Demonstrations Policy Draft

Overview of Proposed Changes 

This is a Material Change to the Current Policy. Material Changes include those that affect the university’s position, commitment, or spirit of the policy, because of changes in business principles, practices, or relevant laws and regulations.

The policy provides more clarity around expectations related to demonstrations while continuing to emphasize the university’s commitment to the protection of free expression, the freedom of assembly, and the right of lawful expression at the university. The draft includes policy requirements stipulated by the OCR in the Agreement. The changes to this policy would eliminate the need for the Disruption to University Functions Policy and Sleeping in Public Areas of University-Owned, Controlled, or Leased Property Policy. A comparison document is provided to highlight the policy elements that remain consistent or are new. Typically, a redline of the existing document is produced to show the revisions but, in this case, it is not feasible as a result of combining policies and reformatting. 

The feedback period will remain open until April 18, 2025. 

How to Provide Feedback on this Policy Draft

We invite all current students, faculty, and staff to provide feedback on this policy draft.

You can view the Draft Policy above, which is hosted on our GW Box system and requires you to log in to access the proposed changes.

To send feedback, select the "Provide Feedback on this Policy" button above. This will direct you to the myGW portal to submit.

Thank you for participating in this process. Your insights help shape policies that best support the GW community.