Bulletin Boards (Campus Posting)

We will begin receiving posters starting Monday, Aug. 17 for the academic year of 2026-27.

Campus Publicity Policies

Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE) provides marketing services for members of the USF community, including SLE-recognized student organizations and University departments. Our services, posting boards and digital signage, are reserved for materials promoting on-campus University-related events and initiatives.

Chalking is not permitted on campus. Posting, distributing, or leaving materials anywhere on campus without prior approval is also prohibited. Facilities Management may charge individuals or organizations for costs associated with damages, cleanup, and/or removal of unauthorized materials.

SLE Poster Requirements (Campus Departments and Student Organizations)

All posters submitted for SLE posting services must meet the following requirements:

• Size: Posters must be 8.5 x 11 inches.
• Organization/Department Identification: Materials must include the name and/or logo, and contact information of the sponsoring organization or department. 
  • Materials funded by ASUSF or AGSUSF must also include the appropriate funding logo.
• Event Location: Materials must advertise on-campus events.
• Inclusion Statement: Materials for any event, program or opportunity that may appear to be affinity based or identity based must include the statement: "This event is open to all USF community members."
• University Disclaimer for STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ONLY: “The views presented herein do not necessarily reflect the position of the University of San Francisco.”

Poster Submission

• To request that your posters be posted, bring your materials to the SLE front desk (University Center, 4th Floor) and fill out the corresponding form. We can accept posters in the following quantities:
  • 6–To be posted solely on campus bulletin boards maintained by SLE
  • 16–To be posted on campus bulletin boards maintained by SLE and in residence hall lobbies managed by the Office of Community Living (OCL)

Upon processing materials, the SLE will stamp all materials. Materials found on the posting boards that do not have the approved stamp will be removed immediately. 

SLE is not responsible for damage to or loss of posters after they have been posted. Posters that need to be posted for the week are due by Mondays at 11 a.m.

If you are looking to post at one of our additional campuses, check with the campus administration for their specific policy.
 

SLE Digital Signage Requirements (Student Organizations only)

SLE manages digital signage requests for student organizations only. Campus departments can contact the Office of Marketing Communications for assistance.

• Format: Submitted images should be a JPG or PNG not more than 5 or 6 MB each
• Size: Submitted images should be 1920x1080 pixels.
• Organization/Department Identification: Materials must include the name and/or logo, and contact information of the sponsoring organization or department. 
  • Materials funded by ASUSF or AGSUSF must also include the appropriate funding logo.
• Event Location: Materials must advertise on-campus events.
• Inclusion Statement: Materials for any event, program or opportunity that may appear to be affinity based or identity based must include the statement: "This event is open to all USF community members."
• University Disclaimer: “The views presented herein do not necessarily reflect the position of the University of San Francisco.”

Poster Submission

To request that your digital signage be posted, email your desired signage to usfsle@gmail.com. 

Materials Not Eligible for Posting

Materials that advertise, promote, or imply the following will not be approved for SLE posting services:

• Depicts images suggesting alcoholic beverages and substances, related activities or promotions, such as a martini glass, umbrellas in drinks, beer bottles, kegs, joints, and pills
• Depicts images that suggest or promote gambling or wagering activities, including casino games, betting materials, gambling equipment, or environments associated with gambling (e.g., poker chips, slot machines, roulette wheels, betting slips, lottery tickets, or sportsbook interfaces)
• Off-campus events or activities
• Applications, surveys, or research studies
• Course registration, academic course promotion, or class-related advertising
• Student organization meetings or internal organization activities (physical posters only; digital signage requests may be considered)
• Fundraising activities or solicitations (unless an event that has been specifically approved)
• Promotion of external individuals, companies, businesses, or organizations

Exceptions to alcohol, substance, or gambling-related content may be considered for educational programs or initiatives sponsored or supported by a University department. Approval is determined on a case-by-case basis and must align with applicable University policies and procedures. For exception requests, please contact Irania Rodriguez at iyrodriguez@usfca.edu. 

Organizations and departments are responsible for ensuring all submitted materials comply with University policies and posting requirements.