Table Use Guidelines and Online Application

Updated Oct. 17, 2024

Michigan Housing provides an opportunity for registered student organizations and U-M departments to provide information about their organization or department through tabling events. Door-to-door canvassing and posting of flyers beyond residents individual room doors is prohibited. We deem M-Housing residential communities as the home to those who live with us and we limit tabling to designated areas.

Registered student organizations and departments are able to apply for a table at designated time and location in Michigan Housing. The intent of tabling is to provide the means to share information with the residents in Michigan Housing communities while also providing the resident an opportunity to ask questions. Hall Councils and students living in M Housing have first priority for reserving designated spaces based on availability. An application is required, and applications should be submitted at least two weeks before the desired dates.

Note that tabling is not permitted during Move-In, the first and last two weeks of any term/semester.

Requests are typically approved for a maximum of two days per week over the course of a two-week period per tabling location (see Designated Tabling Locations below for more information). Tabling is limited between the hours of noon and 8:00 pm. Pending an individual community’s previously scheduled use, availability may be limited.

Policies

Participants must remain at the table for the duration of the tabling event. If they leave to approach students, they will be asked to leave the building. Participants are expected to adhere to Michigan Housing Policies.

Solicitation activities, including but not limited to payment for the sale of merchandise is prohibited in Michigan Housing.

Requesting residents to participate in surveying and/or research projects is only permitted with prior approval from M Housing.

Door-to-door canvassing and posting of flyers is prohibited.

This policy is in addition to the University of Michigan Guidelines for Posting Flyers, Posters, and Other Related Items on University Property.

Distribution of food and beverage products must adhere to student organization or department policies and align with M Housing expectations that groups use M Dining as the first option for food and beverages they provide. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at [email protected].

Designated Tabling Locations

The designated tabling locations are set up in accordance with Community Living at Michigan Standards (CLAM), Student Life Facilities, and university guidelines. Tables are not permitted to be set up outside of these designated locations on campus.

Bursley Hall – High top table located in the lobby next to the community center.

Mosher Jordan – Next to the Dining Hall entrance.

South Quadrangle – Next to the Dining Hall entrance.

East Quadrangle – Next to the Dining Hall entrance.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out at [email protected].

Policy Violations

Individuals or organizations who violate any University policy, and/or employ any form of deception in the completion and submission of necessary Michigan Housing application materials or who misrepresent their activities or services in their communications with any University personnel or resident, will be prohibited indefinitely from future activities in any Michigan Housing Residential area and any permissions already granted for activity may be revoked.

Solicitation Table Use Guidelines and Online Application

U-M registered student organization or unit within Student Life *

Name of contact person *

Address of contact person *

Address of contact person

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Primary phone number *

Secondary phone number

Email *

Names and UMIDs of individuals who will be present at the table *

Solicitation Tables for Literature or Product Distribution

Desired tabling location

Desired tabling time

Week requested (first choice) *

Week requested (second choice)

Type of material to be distributed *

Submission of Materials

Method of Submission

Email Attachment

Send attachments to [email protected].

Samples of the material(s) to be distributed must be submitted for review prior to the approval of the tabling event. The sponsoring organization’s name and contact information MUST be included and plainly visible in the materials. Please only send an email attachment if your paperwork is a PDF, doc, or a PowerPoint. We need to see your paperwork in the exact format that you plan to present it, so you cannot copy and paste the text of your paperwork into the email message.

Agreement

I agree *

I have read and understand the policy statement and guidelines. I agree that any representative of my organization present in University residence halls will abide by these provisions.

reCAPTCHA

Applications submitted to the university become university records and, as such, may be subject to public disclosure. Complaints about any activity addressed in this policy will be referred by the university to the contact person as stated on the application.

Once an application is submitted, you will receive an email within 7 days indicating the status of the request and process to secure a space within the designated residential communities.