CSI Program Managers will inform NUPD of in-person events being planned by student organizations. The Center for Student Involvement and/or Public Safety may assign police officers to work at your event depending on the nature of the activity. If the event is funded by the SGA Finance Board, the fee for police details will be paid by the SGA Finance board. Otherwise your organization will be charged for any officers assigned to your event, so make sure to include this expense in your initial budget. The following is a sample of activities where officers may be assigned:

• Cash is collected
• A crowd of more than 200 people is expected
• Event features a visitor/speaker/performer that is a public figure, political candidate, controversial in nature, or has a history of inciting crowds
• Event will take place in a public forum (i.e. rally or adjacent to public pathways/roadways)
• Event is open to NU +1
• Event includes the serving of alcohol

Depending on the location, size, and nature of your event, NUPD may assess that your event needs additional security. If your event meets any of the below criteria, you should plan for an additional $522 in your organization’s budget planning.

• The event will be hosted in either Blackman Auditorium or Matthews Arena
• The event will be designated as a NU +1 event for attendees
• The event is perceived, or reported information suggests there will be an increased security risk

>> If you are not sure about the safety or security needs for your event, please consult with your CSI Program Manager.

Note: If pursuing funding from the SGA Finance Board or from the Graduate Student Government, include the $522 request in your budget request. If pursuing funding from the SGA Finance Board, this cost will be covered by their NUPD funding pool, (excludes groups with annual budgets).

• Activities where officers may be assigned:
• Cash is collected
• A crowd of more than 200 expected
• Event features visitor/speaker/performer that is a public figure, political candidate, controversial in nature, or has a history of inciting crowds
• Event will take place in a public forum
• Event is open to NU +1
• Event includes the serving of alcohol

The Center for Student Involvement defines solicitation as a student organization contacting an outside vendor or an outside vendor contacting a student organization for the purpose of: 

• Selling or promoting products or services on-campus without prior permission from University officials
• Compiling data for surveys, programs, or other purposes
• Distributing/advertising promotional materials
• Recruitment of members or support for an outside organization or cause
• Providing educational information sessions for jobs, co-op, fair, etc. (exclusive of formal University of Northeastern academic classes)

NORTHEASTERN IS NOT A MARKETPLACE. SALES OR SOLICITATIONS BY ANY OUTSIDE VENDOR OF ANY KIND ARE PROHIBITED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM DESIGNATED OFFICIALS OF THE UNIVERSITY. To comply with federal and state laws regarding not-for-profit corporations, Northeastern must regulate the amount of commercial activity permitted on campus. The campus shall include the physical campus and extensions of the physical campus, such as Northeastern’s website or event hosted by Northeastern students or student organizations.

>> Example of one type of solicitation: Your organization is approached by a local food vendor who would like to come to campus to sell their product and promote their new business. They want your organization to help them get space and assist with their marketing and promotion by advertising on campus.
    >This type of solicitation is not permitted. Please consult with your CSI Program Manager for any and all requests of this nature.

When reserving a space, you are committing to your organization utilizing the space during the time allotted – and ONLY for that time. This means that you will arrive for your reservation at the time you requested or cancel 2 weeks in advance if you cannot. You will also ensure that all attendees will promptly leave the space in the manner that you found it as soon as your event ends. If your organization is found to be repeatedly in violation of this policy, you will lose room booking privileges.

When booking a space on our campus, you are agreeing to be respectful of all other students, faculty and staff of the University and surrounding communities. That means that you will be mindful of volume (particularly during hours where classrooms may be in session), as well as the time of your reservation. If your organization is found to be repeatedly in violation of this policy, you may lose room booking privileges.

Friendly reminder, no organizations are able to use indoor lobbies as event space for group events, practices, or meetings. Access through the hallways must remain clear for fire safety.

• You are only allotted the time you have reserved for your event
• You must cancel two weeks in advance to avoid additional charges
• If your organization is found to be repeatedly in violation, you will lose room booking privileges

Any department, student group or organization involved with planning events on campus must abide by Northeastern’s food and alcohol guidelines. Effective December 1, 2023, the public roasting of whole animals is not permitted on Northeastern campuses. This practice can be unsanitary and offensive to many in our community who unwittingly witness these acts. Event hosts may not display animal parts or otherwise put animal cruelty on display. Whole animal roasts of any kind will no longer be approved by the Center for Student Involvement and Event Management. This policy is in line with Northeastern’s values as a progressive, global and forward-thinking institution.