California State University, Fresno

Addendum to CSU Systemwide Time, Place, and Manner Policy

 

Revised June 25 2026

 

University Designee with Oversight and Enforcement Responsibility

Phong Yang, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, is the University administrative Employee designated to serve as the Designated University Official for California State University, Fresno with responsibility for oversight, implementation and enforcement of the Systemwide Time, Place, and Manner Policy, and this Addendum, including oversight of a training program for responsible staff and the broader university community (including Students and Employees).

Designated University Law Enforcement Liaison

Terree Stevenson, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, is the University administrative Employee designated to serve as the Designated Law Enforcement Liaison between University law enforcement and Students exercising rights guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or Section 2 of Article I of the California Constitution, or both.

University Response Team

The response team for matters related to implementation and enforcement includes:

California State University, Fresno Operating Hours

No one shall enter or otherwise remain on University Property between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or at other times as published or posted by University Housing and Residential Programs, and other similarly specialized University programs. This prohibition shall not apply to persons possessing valid written authorization from a University official, persons on legitimate University-related business, or persons attending a specific University-sponsored event. Those persons with legitimate University business reasons, valid written authorization, or attending a University-sponsored event, shall be allowed to remain and access University Property as permitted in their approval or through the duration of the specific event. After this time, they shall leave University Property without any appreciable delay. This prohibition shall not apply to people transiting on a roadway or path designated as open to the public.

Campus Time, Place, and Manner Regulations

Access to and use of designated University Property must be scheduled and registered in advance, as noted in the list of University Property below. Specific uses of University Property may be subject to fees, require liability insurance, and/or an indemnity agreement, which must be provided by those who seek to engage in such uses. All users assume responsibility for all damage they cause to University Property. Failure to pay for damage to University Property may jeopardize future access to and/or use of University Property. It can result in discipline for Students and Employees who are responsible for the damage and civil or criminal action.

For purposes of this Addendum, the following terms shall apply, as outlined in the CSU’s Systemwide Time and Manner Policy.

Public Areas

A public area is University Property and is available for public assembly, marches, demonstrations, protests, and debate. Rights of access and equality of access are provided in these areas so long as activities are lawful and do not disrupt university operations. Content-based restrictions are prohibited, but reasonable time, place, and manner regulations will be applied. Spontaneous activities may take place in Public Areas without pre-scheduling or reservations.

Limited Areas

A Limited Area is University Property available to the public. Still, due to business operations, safety concerns, or other vital university interests, it is not open to assembling, marching, demonstrating, or protesting. Activities in these areas may require scheduling and reservations with the University, and are available on a limited basis, subject to campus regulations that are narrowly tailored to address the University’s legitimate business interests.

Access to and use of specific designated University Property must be scheduled and registered in advance, as noted in the list of University Property below. Particular uses of University Property may be subject to fees, require liability insurance, and/or an indemnity agreement, which must be provided by those who seek to engage in such uses. All users assume responsibility for all damage they cause to University Property. Failure to pay for damage to University Property may jeopardize future access to and/or use of University Property. It can result in discipline for Students and Employees who are responsible for the damage and civil or criminal action.

Non-Public Areas

Except for areas designated as Public Areas and Limited Areas, all remaining University Property, including the interiors of all buildings and facilities, is Non-Public Areas. These areas are not open to the public, and the University can restrict access to Non-Public Areas on a Content - and Viewpoint - Neutral basis.

If the university location is not listed below, please contact the University administrator responsible for implementing this Addendum.

List of University Properties

Scheduling and Registration Procedures

All individuals and groups wishing to plan or schedule an event or activity on campus must complete the event approval process and obtain approval for the contemplated event before advertising the event.

Recognized Student Organizations

Student organizations officially recognized through the Office of Student Involvement wishing to use University property, facilities, or services are required to contact the Student Union Reservation Center. Additional information may be required via the Event Request Form and/or review by the Event Review Committee.

Recognized student organizations are required to comply with all University policies. Failure to adhere to policies may result in revocation of recognition, loss of privileges, or other sanctions for violating such policies.

University Affiliated Organizations

Faculty, staff, students, and student groups sponsored by academic or administrative departments or engaged in instructionally related activities (other than recognized student organizations) wishing to use University property, facilities, or services may request the use of university property, facilities, or services as detailed in the University Properties Table.

Please note: If your co-hosting community group pays Fresno State directly for any services or rentals, your event is considered external or non-affiliated (please see the non-affiliates section below).

Additional information may be required via the event request form (link provided in the non-affiliates section below) and/or review by the Event Review Committee. For questions or assistance with the 25Live reservations system, requesters may contact the Scheduling Office at 559-278-2941.

Non-Affiliates

Campus entities co-hosting events with non-affiliates and those not affiliated with Fresno State shall complete the Campus Events Request Form to begin planning their event. Co-hosting events: If a Fresno State entity is co-hosting an event with a community group, and the community group pays Fresno State directly for any services or rentals, the event is considered external.

After filling out the form, contact the venue coordinator for the specific University facility at issue for information concerning the reservation of the desired facility. Each campus facility is managed by its own venue coordinator and will provide information on applicable requirements, including, but not limited to, rental fees and insurance.

