Facility Use Policy: Spontaneous Expressive Activity

University of Oklahoma

  • Speech Code Rating
    Green
  • Speech Code Category
    Protest and Demonstration Policies
  • Last Reviewed by FIRE

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Spontaneous Expressive Activity

It is recommended to reserve space on campus for any activity to ensure priority use of that space.


In the instance of a spontaneous expressive activity, the below information applies.


Vital to the free and spirited exchange of ideas is that the exchange should be conducted in an appropriate forum. The outdoor areas of campus that are generally accessible to the public are available to be used for expressive activity on a first-come, first-served basis. The University does not limit demonstration activity taking place along its public roads and sidewalks, including leafleting and the dissemination of information, if the activity does not unreasonably restrict pedestrian traffic, cause damage to landscaping, disrupt the normal operations of the University, or otherwise violate law or University policy. 

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