The First Amendment allows NDSU to implement reasonable restrictions on the time, place, and manner of free speech, expression, and assembly.  Time, place, and manner restrictions are only used to ensure the regular operations of the University. All of these restrictions must be content-neutral, meaning that NDSU cannot impose restrictions differently upon groups based on the content of the message to be shared.

Time Restrictions: Some examples of reasonable time restrictions include:

• Prohibiting amplified sound between 10 p.m. and 10 a.m. around campus living quarters
• Prohibiting programming or occupancy in university-owned buildings after they are closed
• Limiting the length of an assembly/event to less than 24 consecutive hours

Place Restrictions: Some examples of reasonable place restrictions include:

• Prohibiting free speech activities or assemblies within a reasonable distance of entryways to ensure that everyone is able to enter and exit buildings freely
• Not allowing assemblies/programming in hallways and passages
• Not allowing individuals/groups to utilize or occupy spaces that are in use for regular university operations, or that have been reserved through the university for exclusive use by other groups/individuals
• Capping the number of people who may occupy a given forum based on safety and security compliance (e.g. fire safety room or building occupancy limits)

Manner Restrictions: Some examples of reasonable manner restrictions include:

• Requiring participants to follow all federal/state/local laws and ordinances, as well as NDSU Facilities Management policy regarding use of space

This list is illustrative and not exhaustive, and decisions around reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you have questions about time, place, and manner restrictions that may apply to your event, please contact the Dean of Students Office.