Other Common Scenarios

Other examples of protest scenarios likely to be found to violate the Campus Disruption Policy because of the time, place and manner in which they are carried out include:

• Outdoor protests that generate ongoing noise (especially over 60 decibels) in close proximity to residences, or to academic buildings such as those containing classrooms, labs, and offices during times when academic activities are taking place inside, such that the noise disrupts those academic activities.
• Protests that block pathways, doors, or entrances, or take place in such close proximity to pathways or doors that they inhibit the free flow of traffic, entrance and exit.
• Protests inside buildings, especially those that block hallways or generate noise (particularly over 50 decibels). 
• Protests inside libraries, labs, or maker spaces designated for particular kinds of academic activity, in which other unauthorized activity disrupts the quiet concentration necessary for ordinary work in the space.
• Attempts to take over and occupy a building (or portion thereof). Any attempt at building takeover will result in immediate arrest and suspension.

In all locations on campus, individuals and groups must follow the instructions of university officials, including instructions to cease activity at that time and place or otherwise comply with university policy. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. After being instructed to cease or leave by a university official, individuals who persist are also subject to arrest.