Spirit Rock

The “Spirit Rock” is located across from the Undergraduate Library near the Linsell House, on Gullen Mall. 

Reservations

Reservations can be made up to one week in advance by a Registered Student Organization (RSO) via the EMS WebApp.

The reservation begins at 9:01 p.m. the day before the reservation in EMS and continues until 9 p.m. the day of the reservation (example: ABC organization reserved the rock for Oct. 13, they can start painting the rock at 9:01 p.m. on Oct. 12).

RSOs will be permitted to book one day at a time. Multiple days in a row will not be permitted. If the rock is reserved, it must be repainted. RSOs cannot reserve the rock simply to extend the duration of an existing message.

Policy

The rock may only be painted organizations registered through the Dean of Students Office.

The surrounding areas (trees, grass, statues, etc.) may NOT be painted or decorated. If there are any signs of paint damage to these areas, the organization/office may be held financially responsible for the cleanup and repair of the site. 

Those painting the rock will ensure that the area is left in a clean condition. They will remove all materials and litter from the site and properly dispose of all paint.

Other groups will not interfere with those painting the rock. People have the right to paint the rock without being bothered, harassed or demeaned.

Interfering with the freedoms of speech and expression is prohibited (i.e. harassment, intimidation, bullying, obstruction, defacing, physical or verbal abuse, etc.).

Tagging letters, names, or symbols over other groups’ paintings is prohibited.

Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated at the rock. This includes the use of any amplified sound.

Paintings must not contain any language or content that constitutes a true threat, i.e., a statement meant to frighten people into believing they will be seriously harmed. 

Violations

Organizations are expected to respect each other and to enjoy the tradition of painting the rock. An organization may be held responsible for the actions of its members if deemed as inappropriate and not in accordance with this policy. A member is defined as anyone associated with an organization including, but not limited to, active, current, initiated, alumni, transfer, inactive, intercollegiate, associate, and/or new members.

Violations of this policy may result in Student Code of Conduct charges for the individuals and/or the groups.

Revised June 10, 2024