No sound, amplified or otherwise, should interfere with the University’s academic processes or any other previously scheduled events or campus activities.  To that end, use of Amplified Sound and Concert Sound, other than the Century Tower Carillon, is generally prohibited in academic areas Mondays through Fridays, unless approved by the appropriate Permitting Authority.  Any and all use of Amplified Sound and Concert Sound may be further limited by the University during specific days and times in accordance with the academic calendar (such as finals week). 

Outdoor noise levels must be at or below the Ambient Sound level threshold (50 to 75 decibels).  Sound amplification equipment (including external speakers) may be used outside without prior approval so long as such equipment does not produce sound exceeding the Ambient Sound threshold.  Any outdoor use of sound amplification equipment exceeding the Ambient Sound level threshold must have prior approval from the appropriate Permitting Authority.

Amplified Sound may be used during properly permitted Events at the following outdoor locations, days and times:
•    Reitz Union North Lawn and Amphitheatre: Mondays through Fridays 6pm to 10pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 10pm;
•    Turlington Plaza and Plaza of the Americas: Mondays through Fridays 6pm to 10pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 10pm; and
•    Flavet Field: Mondays through Thursdays 4pm to 10pm, Fridays 4pm – 11pm, Saturdays 9am – 11pm, and Sundays 9am to 10pm.

On weekdays when no University classes are being held (e.g., Federal and State holidays), Amplified Sound may be used at Events at the outdoor locations listed above starting at 9am, but any use of Amplified Sound must end in accordance with the restrictions found above. 

Concert Sound is prohibited from all areas of Campus, except:
•    Concert Sound is permitted at properly permitted Events on Flavet Field during the following times: Mondays through Thursdays 4pm to 10pm, Fridays 4pm – 11pm, Saturdays 9am – 11pm, and Sundays 9am to 10pm, and 
•    When approved by the appropriate Permitting Agent through the event and permit request process.