Use of University Facilities by On-Campus Groups

Recognizing that the University of Delaware cannot honor all of the many requests it receives from campus groups and individuals for the use of facilities in support of numerous activities, the following policies are established:

1. Those activities within the broad definitions of education, research, and public service that the University initiates, have priority over all other uses of the institution's physical facilities. University, in this context, means a college, division, department or other official administrative or service unit.
2. When space is available, a campus-affiliated group may be granted the use of University facilities provided the activity is sponsored by a college, division, department or other official administrative or service unit, or a recognized employee organization, and provided the group agrees to observe the policies and procedures governing the use of University facilities.
3. The use of University facilities by campus groups or individuals shall not interfere with or prevent the use of the facilities for the regular instructional program or for other scheduled activities.
4. Campus groups or individuals using University facilities must compensate the University for the rental of space, where applicable, and for all expenses resulting from the activities including custodial service, labor, security, conference arrangements or other costs.
5. The use of University facilities solely for fund-raising purposes shall be limited to those activities whose income benefits the entire State. Any exceptions must be approved by the Director of University Relations. The University will maintain control over all income used in connection with fund-raising activities and will collect and disburse all income.
6. University facilities may not be used by campus groups or individuals to raise money for private purposes.
7. The University may refuse the use of its facilities to campus groups or individuals that otherwise would be eligible where the proposed activity would require an unreasonable amount of University supervision or service or where there is a question concerning the safety of the participants or propitious use of University property.