Non-Affiliates wishing to use University Property to conduct events or activities on campus consistent with the Policy must receive approval from the Office of the Vice President for Administration. They will require the completion of a Facility Use Agreement.

Non-Affiliates are encouraged to complete the Events Request Form concerning their proposed event as early as possible. If a proposed event requires a security/threat assessment or clearance from the State Fire Marshal, as determined by the University Police Department, the application for use of the facility should be submitted at least 60 business days in advance.

Events Security - Public Safety

To address public safety issues (routes of march, necessary public safety staffing, disruption of campus academic programs, and other events), groups are strongly encouraged to notify the Fresno State Police Department at least 24 hours before the event to ensure safe ingress and egress on campus.

For events held on University Property, the Fresno State Police Department (FSPD) will assess security needs based on objective and credible evidence of specific risks, not on assessment of the viewpoints, opinions, or anticipated expression of event speakers, sponsors, participants, community, or performers. FSPD is responsible for determining and providing the appropriate event security, not the event host. If FSPD determines the event has substantial security needs, the host organization must schedule a security assessment meeting with FSPD no later than six weeks before the event date. FSPD will discuss security concerns and recommendations at the security assessment meeting, and meeting participants will discuss options for addressing security needs that FSPD has identified.

The event sponsors must agree to reimburse the basic security costs provided by FSPD. Fees will not be charged to event sponsors based on concerns that the event’s subject matter or viewpoints, opinions, or anticipated expression of the sponsors, event performers, or others participating in the event might provoke disturbances or incur costs to respond to such disturbances.

Activities and Uses on University Property Requiring Written Permission

The following activities and uses are prohibited unless prior written permission from the appropriate University official is obtained in accordance with the following procedures:

Display or Distribution of Published Materials

The display or distribution of books, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, or similar published materials is permitted on campus, provided that such published materials:

1. do not violate state or federal laws;
2. do not consist of term papers, theses, or other written materials submitted for academic credit that the displayer knows will be used to engage in academic dishonesty, including, but not limited to, plagiarism and cheating, or otherwise violate the Student Code of Conduct;
3. are not available for sale at the campus bookstore. The published materials displayed shall not violate the provisions of Chapter 7.5, Title 9, Part 1 (commencing with Section 311) of the Penal Code (relating to the sale and distribution of obscene matter), or of Chapter 6, Title 3 (commencing with Section 66400) of the Education Code (relating to the preparation, sale and distribution of materials to be submitted for academic credit).

Display or distribution of published materials must be conducted in a manner that:

1. shall not unreasonably interfere with or obstruct the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic,
2. shall not unduly interfere with campus pedestrian and vehicular circulation,
3. shall be carried out without amplification equipment,
4. shall be carried out without prolonged or repeated contact with persons who have declined the solicitation,
5. shall not violate state or federal laws, and
6. shall not occur during commencement time periods.

Chalking

Requests submitted to the Student Union Reservation Center to communicate via chalking will be considered only from recognized student organizations, faculty and staff members, or individual students, and those off-campus individuals or organizations that are co-sponsored by a recognized University organization. Chalking must not interfere with pedestrian traffic. A three-day maximum duration must be observed. A request to chalk, including date(s), location, the name of the responsible individuals or organizations, and a commitment to clean and remove the chalk (following University guidelines) must be submitted via an approved event proposal form. Message content will not be considered in the University’s review of requests to chalk.

Chalking is permitted only on concrete sidewalks. Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk is recommended for freehand art or a message. Spray Chalk is permitted for stencils. Chalking must be located at least 20 feet from building entrances and may not be under an overhang, canopy, or other cover. Chalking is prohibited in all other campus locations. The chalk must be washable with water. Red colored chalk is not allowed. Removal of chalk must be scheduled to avoid disruption of campus activities. Should the responsible individual/organization chalk without permission or fail to adhere to the written removal plan, cleanup may be performed by the University and charged to the sponsoring organization.

Posting:

Posting is permitted on any “General Use Public Bulletin Board.” Check with the appropriate Dean’s office, department, or division for questions on posting procedures and locations of general-use public bulletin boards. General use of public bulletin boards will be completely cleared off at the end of each academic semester. Posters and signs must not exceed 11” x 17” and only one poster or sign per group or individual may be placed on any one general-use public bulletin board. Material may not overlap other posters and signs and must be fastened with tacks or staples. No tape may be used.

Signs:

Staked temporary signs are not to exceed 24” X 36” and may be placed on surveying stakes, not to exceed 36” in height. Staked temporary signs are to be placed in shrub areas. They are not allowed to be placed on lawn areas. Staked temporary signs may not be advertised for longer than one week. Both stakes and signs must clearly identify the name of the organization sponsoring the activity.

