The university’s policies, rules and regulations are designed to support the university’s mission of education, research and public service.
The university has policies that protect and foster extensive opportunities for free expression, speech and assembly. In addition, academic freedom protects freedom of inquiry and research, teaching, and expression and publication. The university also has policies that comply with federal and state laws; protect lawful access to university programs and facilities, including by prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on protected traits; and address unsafe behavior and aim to prevent the destruction of property. These policies apply regardless of the cause or content of a particular protest, speech or other form of expression, or whether the conduct involves expression at all.
While systemwide policies affirm the constitutionally protected rights of all members of the university community regarding free expression, speech and assembly, these activities should not disrupt the university’s functions, impede orderly operations or place community members in reasonable fear for their personal safety. (See the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy; Regents Policy 3303: Policy on Employee and Student Protections Related to Student Press and Student Free Speech Rights; Policy on Speech and Advocacy (PACAOS 30); and Policy on Use of University Properties (PACAOS 40).)
UCLA Administrative Policies & Procedures (APPs) implement University of California Office of the President policies, federal and/or state laws or regulations, and/or codify campus practices by clarifying operational conduct in support of the university’s mission and values. APPs are considered a legal record of officially approved information and have broad campuswide applicability and institutional impact.
These specific policies below aim to help members of the Bruin community learn more about free speech and expression on campus. As a reminder, the Principles of Community is another resource.
UCLA Time, Place and Manner (TPM) Policies
- UCLA Policy 850: General Use of UCLA Property
- UCLA Policy 852: Public Expression Activities
- UCLA Policy 860: Organized Events
- UCLA Policy 862: Major Events
Important Reminders for Public Expression Activities (PDF)
UCLA Student Group Code of Conduct
University of California Systemwide Policies: