UWO/USC Poster Regulations
ALL Notices must meet these criteria
(Criteria established in conjunction with the UWO Board of Governors)
The University Students' Council is responsible for monitoring the posting of notices on UWO main campus poster boards. All posters must be approved, registered, and stamped. This services is available at USC InPrint, Room 78, UCC.
Criteria for Acceptable Posting
The USC follows the principals laid out in the UWO Board of Governor's Policy. Pursuant to these policies, InPrint has developed a set of guidelines defining the acceptable use of the Poster Patrol Stamp. The Poster Policy may be viewed by clicking here (PDF).
Any policy inquiries should be directed to the USC InPrint manager.
* Notices must be posted only on the boards listed below and must not be affixed to or cover any other notice. NOTICES ARE NOT TO BE ATTACHED TO TREES, BUS SHELTERS, LAMP POSTS, SIDEWALKS, ETC.
* Notices for the same event may not be posted closer than two (2) meters apart on the strips and no more than one (1) per board on notice boards.
* Boards are monitored daily. Posters will be removed automatically upon expiry.
* Please note that the available boards will be reduced twice yearly for USC election purposes for a two week period during October and February. No posting of notices will be allowed on boards designated for this purpose. Any existing notices removed from the election boards will be replaced following the election if the stamp has not expired.
Any violations of these regulations will result in one or more of the following sanctions being applied:
1. All notices will be removed from the campus.
2. Clean up charges may be collected from the group by the University or the USC.
3. All privileges regarding posting of notices and use of University space may be withdrawn, or special conditions may be placed on future purchases of the poster stamp and / or distribution of posters
4. Trespassing charges may be laid by the University.
Rates
| Poster Size (inches) | Fee (incl. taxes) | |
| 8 1/2 x 11 | $7.00 | |
| Students / USC / UWO | 8 1/2 x 14 | $8.00 |
| 11 x 17 | $11.00 | |
| oversize | $30.00 | |
| - includes on campus events, departmental business, research projects - Sublets/Roommate requests must provide current student card and copy of legal lease in student's name; posters must include student's name and address of lease |
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Non-profit (non-commercial) off-campus
| Poster Size (inches) | Fee (incl. taxes) | |
| 8 1/2 x 11 | $25.00 | |
| Non-profit off-campus | 8 1/2 x 14 | $27.00 |
| 11 x 17 | $30.00 | |
| oversize | $60.00 | |
| - available to groups providing a current registered charity number | ||
Commercial off-campus club rate
| Poster Size (inches) | Fee (incl. taxes) | |
| 8 1/2 x 11 | $40.00 | |
| Commercial off-campus club | 8 1/2 x 14 | $45.00 |
| 11 x 17 | $55.00 | |
| oversize | $100.00 | |
| - includes events held off campus with ratified USC clubs sponsorships | ||
Commercial off-campus rate (for one week)
| Poster Size (inches) | Fee (incl. taxes) | |
| 8 1/2 x 11 | $100.00 | |
| Commercial off-campus | 8 1/2 x 14 | $100.00 |
| 11 x 17 | $100.00 | |
| oversize | $200.00 (min. charge) | |
| - priority is given to UWO postings - off-campus notices are allowed at the discretion of InPrint manager, subject to the availability of spaces - services conflicting with current USC/UWO tenants will not be posted |
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Please note that full disclosure as the the individual/organization purchasing the stamp is required. Individuals/organizations cannot assign their name or status to a third party to qualify for lower poster stamp fees.
A distribution service is available through InPrint. Posters are distributed daily, Monday to Friday, from September to April. The same service is available Monday and Friday, from May to August.
Distribution fee $25.00
Posting Time Limits
Certain periods of the year have extremely high demand for postings. To increase the opportunity for more individuals and organizations to utilize the poster display areas, the "posting period" is shorter in high volume periods.
The maximum time limit for postings is as follows:
Month Posting Period
| September | 1 week (7 days) |
| October | 2 weeks (14 days) |
| November | 2 weeks (14 days) |
| December | 2 weeks (14 days) |
| January | 2 weeks (14 days) |
| February | 2 weeks (14 days) |
| March | 2 weeks (14 days) |
| April | 2 weeks (14 days) |
| May-August | 1 month (30 days) |
Location of Boards
The following locations are the ONLY places upon which notices may be posted. All other boards are designated for departmental use only. Locations and availability are subject to change.
Social Science – By Map Library In Tunnel to UCC
Dental Building – By Room 1000
Natural Science – Outside Library, By Rooms 9, 19, 24, 113
Althouse College by Cafeteria
Biology / Geology – By Rooms 13, 22
Physics Building – Inside S/W Doors, By Rooms 3, 16A, 34, 138, 205
Middlesex College – Lower Level Hallway, By Room 27B
Talbot College – By Room 101, 130
Music Building – By Room 102
University College – Lower Level Hallway
Somerville House – Main Hallway
Thames Hall – By Locker Rooms, By Exit to Somerville, By Room 14
Engineering – By Rooms 37, 41, 1074, 1082, 2102, In Student Lounge/ Cafeteria
UCC – Four (4) posters may be left at InPrint for posting in the UCC.
Posters will be placed in the glass cases on a first-come, first served basis.
