Policy Governing Student Events Open to the Public

At the beginning of each academic year, all student organizations planning to have events open to the public will meet with Student Activities staff to discuss this policy.

1. The event must be registered and approved by the appropriate University office. If admission is charged, the organization must work with Student Activities to coordinate ticket sales using the Showare system. Clubs will then receive a link to share for selling tickets. Clubs are not permitted to accept cash at fundraisers, nor accept funds via Venmo, Cashapp or Zelle.
2. The number of individuals admitted shall not exceed the posted capacity of that venue. In addition, the capacity for a particular event may be reduced at the discretion of campus police and/or the vice president for student affairs or designee.
3. The organization’s advisor or designee (university employee) must be present at the event for the duration of the event.
4. All fire laws and policies will be observed including not blocking entrances or exits to the facilities used for the event.
5. For student-sponsored events expecting over 100 students, Eastern students will be admitted by presenting a valid Eastern ID when requested and their ID must be swiped into the mobile attendance platform via Elife. Clubs will work with Student Activities to receive a link to Elife to track attendance
6.  For Eastern dances/parties:
   1. Mandatory attendance at workshop on hosting events  (dates will be coordinated by the Student Activities Office)
   2.  The presence and number of University Police will be governed by law and at the discretion of the University Police Chief.
   3. The University reserves the right to restrict the event as appropriate, including denials of readmission once the event has started.
   4.  Admittance will be by a valid Eastern ID only. Eastern students may sign in one guest per Eastern ID
   5. Monitoring Procedures: (for night of function)
      1. A record of every attendee will be kept and managed by Student Center Staff
      2. Different color admission  bands will be distributed for Eastern students and guests
      3. Mandatory door closing at 11:30 pm; anyone arriving after 11:30 will not be permitted in regardless of attendance numbers. There is no re-entry.
      4. Metal detectors, under the supervision of the University Police Department, will be used.
      5. Campus Police make rounds inside the BTR
      6. No person attending the event will be allowed to bring in bags or backpacks. Pocketbooks and similar accessories will be subject to inspection.
      7. The sponsoring organization’s members working the event are required to wear identifying clothing or accessories.