Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) are encouraged to participate in the political process and are free to express their individual and collective political views. When doing so, RSOs should make clear that the views they express are their own and should not suggest or imply that they are speaking for or in the name of Tulane University. Individuals may not use the Tulane name, insignia or seal on material that is used or intended for partisan political campaign purposes. When tabling or hosting an event, all materials and signage need to clearly indicate that the table or event is hosted by the RSO and not endorsed by Tulane University.
If RSOs engage in activities that support or oppose particular candidates for election to public office, they should do so in a way that does not state or imply endorsement of their views by the University. RSOs may not use University funding to engage in partisan political campaign activities. RSOs must follow all University policies and procedures when hosting events, tabling for candidates, and other campaign activities.
Candidates for public office may appear on campus for a speech or an educational or informational talk to the University community, but such appearances must be sponsored by an RSO and approved by the University. When the University allows one candidate to appear on campus, it generally must offer other candidates in the same election a substantially similar opportunity to appear. RSOs should make clear to speakers who are candidates for political office that they may not engage in activities such as fundraising, solicitation, or rallies while on campus. RSOs must secure approval for such events from the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life at least three weeks in advance via the RSO event registration process on WaveSync.
Candidate campaigning and solicitation, including transmission of campaign materials, leaflet distribution, and display of posters, is not allowed anywhere on Tulane University property or using University servers or equipment.
The University encourages nonpartisan political activities, such as properly organized voter registration activities, voter education programs and candidate debates, that do not evidence a preference for or opposition to a political party or to candidates who have taken a particular position and which provide an equal forum for opposing parties and candidates. RSOs must secure approval for such events from the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life at least three weeks in advance via the RSO event registration process on WaveSync.
Please click here for additional information on Tulane’s Political Activity Policy.
