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At Cal State San Marcos, freedom of speech plays a vital role in the student experience
and the exchange of ideas central to university life.
On our intellectually and culturally diverse campus, we encourage students to share
their views and engage with different perspectives, even when doing so leads to disagreement,
discomfort, or strong reactions.
The First Amendment protects a wide range of speech, including ideas that may be unpopular
or offensive, but those protections are not unlimited. Certain speech and conduct
are not protected. 糖心原创 is also subject to the .
When you disagree
There may be instances where Free Speech is happening on our campus and there is disagreement or frustration, please refer to these important guidelines to make sure everyone鈥檚 rights are respected and campus policies are not being violated:
- What to do
- Express views peacefully through protests, demonstrations, teach-ins, vigils, public forums, exhibits, or counter-demonstrations in designated Campus Free-Speech zones.
- Wear clothing or display signs to communicate your message (e.g., messages on shirts, silent protest, turning your back to a speaker).
- Distribute leaflets, collect petition signatures, chant, or picket in accordance with university policy.
- Write editorials or opinion pieces for the Cougar Chronicle or other campus publications.
- Contact student leaders or university officials (such as Associated Students, Inc.) through open letters or other forms of advocacy.
- Respect others' rights to speak while expressing your own views.
- Maintain a safe distance and avoid physical confrontation.
- Report behavior (not viewpoints) that may violate university policy or make you feel unsafe.
- What not to do
- Block entrances, exits, sidewalks, or campus traffic.
- Prevent or repeatedly disrupt another person's ability to speak or present.
- Interrupt classes, university operations, or events using reserved space.
- Use amplified sound (e.g., megaphones or microphones) unless permitted by university policy.
- Damage university property or engage in vandalism.
- Camp or establish encampments prohibited by university policy.
- Attempt to force others to engage with your message through intimidation, harassment, coercion, or repeated badgering.
- Wear clothing or equipment intended to conceal your identity when prohibited by university policy.
Elections and Free Speech Taskforce
In fall 2022, a Elections and Free Speech Taskforce was charged to support ongoing electoral engagement and the principles of free speech in our campus community. Learn more about the charge and membership.
Alleged Violation(s) of the CSU Non-Discrimination Policy
Please submit this form to report any incident(s) involving any alleged violation(s) of the , which prohibits Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Exploitation, and Stalking.