Noise

  1. Live bands may only play inside fraternity/sorority houses with special permission (see IFC Constitution).
  2. Music may not be heard outside of a fraternity/sorority house after 9pm, regardless of the day of the week.
  3. Music may be played inside a house, but may not be audible outside after 9pm.
  4. Indoor music may be played at a reasonable volume at all times.
  5. Serenades at fraternity/sorority houses and residence halls may not occur after 11pm.
  6. Basketball may not be played outside fraternity/sorority houses and residence halls after 10pm.
  7. On Olin Quad, the stage/band must be set up in the grass in front of the concrete bench.
  8. Amplification is not to interfere with classes in session.
  9. Music amplification, i.e. live band and DJ, will be allowed after 8pm, Monday-Thursday and after 3pm on Friday.
  10. Amplification is to end by 9pm, Sunday-Thursday and 10pm, Friday-Saturday.
  11. Sponsors of events will be given one warning to adjust their volume if a complaint is received. A second complaint will result with the event being shut down.
  12. Exceptions to this policy must be approved in writing by the Director of Student Activities. Exceptions will only be considered for all-campus special events such as Homecoming, Welcome Week, Spring Fling and Parents’ Weekends.