Stanford
Freedom of Expression

Campus Disruption

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The university has a longstanding policy that is intended to ensure the continued operation of its core educational and research activities while placing significant value on community members’ freedom of expression. This section clarifies what forms of behaviors or activities would be considered disruptive and violate the 1968 Policy on Campus Disruptions and which would be deemed permissible. Any disruption of classrooms, lectures and public events will be treated as a serious violation of the Campus Disruptions Policy. 

Classrooms, Lectures, and Public Events

Disrupting a class or invited lecture is a major violation of the campus disruption policy because it impedes the core educational function of the University.

Other Common Scenarios

Creating loud noise in close proximity to residences or academic buildings and preventing access to, or taking over, buildings or spaces of academic activity violate the disruption policy.