Michigan State University supports the First Amendment rights of students, faculty, staff and members of the community to peacefully protest on campus. Diversity of perspectives and ideas is paramount to advancing the university’s mission and to what makes the MSU community special.
Each year, members throughout the MSU community participate in numerous free-speech activities, which include various forms of marches, vigils, and other peaceful demonstrations. Groups organizing a demonstration are encouraged to familiarize themselves with important guidance and policies.
Per the Campaigning, Canvassing, and Petition Drives policy:
Persons interested in conducting political activities on the University campus should contact the Student Life Office, 101 Student Services Building, for information regarding how political activities may be conducted on grounds governed by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees.
General guidelines for the following are also helpful and important:
Lastly, there are a number of frequently asked questions which offer a general yet effective overview of how the First Amendment applies in a public university setting like Michigan State University.
Faculty, staff, students and visitors are expected to follow all university policies. Reach out to the Office of Spartan Experiences with any questions and to learn more on how the division can help expressive group activities comply with these rules.