Market Wednesday

RSOs can participate in Market Wednesday by reserving a table to promote their events, recruit new members, or just show off their group. All RSO tables are on the South Side of Moore Auditorium (facing Legacy Walk and HCB) and down Legacy Walk to the Integration Statue.

Table reservations can be made online with a Nole Central login here weekly from noon on Thursday until noon on Tuesday before each Market Wednesday. Once registered, check-in and set-up will begin at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

The following policies must be followed when tabling:

• Check-in begins at 10 a.m. Someone must be at your table no later than 10:30 a.m. or your table may be reassigned to other organizations on the waiting list. During the event, someone must be at your table at all times.
• You must have your table reservation confirmation email AND FSU ID upon check-in. You can print the confirmation or show it on your smartphone.
• Each student may check-in for only ONE RSO.
• Each RSO may only reserve ONE table.
• Reservations must be made online EACH WEEK. Reservations do not roll over each week.
• If no more tables are available online, your organization will be placed on a waiting list. Waiting list organizations will be given tables that have been unclaimed after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Organizations on the waiting list must be present at 10:30 a.m. at the check-in table and on the waiting list in order to be assigned a redistributed table.
• To cancel a table registration, you must email ea@fsu.edu PRIOR to that Wednesday.
• If your organization registers for a table and does not show up for Market Wednesday, your table will be given to another organization on the waiting list.
• All materials/set-up must fit within your organization’s table space. You may not interfere with another area.
• The University Posting Policy (http://posting.fsu.edu) must be followed at all times. This means no posters/banners/flyers can be taped to painted surfaces or brick walls, absolutely no balloons can be used outside, and all chalking must be in the pre-approved areas.
• Tables and chairs CANNOT be moved for any reason.
• If your organization is planning to do a bake sale, a Food Permit MUST be completed at union.fsu.edu/ces/eventplanning at least 10 days in advance, and receive approval.
• If your organization wants to perform during Sound Hour, you must email Engagement Ambassadors at ea@fsu.edu and get approval in addition to registering for a table.
• Any violations of these policies may result in the loss of tabling privileges at Market Wednesday.

RSOs can also fundraise during Market Wednesday. If your group would like to do a bake sale, all you need to do is complete a food permit with Environmental Health and Safety (https://safety.fsu.edu/sections/foodeventapproval.php) and table with the other RSOs. If your organization would like to sell any items other than food, you must register to table with the vendors at Market Wednesday.

If your RSO is partnering with a local business to offer coupons, discounts, or other promotions, different policies may apply. Please contact the Office of Student Organizations and Involvement at 850-644-6673 before entering any agreements with off-campus entities.

*PLEASE NOTE THE NEW SOUND HOUR PROCESS*

In an attempt to ensure that Market Wednesday is as inclusive and diverse as possible, we are now allowing student groups to request 30 minute time slots for the hour. Times available for reservation are now Noon - 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.

In addition, Engagement Ambassadors has now reserved a DJ for every Market Wednesday. This means that you will no longer need to book a DJ for your organization to use. This allows you to host a performance, specific music, or other activity without worrying about the cost.

Please email ea@fsu.edu to submit a request to sponsor Sound Hour.

Your reservation is not confirmed until you receive an email approval. Sound Hour reservations will be handled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

All cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. If canceled after the 24 hour deadline (Tuesdays at 12 p.m.), your sound hour reservation privileges may be revoked.

Announcements During Sound Hour:

If you simply want to make an announcement during the Sound Hour, please come up to the Engagement Ambassadors table the Wednesday that you want your announcement to be made. We will feature announcements during the first five minutes of each time slot. Only the first five organizations will be allowed to have their announcements heard.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email ea@fsu.edu.

Fall/Spring Rates: $85 (that includes tax) for a spot on Legacy Walk. 1-2 tables /chairs provided. Students receive a 50% discount.

Summer Rates: $45 (that includes tax) for a spot-on Legacy Walk. 1-2 tables /chairs provided. Students receive a 50% discount.

• Items that require a special state license (i.e. pets, haircuts, etc.)
• Items that violate U.S. Copyright or Patent laws (i.e. Clothing, Purses, Copied CD’s, DVD’s, etc.)
• Drug or smoking paraphernalia, illicit pornographic or illegal items
• Items bearing FSU, its symbols or logo, etc.
• Telephone services (i.e. cell phones, long distance services, pagers, etc.)
• Items that are already sold on campus (i.e. food & beverages, energy drinks, textbooks, computers, etc)

Parking is very limited. You may park at the top floor of the Woodward garage for a fee. St. Thomas Moore church parking lot for a $5 fee per day, or you can purchase a parking permit from FSU Parking Services, which are sold by the Office of Student Financial Services, University Center Building A-1500. THE STUDENT UNION WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PARKING TICKETS YOU RECEIVE. Loading and unloading is permitted in the Mendenhall lot located across from the Woodward garage.