Political activity on campus
Colleges and universities are natural places for political discourse and activity. As such, there are laws, rules, and regulations that provide guidance parameters to colleges about what they can and cannot do on campus during elections. The Higher Education Act, Internal Revenue Service, and Federal Election Commission all have guidelines directing institutions of higher education on what they must do and what activities institutions may or may not engage in while maintaining their non-profit 501 (c)(3) status.