Recognized student organizations can advertise their organization’s events and activities on campus. There are many different ways to promote your organization, including using flyers, banners, digital ads, etc. The Club House is a great resource to use for creating advertising for your club. JMU Event Management has more information regarding individual methods of advertising and promoting events. 

Recognized student organizations must adhere to the JMU Public Posting Policy 3014, including limiting flyer posting to two weeks and only posting in approved posting areas. Below you will see additional context to support your organization. 

All flyers must adhere to JMU Policy 3104 Use of Bulletin Boards and Posting Public Notices. To be posted, all flyers must have a stamp, or it will be removed. Flyers can be hung for two weeks. If a recognized student organization violates policy 3104, posting privilege may be at risk. For more information, contact the Festival Conference and Student Center Scheduling Office, Room 2001, Taylor Down Under Information Desk, or The Union Event Services Desk. 

Banner space must be reserved through the VirtualEMS system. There are six reservable banner spaces in The Union, Taylor Down Under, and Festival Conference and Student Center each. Space may only be reserved for one week, Sunday–Saturday. For more information about specific banner space, contact Event Management. 

Chalking space must be reserved through the VirtualEMS system. The areas on campus which can be used for chalking to advertise an event: Warner Commons, Taylor Down Under Patio, Festival  Conference and Student Center (patio), Godwin-Stovall Theater (front sidewalk), Showker Hall and King Hall (front stairs). Recognized student organizations may reserve blocks of three days per area. Please review JMU Policy 3104 for additional information.  

Chalking areas are often booked with back to back reservations—please be aware that chalk from a previous reservation may still be in place. The reserving office is not responsible for cleaning the previous chalking

Digital advertising is shown on the digital signs in The Union, Festival Conference and Student Center, Student Success Center and other buildings on campus. Recognized student organizations should follow the guidelines on the Digital Signage form to submit their advertisement. The request form and digital file must be submitted at least five business days before advertisement needs to run.

If you have any questions, please contact Student Life at beinvolved@jmu.edu.