Camping on Campus

Camping is not permitted on College or affiliated-owned or leased grounds, in or under College structures, or in College buildings except under the approved circumstances noted below. This policy applies to all SUNY Geneseo students, faculty, staff, affiliates, contractors, and visitors. Expanded definitions and information for this policy are available below.

Exceptions to the policy

Actions that constitute “camping” as above may be allowed in special circumstances including, but not limited to, the following:

• By artists or actors who participate in College authorized performances of pre-established duration that require such actions as part of the artistic production and only so long as it relates to their performance;
• In extraordinary circumstances, such as times of natural disaster, when permission has been granted by the President or other College official with responsibility.
• Any unaffiliated persons who wish to hold an event on campus that would require an exception to this policy would coordinate with the Office of Scheduling, Events and Conference Services who will then forward the request for an exemption to the Vice President for Student and Campus Life or the designee of that office. 

Responsibilities, Enforcement and Compliance

1. The Office of the Dean of Students, or a designee of the office, is responsible for addressing students' non-compliance with this policy.
2. The New York State University Police at Geneseo is responsible for addressing non- compliance with this policy that may constitute criminal trespass or any other violation of the law.
3. Requests for an exception to this policy must be made in writing to the Vice President for Student and Campus Life who is responsible for application review and the granting of exceptions.
4. Students, faculty, and staff may be referred for discipline for alleged violation of this Policy.