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Posting Guidelines

The following guidelines for registered student organizations apply to all posters, fliers, handbills, pamphlets, or other posted print materials at Illinois State.

General On-Campus Guidelines

Print materials posted on campus should meet the following conditions:

  • Printed on recycled paper and contain the recycling logo along with the statement, “Printed on recycled paper.”
  • For events, the promotion should contain the following statement, “If you need an accommodation to fully participate in this program/event, please contact (name, host RSO) at (phone number and e-mail address). Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.”
  • Promotion must be posted on appropriate bulletin boards/kiosks or identified advertising areas. They may not be taped to sidewalks, trees, walls, art work, etc.

Some buildings on campus have additional guidelines that are listed below.

Residence Hall Guidelines

View the posting guidelines for residence halls. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Kristen Johnson.

College of Business Guidelines

Posting of fliers and information announcements requires prior approval of the College of Business Dean’s Office, Room 401. Approved items will be stamped and dated prior to posting by staff.

Areas available for posting:

  • Classrooms: Bulletin board strips in classrooms are reserved exclusively for academic-related announcements from the COB Dean’s Office, departments, and the Advising Center. No other information will be allowed for posting in classrooms.
  • Atrium First–Floor Sign Standards: Two sign standards are available to post information about events. Posting is limited to the day prior to and the day of the event. Items submitted for posting should be vertical with black text on white paper and measure 8.5x11 inches. Items posted on this level must be of an academic nature, from student organizations, and/or career-related.
  • Atrium Lower–Level Bulletin Boards: Two bulletin boards are available for general posting. Posting is limited to no more than two weeks. Items submitted for posting should measure no larger than 8.5x5.5 inches (half letter size). Items submitted for posting should be of interest to College of Business students and reflect the mission and Standards for Professional Behavior outlined by the College of Business.
  • Atrium Lower-Level Bulletin Boards (glass enclosed): One glass enclosed bulletin board is available to post information about events. Posting is reserved exclusively for current events in the building and for activities of an academic nature, from student organization, and/or career related. Items submitted for posting should measure 8.5x11 inches.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting the College of Business at at (309) 438-2251 or email cobinfo@IllinoisState.edu.