Policies & Regulations
Promoting free expression and free inquiry on Grounds is core to our mission and integral to who we are.
That commitment to protect and promote expressive activity lives alongside a responsibility to ensure that the Grounds are equally open and accessible to all members of the University community, and that we offer our students, faculty, staff, and visitors a safe and welcoming environment in which to live, learn, and work as we maintain normal operations.
Please review the content linked below for details about relevant University policies and state regulations.
University Policies
Protest Policies & Resources
View relevant policies and resources regarding protests at UVA.
- PRM-017: Duties Toward Speakers and Use of University Facilities or Property
- Academic Freedom (section 3.1 in the Faculty Handbook)
- PROV-005: Dissemination and Recording of Course Materials and Activities
- SEC-041: Use of Amplified Sound on Outdoor University Property
- Office of the Dean of Students Event Planning Services
- Parties, Dances, Socials and Late Night Events
- GOV-004: Use of the University’s Federally Registered Trademark
- PRM-008: Exterior Posting and Chalking
- PRM-018: Issuance of Trespass Warnings
- HRM-028: Preventing and Addressing Threats or Acts of Violence
- SEC-008: Concealment of Identity
- SEC-013: Tent Use on University Property
- SEC-030: Regulation of Weapons, Fireworks, and Explosives
- SEC-032: Open Burn and Open Flame Operations at the University of Virginia
- SEC-039: Protests, Demonstrations and Other Expressive Activities during Official University Ceremonies and Events held at the Academical Village
- SEC-040: Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("UAS" or "Drones")
- EXT-003: Communicating with Government Officials