Posters and signage may not be placed on the outside of buildings (walls, doors, windows, roofs, or steps) or on interior doors, windows, walls, floors, or ceilings. Posters and signage may not be placed on trees, utility poles, traffic control signs, trash cans, handrails, fences, planted garden areas or flowerbeds, non-general/non-public use bulletin boards, newspaper racks, or hillsides. Posters and signage may not obstruct the entrances or exits of buildings or the line of vision to vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Posting signage on vehicles without the owner’s permission is not permitted. No posting is allowed on campus directories, within fountains, trash, or recycle bins. Signs of any nature on any classroom chalkboard, bulletin board, dry-erase board, or any other surface are prohibited and violate this policy.

1. Sandwich boards may be used with a maximum size of 4’ x 4’; sandwich boards may not be placed on lawns or shrub areas; may not restrict access to sidewalks or building entrances; and signs may not be locked to buildings, handrails, or other fixtures or structures.
2. Banners (not to exceed 3’ X 5’) will require prior approval.
3. All posters, flyers, sandwich boards, and signs must include the name(s) of the organization responsible for the posting and their contact information. All posters, flyers, and signs without this information will be removed.
   • The organization shall be responsible for its removal no more than two weeks after the event is over. The University reserves the right to remove signage (non-commercial and commercial) if the organization has not removed it after this time period.
4. No Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) (also known as a drone) may be flown from, on, or around University Property without the express written approval of the University’s Chief of Police.
5. Use of University Property for commercial purposes is prohibited unless prior written permission has been obtained from the University by contacting the Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer.
6. Commercial transactions, including, but not limited to, the selling of books, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, or similar published materials, and the display of property or services for sale on campus, are prohibited unless proper written authorization has been obtained. Such permission shall be granted if:
   • The proposed activity aids achievement of the educational objectives of the campus, does not unreasonably interfere with the operation of the campus, and is not prohibited by law;
   • or The prospective buyer has agreed in writing in advance to an appointment, and the prospective seller makes no more than one appointment for any day, and such appointment does not interfere with the operation of the campus.
7. Persons or organizations wishing to engage in commercial transactions or display of goods or services for sale on campus grounds may be granted permission (maximum of five (5) business days per academic semester) to do so if the proposed activity aids achievement of the educational objectives of the campus Private sales and sales sponsored by University or Auxiliaries are excluded from this section, as are the fundraising activities of recognized student organizations.
8. Marketers of credit cards are prohibited from offering gifts to students for completing credit card applications (California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 42350.6).
9. University Flagpoles are reserved for official University use only. Flags flown outdoors, permanently installed flagpoles located on University Property, serve as a means of expression of the University’s official sentiments as determined by the University President or the Chancellor, as applicable. They are not a forum for free expression or expressive conduct by university community members or the public.
10. Additional activities and uses.

Amplified Sound

Amplified sound is defined as any sound that is broadcast through electronically amplified equipment or sound that is electronically enhanced. Amplified sound may be used when observing the following conditions:

1. Outdoor events and activities that involve amplified music or speech are permitted from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. University scheduling protocols must be followed. Amplified sound at these times is allowed without prior approval. Using amplified sound outside of these hours requires prior written approval through the University President’s designee.
2. Designated locations include, but are not limited to, the Speaker’s Platform and the USU Pit. Where amplified sound, equipment, or commercialism are involved, University scheduling protocols are required to ensure that the proposed volume does not interfere with instructional or previously scheduled programs and University business.
3. The sound level for any event may not exceed that which is disruptive to instructional programs, scheduled events, University business operations, and/or Library or classroom study and research. Amplified sound base decibel rates of 75 dB(A) and spikes of 90 dB(A) are permitted as measured from 25 feet from the amplification source. Outdoor amplified sound events are subject to monitoring and regulation. No more than five (5) minutes will be allowed to correct the volume to a level that conforms to this policy, as determined by designated Student Affairs representatives.

Educational Programs and Activities to Support the Balance Between Free Speech Activities, Educational Mission, and Student Safety

Refer to the University Free Speech Website.

Principles of Community:

We all play a role in fostering an inclusive work and learning environment of respect, kindness, collaboration, and accountability where every member of the student body, faculty, staff, and administration can thrive. Our Principles of Community reflect our core values of Exploration, Excellence, Inclusion, and Community, and our deep commitment to our mission "to empower students for success through a transformative education rooted in active service with diverse communities." These Principles were developed collaboratively by faculty, staff, and administrators. They exemplify what we aspire to be.

The Office of Compliance and Civil Rights is committed to supporting a safe, welcoming environment for our Bulldog community. This office addresses all issues of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, and enforces University policies, including prohibitions against sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating or domestic violence, and stalking. We are committed to providing supportive resources with compassion and care.

Resources for Mental Health and Trauma Support for Employees and Students

Recognized Student Organizations

The University is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy living and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. Student organizations should choose activities that contribute to this end. Student organizations recognized by Fresno State are subject to the Student Organization Code of Conduct. The University may hold a student organization responsible for the actions of its members when the behavior or activity is related to the organization.

Misconduct need not be officially approved by the organization’s membership to be grounds for sanctions against the organization. Behavior by a student organization or representative that is inconsistent with this Student Organization Code of Conduct is addressed through an educational process designed to promote safety and good citizenship and, when necessary, impose appropriate consequences. Additional information can be found in the Student Club and Organization Handbook.

Revised June 25, 2026