Hill Student Center provides six poster signs throughout the facility for general marketing, advertisement and promotion of University programs, events or services. Poster signs are strategically located in high-traffic areas to maximize exposure of content.

Poster stands may be reserved by student organizations (in good standing), University Departments and University Contracted Vendors.

1. Displaying of posters is strictly limited to the six (9) designated poster signs located throughout the facility. Posters are not allowed to be placed in any other area within the facility.
2. Poster signs must be reserved through Hill Student Center’s online reservation system a minimum of five (5) business days in advance.
3. Printing of posters is the sole responsibility of the reserving party and should be pre-cut to exactly 24” x 36”. Accommodations may not be made for posters not cut to the designated size.
4. Posters may be delivered to the Hill Student Center Operations office any time prior to the scheduled reservation after the reservation has been confirmed. Standard office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
5. Inserting/removing posters are only permitted by Hill Student Center Staff.

The Hill Student Center controls four (4) public bulletin boards within the facility. Failure to adhere to the below guidelines may result in denial/removal of any advertisement within Hill Student Center.

1. All posters/flyers must be approved by the Hill Student Center Event Team. Advertisements may be dropped off at either the 2nd floor Information Desk or the Hill Student Center Operations office for review. Approved advertisements will be stamped, dated, and hung by HSC staff.
2. Only posters/flyers promoting a specific University function, program, service, event or recruitment to a student organization are allowed to be posted in the Hill Student Center.
3. All postings must be affiliated with either a student organization (in good standing), UAB Department/Program, University Office or contracted university affiliate unless granted written permission.
4. Advertisements must clearly contain the name/logo and contact information of the sponsoring organization or department.
5. Posters/flyers hung outside of the designated bulletin boards or hung without approval will be removed, and the organization or department is subject to loss of privileges and be held responsible for any damage incurred upon removal.
6. Posting may remain on the bulletin boards for a maximum of fourteen (14) calendar days. All postings will be removed after this time regardless of the date of the event/program.
7. Only two (2) separate posters/flyers per organization may be displayed at any given time. HSC cannot hold or post-date advertisements for future posting. Advertisements should be submitted only when they are ready to be reviewed and posted. As space is limited, posters/flyers will be displayed on a first come, first serve basis during peak times throughout the academic year.
8. Posters/flyers advertising prohibited items (drug, alcohol, weapons, profanity) events are prohibited.
9. Recommended advertisement size is 8 ½” x 11” and must not exceed 11” x 17”.
10. Entities requesting to post flyers/posters should allow at least two (2) business days for approval process and posting.

Promotional tabling locations are provided throughout the interior and exterior of the facility and may be reserved by student organizations (in good standing), UAB Departments and external organizations.

1. Promotional tabling is limited to seven (7) interior locations and ten (10) exterior/plaza locations. No tabling is allowed outside of these designated areas. Tables may not be relocated from designated locations.
2. All tabling locations must be reserved via Hill Student Center’s online scheduling system a minimum of five (5) business days in advance.
3. Tabling locations may be reserved for the purpose of marketing, promotion, recruitment or information/engagement only.
4. Blazer Catering Co. is the exclusive provider of food and beverages within the Hill Student Center and surrounding areas. For approval for external food or beverages, contact Blazer Catering Co. at brian.andrews@sodexo.com.
5. Under AL HB498, harassment is defined as expression that is severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies access to an educational opportunity or benefit. Harassment of passersby is strictly prohibited.
6. Egress of pathways, doorways, emergency equipment, and exits must remain unobstructed at all times.
7. Approved amplification can be played at a reasonable volume given if it does not impede normal facility operations or impact operations of any department/occupant.
8. Due to limited availability, tabling locations may be reserved for a maximum of three (3) consecutive calendar days.
9. Sale of goods for any purpose other than approved philanthropic purposes is strictly prohibited. Student organizations must receive prior permission from the office of Student Engagement and Hill Student Center Events Team prior to any tabling reservation involving philanthropy fundraising.

Hill Student Center allows for short-term and long-term placement of sandwich boards (A-frame) and retractable banners with the prior approval from the Hill Student Center Events Team.

1. Occupants are limited to one (1) retractable banner and one (1) sandwich board at any given time. This includes multiple floors and interior/exterior of facility.
2. Retractable banners and sandwich boards may only be used to promote a specific event, program, or service offered within Hill Student Center. Advertisement or promotion of nonaffiliated or private entities is prohibited.
3. Any approved retractable banners and sandwich boards must remain within the close proximity of the department, office, or service being advertised.
4. Retractable banners and sandwich boards must not impede traffic flow in any way, block interior/exterior egress or impede ability of guests needing access to wayfinding.
5. All retractable banners and sandwich boards remain the sole responsibility of the advertised department or organization. Hill Student Center is not liable for any loss or damage.

1. Under AL HB498, Hill Student Center supports expressive activity and the right to assemble, speak and distribute literature in outdoor areas while space has been reserved by a student organization or University department. Unauthorized advertisements distributed/posted outside of designated areas will be discarded (e.g. inside bathroom stalls). Identified individuals/departments/organizations may be subject to disciplinary action.
2. Table toppers are not permitted within any Hill Student Center dining or common area.
3. Chalking may not include inappropriate language or images and must be on uncovered sidewalks. Chalking is not permitted on the building or walls of the outdoor amphitheater.
4. Yard signs advertising/promoting a University program, event or service may be placed on Hill Student Center property no earlier than two (2) weeks prior to the event. Non-affiliated yard signs will be removed and discarded. Yard signs must be removed following the two-week time period.
5. Window painting of any interior or exterior is strictly prohibited without prior approval of the Hill Student Center Events Team.