• May be defined as joint participation, with an off campus entity, in the planning, implementation and/or financing of events and programs. Registered student organizations may co-sponsor campus events with outside organizations, as outlined in this policy and in compliance with other University policies and procedures.
• Programs or events intended for the purpose of profit-making by corporate co-sponsors will not be permitted.
• The campus sponsoring organization must assume complete responsibility for the program, including the nature of the event, planning and implementation of the event, maintenance of facilities, legal liabilities, and financial liabilities.
• No alcohol or tobacco products may be contributed or advertised.
• Outside entities may co-sponsor campus events via monetary contributions or provision of products/services necessary for the success of the planned event. Such contributions will be viewed as donations to the campus sponsor and will incur no reciprocal obligations other than those agreed upon by that organization and approved by the University. All profits realized from any co-sponsored event must be directed to the campus sponsoring organization or the charitable organization designated by the campus sponsor.

Student Organization Co-Sponsorship

• Any two or more registered student organizations may co-sponsor events. As co-sponsors, they are jointly responsible for the planning, implementation, and/or financing of programs and events.
• Events co-sponsored by student organizations should be intended primarily for the benefit of the campus community. When completing a Space Request Form for a co-sponsorship program, the names of all event representatives must appear on the Reservation Form as applicants.

Sponsored Events

• A sponsored event is any event being organized by, performed by, or held under the auspices of a non-GW organization.
• An event that is being held for an audience that is less than 75% GW community members.
• An event that has an admission or registration fee.

Misrepresentation or Fronting

Individual students and/or employees of the University may not reserve space for personal or commercial purposes. Additionally, student organizations may not act as agents for University departments, off-campus persons or organizations in order to receive student rates for the space. University departments may not act as agents for off-campus vendors or organizations to receive department rates for the space. Sponsoring organizations who reserve space for the purpose of allowing off-campus vendors or organizations to advertise or sell items will be held responsible for misrepresenting themselves and their organizations.