Adopted:  April 1998
Revised:  08/22/2017; 09/30/2022

Responsible Office
MU Division of Finance & Business Services

Sales, Solicitations, Collections & Advertising

POLICY STATEMENT

All sales, solicitations, and collections in University buildings or on University grounds and all uses of the University for commercial or promotional advertising purposes are prohibited without prior authorization. The sale of anything, the solicitation of subscriptions, or the collection of dues is prohibited in University buildings or on University grounds without prior authorization from MU Division of Finance & Business Services (573-882-2094), 311 Jesse Hall.

PROCEDURES

Student Organizations
Recognized student organizations may not solicit subscriptions or collect dues from prospective students or guests in University buildings or on University grounds. [See 1:090 Fund Raising Activities by Student Organizations.]

Advertising
The University shall not be used for commercial or promotional advertising purposes, nor shall the name of the University be identified in any way with the aims, policies, programs, products, or opinions of any organization or its members, with the following exceptions: notices required by law, employment opportunities, extension programs, and normal or regular activities seeking attendance at an event.

• Questions regarding the use of the University for any commercial or promotional advertising purposes should be directed to MU Joint Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing (573-882-4523), 111 Jesse Hall.