Sales and Solicitation

It is the policy of Iowa State University to permit solicitation in university buildings and on university property by recognized university organizations only. Solicitation shall be defined as any commercial, profit-making, or fundraising activity as well as activities which involve petitioning, canvassing, campaigning, or distribution of literature. Solicitation shall be permitted when consistent with the guidelines outlined below:

Guidelines for Sales and Solicitation:

• Any fundraising efforts performed on campus must be planned, sponsored, and coordinated by a recognized student or campus organization, not be sponsored by an individual or by a for-profit company outside the university.

• The organization sponsoring the fundraising must obtain the product to be sold, advertise, deliver the product, and handle any complaints.

• Monetary transactions should be conducted through the Campus Organization Accounting Office. Credit card application solicitation is prohibited on-campus.

• Advertising of any fundraising efforts (on-campus, through university mail service and/or through campus mail) must be done within specified guidelines for distribution of material.

• Advertising material must clearly state the name of the organization sponsoring the fundraising effort, and include a contact email and/or telephone number of the organization.