rallies and picketing, displaying fliers/posters/banners, distribution of leaflets and petitions, chalking, tabling, and the temporary installation of an object.
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In advance of a planned protest, organizers are strongly encouraged to consult with relevant offices including but not limited to: the Dean of the College, the Davis Center, Campus Life, Campus Safety Services, the Chaplains, and Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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