Student Guide
At CSULB, we value the exchange of ideas and the freedom to express them. We support students who want to engage in activism, protest, advocacy, and public dialogue. We also respect every student’s right to attend class, learn, and work in an environment that is safe and free from disruption. This page serves as a guide to help students engage in lawful, impactful expressive activity with confidence and in compliance with university polices.
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Student Life & Development will support students before and during the organizing process by helping them understand campus guidelines, plan for amplified sound, avoid potential space conflicts, coordinate safety, and ensure their event runs smoothly.
Location: Peterson Hall, Room 107
Phone: (562)985-4181
Director: Anna Nazarian-Peters
Quick Reference Guide for Expressive Activity
YOU CAN
- Listen and engage
- Chant, march, and respond in public areas
- Hold signs
- Avoid the area
- Use amplified sound in Central Plant Plaza, Central Quad, Maxson Plaza, Outpost/SSPA Lawn, Speaker Platform, and SRWC Entry Plaza, M-F 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. on weekends (provided it does not unreasonably interfere with University operations, and the space is not reserved for an event)
YOU CANNOT
- Hold signs with pipes, poles, stakes, or metals
- Block walkways
- Chalk
- Use aggressive behavior towards individuals
- Damage property
Top 10 Most Popular Public Locations for Expressive Activity
These are commonly used public spaces on campus where students may gather for lawful, spontaneous, expression. A list of all public areas on campus can be found in the Time, Place & Manner Policy.
- Central Plant Plaza
- Central Quad (Center, East, North, and South)
- COB North Lawn
- East Turnaround
- Friendship Walk
- HHS2 East Lawn
- Maxson Plaza
- Speaker Platform (East & West)
- SRWC Entry Plaza
- SSPA North/Outpost Lawn
Public, limited, and non-public spaces can be found using the CSULB Interactive Map.
Student FAQs Guide
No. Chalking on campus is not permitted.
Yes, outdoor amplified sound is allowed without prior approval from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the following locations, (provided it does not unreasonably interfere with University activities or operations, and the space is not reserved for an event):
- Central Plant Plaza
- Central Quad (Center, East, North, and South)
- Maxson Plaza
- Outpost/SSPA Lawn
- Speaker Platform (East and West)
- SRWC Entry Plaza
Amplified sound = megaphones, bullhorns, speakers, or other forms of electronically modified sound.
Yes, as long as you do not block walkways, disrupt classes, or prevent access to buildings.
CSULB is a public campus and everyone has equal expressive rights on campus. Visit the First Amendment FAQs to learn more.
Students may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct & Ethical Development.
