Naming Policies & Guidelines
The naming of a University System facility or street in honor of an individual, corporation, foundation, or organization is one of the highest distinctions that the Board of Regents can bestow. The act of naming publicly demonstrates the standards of the University System, and signifies lasting approval of the actions of the honoree.
Consistent with the magnitude of the honor, the Board of Regents has developed Policy 912, Names of Facilities or Streets. This policy applies to the naming of all physical facilities and streets on all property owned or leased by the University System of Georgia, including facilities constructed by affiliated organizations of the institutions.
The Board of Regents must approve all proposed namings of facilities or streets, whether to honor an individual, corporation, foundation, or organization or to memorialize a deceased individual. Additionally, all namings pursuant to this policy should be subject to periodic review to determine that the naming continues to be consistent with the interest of the institution as described in The Policy Manual.
The Board of Regents has charged each institution with developing guidelines for naming opportunities covered by Board of Regents policy at its campus. These guidelines are submitted to the Board of Regents for review. Current versions of each institution's guidelines are available to the right.