Can the University or University-affiliated groups advocate on behalf of a particular candidate or political party?
The University may not advocate the election or defeat of a particular candidate or political party or promote or encourage such advocacy by members of the audience at an event. Although student groups may engage in partisan activity, those groups must make it clear both in their written materials and at their events that their members speak as individuals and not for or on behalf of the University. Can University resources be used in support of a candidate, political party, or political action committee? The University’s mailing lists, communications infrastructure (including the University website), photocopying equipment, and other University services, resources or funds may not be used in support of any candidate, political party, or political action committee. No person or group may use Washington University’s name, letterhead, logo, or seal for those purposes or to solicit funds for or otherwise support or oppose any such campaign or cause. Can University students participate in
