Postering Policy

A ‘poster’ refers to any paper advertisement i.e. flyer that is meant to be hung which conveys information or advertisement that announces activities or events, about clubs or other organizations, or serves a similar purpose.

A ‘leaflet’ refers to any paper advertisement i.e. pamphlet, newspaper, magazine, that is meant to be placed on tables or stands, and reflects the same purpose above as a poster.

Authorization for poster promotion

  • All posters must be approved by the TCSA Office prior to distribution

  • Any poster that does not bear an approval stamp will be removed

Posters will only be stamped for departments, faculties, recognized campus clubs and organizations within the Trent University community. No external organizations will have their posters stamped unless directly endorsed or are in partnership with a department, faculty or recognized club or organization or otherwise decided upon by the association.

It is expected that when displaying posters you will exercise common sense and good taste. The following regulations will be enforced by the TCSA.

Parameters

  • Posters may appear only on bulletin boards, posters not hung on a bulletin board will be removed

  • Only thumbtacks and staples may be used to attach posters to bulletin boards

  • Posters attached to drywall, pillars, cement and glass will be taken down

  • The particular campus group with which the organization is affiliated must be clearly indicated in the poster

  • Event posters may be up two weeks prior to an event

  • Groups granted authorization for posters are responsible for their removal within twenty-four hours following the event

  • Failure to comply with the rules may result in loss of privileges

  • Any damages caused to wall surfaces are charged to those who registered the poster

Restrictions

  • Maximum of five posters are allowed to be placed in the Student Centre

  • Maximum size of posters is to be 24”x36”

  • No posters can purposely be scattered on or taped to the floors or tables

  • All bulletin boards which are designed for a specific use or user, are reserved exclusively for that purpose (posters not relating to the designated use will be removed)

  • Absolutely no stickers or decals to be stuck to any surfaces

Authorization for leaflet promotion

  • All leaflets may only appear in designated newsstands: 1st floor outside of TCSA Front Desk

  • No leaflets are to be purposely scattered on or taped to the floors or tables