Information as you plan to advertise for your event:

  • Share poster/flyer in at least two GroupMes
  • Market on your event on social media Instagram, LINC, University Announcements
  • Contact the student newspaper, the Brown & White, and ask if a reporter can cover a pre-event write-up
  • Invite other members or peers outside of the group to attend. If possible, have members bring at least two people to the event
  • Request to be featured on Lehigh's @LehighU Instagram
  • To request advertising on the digital display board monitors (DIBs) throughout the Clayton UC, complete the request form and upload your flyer using the Digital Information Board (DIBS) link.
  • Chalking is permitted by following the Chalking Policy and filling out the Chalking Form at least 24 hours in advance. 
    • Offensive or inappropriate content is prohibited and may be referred for disciplinary action. 
  • Yard Signs 
    • The primary function of a yard sign is to provide information about an upcoming event, university campaign, or to provide wayfinding/directions to a campus event. Any other use of yard signs is prohibited.

Yard sign information link.

Yard Signs

These standards were developed to provide a uniform and fair method of displaying yard signs. The primary function of a yard sign is to provide information about an upcoming event, university campaign, or to provide wayfinding/directions to a campus event. Any other use of yard signs is prohibited.

Yard sign specifications are as follows:

  • The yard signs must be advertising an event or directional arrows to an event. 
  • Designated spaces for lawn signs include:
    • Along Memorial Walkway from the flagpole eastward towards Taylor Drive across from Taylor Gym
    • Perimeter along the walkways of STEPS lawn
  • The yard signs must include the event/activity name with an ending date.
    • Date - Time - Location
    • Brief description 
    • Any links - QR. Any linked information must adhere to University policies.
    • Sponsoring Organization - Contact email must be in a font of 24 point or larger
    • Sponsoring Organization(s) - Logos
  • The yard signs must be no larger than 24 inches by 18 inches.
  • The yard signs must include the name of the sponsoring organization.
  • The yard signs may only be placed in lawn (grass) areas along the designated walkways, within three feet of either side of the walkway, and at least four feet from any other sign.
  • Yard signs must be professionally printed and placed in the ground with a wire stake or similar device.
  • Yard signs advertising events must not be displayed for more than two weeks and must be removed within 48 hours after the day of the event. Any sign not removed within this time is subject to removal and disposal with the possibility of being charged by facilities.
  • Yard signs that indicate directions to an event must be removed within 48 hours after the event. 
  • There must not be more than 10 signs per event unless permission has been granted in advance by Student Center Operations. Note: This permission will only be granted to large, campus-wide events such as Orientation, Alumni Reunion, etc.
  • Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis as determined by the Campus Engagement Advisory Group in consultation with campus leadership. 

Below is a sample yard sign to use as a reference.

Sample yard sign advertisement