University Policies

We want you to have the most successful event possible here at the University of Missouri.  We ask that all students, staff, faculty and patrons follow the policies and procedures for the areas they reserve on our campus. Below is a list of the most common policies, however it is important to note that all reservations and events need to adhere to the complete list of campus policies. Some policies require forms to be completed and approved by the University.

Learn more about liability insurance.

All on-campus fundraising by Student Organizations must be approved by the ORG office. An officer from this organization should submit the Fundraising Request and Event Planning Form via engage.missouri.edu for review and approval.

The following items should be avoided, as they will likely cause the fundraiser to be denied:

  • Selling something already available on campus
  • Selling bottled or prepackaged beverages—homemade drinks like lemonade or hot chocolate are acceptable
  • Raffles, bingo, or gambling
  • Activities that are dangerous or don’t represent the values of your group or the university

Additional information on fundraising policies can be found in the Guidelines for Recognized Student Organizations. If you have any other questions, please contact the ORG Office.

Learn more about fundraising on campus.

To request alcohol at your event, complete the form.

To request street use or closure on campus, complete the form.

Request a temporary food permit for your event. (This is required if you are not using an on campus food service location or a preferred caterer for your catering service.)

Request food trucks at your event. (Temporary food permits are required for food trucks at events.)

Request to be a food truck or cart vendor

Request open flames at your event by completing the form. You can review steps and policy information here.

Request open burn at your event by completing the form. You can review steps and policy information here.

Request fireworks at your event by completing the form. You can review steps and policy information here.

Request sound amplification at your event by completing the form.

Learn more about illuminated devices on campus.

Learn more about chalking on campus.

Learn more about taking photos or videos on campus.

If you are interested in showing a copyrighted film or movie as part of your event, you need to purchase a license for the film or movie per the Federal Copyright Act.

Learn more about drone usage on campus. Request to operate a drone on campus.

Learn more about bringing animals on campus.

Building Specific Policies

Learn more about specific policies for Missouri Theatre.

Learn more about specific policies for Jesse Auditorium.