Outside public spaces
Media have full access to open, public areas across campus. This means they can approach people, film and photograph at these locations without prior approval.
Media have full access to open, public areas across campus. This means they can approach people, film and photograph at these locations without prior approval.
Media can access lobbies, hallways and office foyers during open building hours, but they cannot enter actual offices without being invited.
Media can access lobbies and hallways during open building hours but they cannot enter classrooms without permission from the instructor/professor.
Media can access lobby areas of dining halls and the dining areas by calling 517-884-0660 or by purchasing a meal.
There is a distinction between public space (lobbies) and private space (restricted living wings). Media can access the public space of residence halls during open building hours and talk to/interview sources. Media cannot access the restricted living wings of residence halls unless they are invited by someone who lives there. If they are invited, they can enter that person’s room for an interview.
Anyone intending to film inside the MSU Libraries, including media outlets, must complete a permission to film and/or photograph form ahead of time and must adhere to university and MSU Libraries policies. Patrons may not be filmed or photographed without written permission.