3.8.2 Commercial Use of Images

Policy Statement

Any external agency wanting to use photography of the campus in any commercial manner (i.e., existing photos owned by the College, or a person wishing to use their own photos for commercial purposes) must sign the License to Take or Use Photographs of College of Charleston Property for Commercial Purposes. For information, contact the Office of Institutional Events or the Division of Marketing and Communications.
Requests for commercial use of campus photography that requires location scouting, setup or other management must submit the request, in writing, to the director of event marketing.

Policy Manager and Responsible Department or Office

Director of Institutional Events, Office of Institutional events; and Executive Director, Division of Marketing and Communications

Departments/Offices Affected by the Policy

All departments/offices.

Policy

To protect the College of Charleston from misuse or misrepresentation of our campus, students and personnel.

Procedures Related to the Policy

Anyone wishing to use the College of Charleston campus as a location for commercial film, documentaries, TV or photography must review campus film guidelines and must sign a written campus location agreement prior to permission being granted. For film guidelines and related fees, contact the director of institutional events. 

Related Policies, Documents or Forms

College of Charleston Brand Manual and Visual Identity and Style Guide,

License to Take or Use Photographs of College of Charleston Property for Commercial Purposes

3.8.2 Commercial Use of Images PDF

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Revision Log

Issue Date: 7/1/09

Date of Policy Revision: 3/3/16

Next Review Date: 3/3/21

Web Publication Date: 1/13/2026