Event Policies

Whether large or small, planning a campus event can be challenging if you don't have the right tools. The following is a list of campus policies that should be consulted to ensure your event is conducted in a safe and compliant manner. 

Campus Administrative Policies

These high-level policies provide information, guidelines, and governing regulations associated with campus operations:

• CSU Tiime Place and Manner Policy
• Cal Poly Addendum to CSU Policy
• Cal Poly Policy 140 Use of University Property and Time, Place and Manner
• While Cal Poly has several designated 24-hour locations, the majority of facilities are accessible between the hours of 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Monday - Sunday. Requests for use of University Lecture space will not be accommodated "after hours" (10:00 PM - 7:00 AM). Event hosts are encouraged to explore availability of 24-hour spaces if event times extend beyond standard operating hours. 

Campus Risk and Liability

The following areas provide information related to hosting safe events on campus:

• Risk Management: Responsibilities, considerations, and resources to minimize avoidable risk
• Food Safety: When food is an element associated with an event, compliance with applicable provisions of the California Health and Safety Code must be enforced