Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) upholds the freedoms of speech and expression guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution for all members of the college community. CFCC is a place where all ideas and opinions may be expressed freely. The right to free speech and expression does not include unlawful activity that endangers the safety or well-being of any member of the college community. Furthermore, it does not include any activity that interferes with the educational pursuit of its students or the mission of the college.

To provide a safe learning and work environment, and protect all students, employees, and visitors of the college, solicitation is prohibited and includes, but is not limited to, third-party unsolicited verbal or written communications by mail or email, circulars and/or petitions, handbills, leaflets, pamphlets, posters, flyers, or any literature and printed materials. Salespersons, solicitors and/or external agencies will not be allowed to solicit or distribute these materials or items on college-owned property, or premises, to students or employees unless it is a recognized nonprofit/charitable organization or has prior approval from the President of the college. In addition, salespersons, solicitors, and/or external agencies may not erect a fixed or temporary structure on CFCC campus property or premises unless approved by the CFCC President or designee. Solicitation for personal or financial benefit is prohibited by CFCC employees during designated working hours.

Employees and students wishing to fundraise on campus must obtain prior approval from the Institutional Advancement office, or the President of the college. It is suggested that no employee or student accept monetary gifts.

CFCC reserves the right to remove any individual or organization engaging in solicitation activities on campus without prior approval.