Campus Outreach + Posting
Everything you need to know about flyers, information tables, and on-campus vending!
Whether you're a student club, campus organization, or outside vendor, this guide covers everything you need to know about promoting events, hosting information tables, and selling on campus. Select a category below to jump to the relevant section.
Flyers + Posters
Student clubs, departments, and approved campus organizations may post flyers and posters in designated areas across campus. All posted materials must follow the guidelines below.
Materials Must be Brought to the Office of College Life for Posting.
Submit your flyer to the Office of College Life in person or by email to CollegeLife@fhda.edu.De Anza College Posting Guidelines
Poster/Flyer Content
- All postings must include the sponsoring organization or individual's name and contact information.
- Only events officially sponsored by De Anza College may use the name "De Anza College." Events merely held on campus may include the campus address only.
Posting Process
- Bring all materials to the Office of College Life (OCL) for posting.
- A maximum of nine (9) copies will be posted for up to one (1) month
- Posters/flyers must be no larger than a maximum size of 8.5"x11" (US Letter size
paper) or 210 mm x 297 mm (A4 size paper)
- Posters/Flyers will be placed in available posting areas
- Materials will be posted at least one week before your event, and no earlier than one month prior
- Posting occurs weekly (excluding quarter breaks and summer sessions).
- Postings will stay up for no more than one month
*Costs for cleanup or property damage caused by improper posting may be charged to the responsible party.
Posting Guidelines and Regulations are subject to change. For more information, please contact the Office of College Life (OCL) at collegelife@fhda.edu or 408-864-8756.
See the for full guidelines and regulations on posting.
De Anza College Posting Policy
Tabling for Campus Organizations
Student organizations, clubs, and campus departments may reserve an information table to share resources, promote events, or conduct outreach — at no cost to registered student organizations.
Who can reserve a table
- Registered De Anza student clubs and organizations
- Campus departments and academic programs
- Community non-profit organizations (with prior approval)
Available Locations
- Registered De Anza student clubs and organizations
- Campus departments and academic programs
- Community non-profit organizations (with prior approval)
Dining room Reservations
- Complete a Meeting Room and Information Space Request Form and then upload it to the Event Space Request.
- All space requests must be completed 7 working days in advance.
Main Quad Reservations
- Student Organizations (Clubs, DASG, ICC), please complete a Special Event Facility Request Form to request space, tables, chairs, and canopies in the Main Quad. You will upload an Event Request and submit it via this form; any questions please ask the Office of College Life or ICC Advisor.
- Divisions, Departments, and Other On-Campus Organizations, please contact Chris Winn, Campus Facilities Rental Coordinator, directly to request space, tables, chairs, and canopies in the Main Quad.
Click Here for the Information Table and Space Locations
For community members and vendors selling merchandise or services, please see the Selling & Vending section below.
Tabling and Vending for Non-Campus Organizations
Vendor spaces are available on a first come, first served basis Monday to Thursdays, 7:00AM - 9:00PM. Vending is not available on finals weeks and holidays.
Sales take place in two locations on De Anza College campus:
| Campus Center Main Dining Room | Main Quad |
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Please note:
- Total selling area is 10′ × 10′ for all vendors — you must stay within your assigned space.
- You may bring additional tables to display merchandise, but must stay within your assigned 10′ × 10′ space.
- All displays must be removed at the end of each day.
Space Rental Fees
| Organization Type | Examples | Fee/Day |
| On-Campus Groups | DASG, Recognized Clubs, Campus Departments, academic programs | Free*, See details |
| Merchandise vendors | Accessories, Books, Clothing, Jewlery, Decor | $50 per space |
| Client/Service/Marketing | Phone, internet, banking insurance, legal, marketing, memberships | $100 per space |
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees are per space, per day (Monday–Thursday).
- Payment by Check or Money Order payable to "De Anza College Life" only.
- No refunds
- A $25.00 fee will be charged for every returned check.
Space Reservations for Non-Campus Organizations
1. Complete the application.
- Fill out the De Anza Vendor Space Rental Application.
2. Wait for our response.
- We will email you regarding space availability and your rental fee. Please allow up to 3 business days for a reply.
3. Submit payment.
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Send or bring a Check or Money Order made payable to "De Anza College Life". Applications without payment will not be processed.
4. Receive your confirmation.
- We will email your confirmation once payment is processed. Applications are fulfilled in the order received.
Unloading & Parking
- Where to Unload
- Unload at the Hinson Campus Center (HCC) or the Main Quad. Campus Center upper-level vendors use the Campus Center Patio entrance.
- You have 20 minutes to load/unload. Failure to move your vehicle will result in a $45.00 municipal citation.
- Parking
- No parking permit required for the 2026 academic year. After unloading, park in any student parking space.
Rules & Prohibited Items
All vendors must comply with the following policies. Failure to comply results in suspension from vending at De Anza for one full academic year.
General Conduct & Display Rules
- Selling and solicitation restricted to your assigned 10′ × 10′ space only.
- Booths must be professionally set up — no visible packing boxes.
- All displays must be fully removed at end of each selling day.
- Exchange/Return policy must be clearly posted. Receipts with a contact number must be provided.
- Music may only be played if music is the product being sold.
- The college does not supply power to vendors.
- Items already sold at De Anza (textbooks, college merchandise, food, beverages) are not permitted.
- Exclusive vending is not guaranteed — multiple vendors may sell similar items.
- All financial transactions are solely between the vendor and the customer. De Anza College assumes no responsibility.
Prohibited Activities
Vendors are prohibited from engaging in any activity involving body puncturing, including piercing (ears, nose, tongue, or any body part), tattooing, or any act that breaks the skin.
No alcoholic beverages or illegal substances are permitted anywhere on campus.
Prohibited items for sale
Do not sell, market, advertise, give away, or possess:
pets, illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia, tobacco or vaping products, medicines, nutritional supplements, alcohol, food and beverages, pornographic materials, intimate apparel, credit card applications, polystyrene foam ware, candy, stolen property, poppers, fireworks, pepper spray, firearms or weapons, knives or switchblades, and any materials that promote or encourage discrimination.
Copyright & Trademark Policy
Do not sell counterfeit/knockoff items or pirated intellectual or artistic property. You may not sell any trademarked, copyrighted, or trade-named goods without a valid license. De Anza College reserves the right to determine restricted or offensive merchandise.
Seller's Permit Requirements
| Permit Required for Merchandise |
| New items for resale, handcrafted items, plants purchased for resale, collectibles, or used items purchased specifically for resale. |
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)
Apply for a Seller's Permit online at www.cdtfa.ca.gov
Local San Jose Field Office
250 S Second St, San Jose, CA 95113-2706
Email: SanJoseInquiries@cdtfa.ca.gov | Phone: (408) 277-1231 | Fax: (408) 277-1513
Questions?
For all questions please contact the Office of College Life at collegelife@fhda.edu.