Advertising, Vending & Displays

Advertising Policies

Information, advertisements, documents and notices of any kind must be approved by the CP&S Administrative Office before being affixed or adhered to any surface of the Benson University Center, other than public bulletin boards (see “Bulletin Boards”).   This includes interior and exterior surfaces.  Freestanding signage is not permitted any where inside of Benson unless approved by CP&S.  Freestanding exterior signage may be removed if it impedes traffic or is deemed to be a potential safety issue.

Approved postings should only be hung using approved materials.  Postings should never be hung with duct tape, staples, masking tape, hanging strips, mounting putty, paste, spray adhesive or thumb tacks. Groups found using these products may be subject to fines for damages.

Unapproved postings will be removed and discarded by CP&S Staff. Parties responsible for posting materials in unauthorized spaces will receive a notice on their first offense. Subsequent offenses could result in conduct violations.

Vendor Table Policies

Who May Use the Tables
The vendor tables are open to members of the Wake Forest community such as student organizations and university departments, and members of the general public such as retail vendors, non-profit groups, job recruiters, and anyone else wishing to distribute information to our students. All off-campus companies and organizations must obtain prior approval by calling the Benson Administrative office at 336-758-4869 before reserving a vendor table.

Fees
Chartered Student Organizations or those sponsored by the Department of Entrepreneurship may reserve the vendor tables at no charge. University departments may also reserve the tables at no charge. All others must pay a table rental fee of $60 per table per day.

Reserving a Table
Submit a Benson Center Vendor Table Request through DeaconSpace. Vendor Table requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Off-campus users must submit an Off Campus Space Inquiry.

Selling Items or Services
After receiving confirmation of a vendor table reservation, chartered student organizations or university-sponsored student entrepreneurs may sell goods or services without prior clearance from the CP&S Administrative office. All other organizations/companies wishing to sell merchandise or accept payments of any kind in the Benson Center must obtain approval from the CP&S Administrative office (commissions apply). Non-sponsored students wishing to conduct retail sales, whether the proceeds will be donated to charity or not, must have prior approval and pay a commission.

Table Details
Each table is a standard six feet in length. There are three tables available on a first come, first-served basis. There is no limit on how many tables may be reserved.

Advertising Easel Policies

Poster cannot publicize any event that will be serving alcohol.

Posters must include the sponsoring group’s name and at least one form of contact information (email or phone).

Easel space is limited on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the Benson University Center and is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Posters should be brought to the administrative office. Benson staff will attach each poster to a board and place on an available easel.

Easels may be reserved for up to two weeks. Posters must be removed immediately after reservation has ended. If not, it will be removed by office staff and thrown away. CP&S assumes no responsibility for the safety of posters or displays.