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Seton Hall University

Flag Procedure, University Center

American Flag

  • The flag will be raised each morning and taken down each night during sunset. 
  • The flag will not be flown during nighttime hours, unless a light is shone directly on it, or during inclement weather. If it begins to precipitate after the flag has been raised, it should be taken down immediately. 
  • The flag will be stored in the Ticket Office/Student Resource Center while not flying. 
  • The flag should not touch the ground for any reason. 
  • If the flag becomes tattered and unsuitable to be flown, contact Public Safety to obtain a new one. At such time, please also contact the Assistant Coordinator of Operations for Bishop Dougherty University Center for disposal. 

SHU Flag

  • The flag will be raised each morning and taken down each night during sunset. 
  • The crescents on the flag will be raised with the points of the crescents facing toward the sky. 
  • The flag will be lowered for extended breaks from normal university operational hours. (i.e. Christmas Break) 
  • When the flag becomes tattered and unsuitable to be flown, please contact Public Safety to obtain a new one. At such time, please also contact the Coordinator of Operations for Bishop Dougherty University Center for disposal. 

Effective Date

February 9, 2009