Information for Protesters

General Information About Protests

Compliance Timeline

To ensure a smooth process, all requests must comply with the dates specified in the Policy for Safe Campus Demonstrations.

Not Permitted Activities

As stated within the the Rules for Maintenance of Rules of Public Order, the following are not permitted:

Use or threat of force or violence against any person, or the damaging of property.
Prevention of the normal use or occupancy of any building owned or rented by the College or disruption of any normal College function through use of force or threat of force, physical obstruction, or noise.
Physical obstruction of or the use of threat of force or violence to interfere with the passage of any person about the College campus or through the entrance or exits of any College building or facility or the corridors thereof.
Entering of any private office or private room without the consent of the rightful occupant.
Engaging in the practice of hazing, including, but not limited to any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers mental or physical health or involves the forced consumption of liquor or drugs for the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with any organization, whether occurring on or off Barnard’s Campus, regardless of an individual’s willingness to participate.
Presence in or use of any College building or facility during the hours when such building or facility is officially closed, unless permission is secured from the President or her designee prior to such presence or use.

Handling Noncompliance - Understanding the Process

While we aim to maintain a respectful environment for expression, noncompliance with the established guidelines may result in individuals being asked to leave the premises to guarantee the safety and well-being of the entire community.

Further procedures for noncompliance are outlined in the Rules for Maintenance of Public Order and Campus Events and Approval Policy.

Rule Applicability

The Rules for Maintenance of Public Order apply to any student, faculty member, staff member, or visitor (including, but not limited to, invitees and licensees) in or on property owned or rented by the College.

The use of grounds, facilities, and buildings rented or owned by the College is restricted to members of the Barnard community and visitors by invitation. The College reserves the right to require evidence of any individual’s qualification to use or be in or on any grounds, facility, or building rented or owned by the College and to deny use thereof to anyone who is not a member of the Barnard community, or to eject anyone therefrom who is not complying with these rules.

Confirmed Event Information

There are no confirmed events at this time.