Amplified Sound Locations

Amplified sound is permitted on weekdays in eight areas on campus, with advance permission from Student Activities & Leadership Development (SALD). Between the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays, all organizations must use sound equipment owned or controlled by the university. SALD may limit the number or frequency of reservations for each organization to ensure reasonable access for all organizations to use amplified sound on weekdays.

The areas in which amplified sound may be used on weekdays are listed below. You may also download a map (PDF) of rally locations on campus.

• The West Mall Amplified Sound Area is the extreme east end of the West Mall, adjacent to the west steps of the Tower. Organizations may use amplified sound in this area from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• The Union Patio Amplified Sound Area is the flagstone area between the Texas Union and the Flawn Academic Center. Organizations may use amplified sound in this area from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• The East Bus Circle Amplified Sound Area is the grassy area south of the East Mall Fountain and east of Steindam Hall. Organizations may use amplified sound in this area from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• The East Mall Amplified Sound Area is the area bounded by the west side of Speedway Avenue, by the south end of Welch Hall, by the top of the steps at the east side of Inner Campus Drive, and by the north end of Waggener Hall. Permanent speakers will be installed in the planters in this area. This area may not be used until those speakers are installed. Thereafter, organizations may use amplified sound in this area from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• The Battle Oaks Amplified Sound Area is the area bounded by the north wall of Hogg Auditorium, by an extension drawn northward from the east wall of the Texas Union, by the south edge of the sidewalk on the south side of 24th Street, and by the west edge of the sidewalk on the west side of Inner campus Drive. Organizations may use amplified sound in this area from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• The Mustangs Amplified Sound Area is the area bounded by the sidewalk on the east side of San Jacinto Boulevard, by the west wall of the Texas Memorial Museum, and by the outer edge of the two stairways on either side of the lawn. Organizations may use amplified sound in this area from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• The San Jacinto Amplified Sound Area is the area bounded by the south wall of the Art Building, by the east edge of the sidewalk on the east side of San Jacinto Boulevard, by the north edge of the sidewalk on the north side of 23rd Street, and by the west edge of the sidewalk on the west side of Trinity Avenue. Organizations may use amplified sound in this area from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
• The LBJ Fountain Amplified Sound Area is the area bounded by the east edge of Robert Dedman Drive, by the first sidewalk north of the LBJ Fountain, by a line drawn tangent to the west side of the LBJ Fountain and parallel to Robert Dedman Drive, and by the base of the hill on the south side of the Fountain. Organizations may use amplified sound in this area from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

On evenings and weekends, organizations may use any outdoor location on campus for amplified sound, including the eight previously mentioned areas, with advance permission from SALD. Organizations can use their own sound equipment or they can rent equipment from the Student Organization Center (SSB 4.102A) for a nominal fee. If the event occurs on a Sunday-Thursday, the sound must be turned off by 1 a.m. the following day. If the event occurs on a Friday-Saturday, the sound must be turned off by 2 a.m. the following day.

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