Freedom of expression is of critical importance and requires each public institution of higher education to ensure free, robust, and uninhibited debate and deliberations by students enrolled at the institution, regardless of whether the students are on or off campus. It is a matter of statewide concern that all public institutions of higher education officially recognize freedom of speech as a fundamental right. Freedom of speech and assembly is central to the mission of institutions of higher education and persons should be permitted to assemble peaceably on the campuses of institutions of higher education for expressive activities, including listening to or observing the expressive activities of others.

This form is required for individuals or groups who wish to engage in indoor or outdoor expressive activities.

The requesting group or individual must submit a completed form to reserve indoor space for organized expressive activity. Reservations must be made at least five business days in advance of the planned event but no more than sixty days in advance of the planned event. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

While no approval or reservation is required to engage in expressive activity in an outdoor common area, individuals have the ability to reserve an outdoor space on campus in order to guarantee their desired space of expression is kept available to them during the specific date/time of their planned activity.