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Clear Bag Policy
Guests and graduates gather outside the Aims Welcome Center for the Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony

The Clear Bag Policy for Events at Aims

Know before you go

A clear bag policy may be in effect for events at Aims.

  • For events hosted by Aims: Check the event posting on our events calendar.
  • For events hosted by third parties: Check the third-party website to see if a clear bag policy applies.

Aims Community College values providing a safe environment for our students, employees and guests. To ensure efficient entry into facilities, Aims implements a policy limiting the types and dimensions of bags permitted into event venues.

Exclusions to this policy will be made for medically necessary items after a thorough inspection. If you need to request accommodations due to a disability, please contact Disability Access Services (DAS) at (970) 339-6565.

Please make sure your bag meets our clear bag policy guidelines, which are listed below. If a bag does not meet these guidelines, Aims Campus Safety and Security will ask you to return it to your vehicle. You cannot leave your personal belongings at the doors or with staff. 

To expedite entry into events, all guests are encouraged to not bring bags of any type.

Clear Bag and Personal Item Requirements

A graphic image showing visual examples of permitted bags at events, with dimensions.

Guests are allowed one (1) large clear bag plus one (1) small personal item as described below.

Clear bag requirements

  • Either one (1) clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag that does not exceed 12" W x 12" H x 6" D, OR
  • One (1) one-gallon clear plastic bag (Ziploc or similar)

Personal item requirements

  • One (1) personal item, such as a small clutch or wallet not exceeding 4.5" x 6.5" in size

Prohibited Bags and Other Important Information

Examples of non-permitted bags, including purses larger than a small clutch, backpacks, and briefcases and computer bags
  1. Subject to search - All permitted bags, jackets and guests are subject to search upon entering the Welcome Center.
  2. Prohibited bags - Bags that are not allowed include but are not limited to:
    1. Purses larger than a small clutch bag
    2. Briefcases
    3. Backpacks
    4. Computer bags
    5. Any other type of bag larger than the permissible size.
  3. Medically necessary and diaper bag exceptions
    1. Medically necessary items that don't fit into a personal item clutch bag
    2. Diaper bags that are 14" x 14" x 8" or smaller; must be accompanied by a child
  4. No personal item holds or storage - Aims Community College will not hold items for guests, and there are no check-in areas or lockers available at any event location.
  5. Not responsible for lost or stolen items - Aims Community College is not responsible for lost or stolen items at any events.

Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited at Aims events unless specified by Event Management. Any changes to this list are at the discretion of Aims Event Management.

  • Animals (service animals permitted)
  • Audio/video recording devices, including cameras, camera accessories and lenses exceeding four (4) inches
  • Bags exceeding the sizes listed in the clear bag policy above
  • Drones or other unmanned aerial devices/vehicles
  • Noise makers of any kind
  • Weapons, e.g., pepper spray and other aerosols, key rings/keychains for self-defense, stun guns, any concealed weapons, firearms, etc. and any ammunition or accessories for weapons
  • Illegal drugs or substances, including any form of marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms
  • Outside food or drinks, including alcoholic beverages
  • Sealed bottles of water. Empty, clear water bottles under 32 oz. are permitted.
  • Glass bottles or cans
  • No signs larger than 11" x 17" unless otherwise specified by a special event
  • Large umbrellas, golf umbrellas or any umbrella with a pointed end
  • Laser pointers or pens
  • Selfie sticks
  • Skateboards, rollerblades, roller skates, roller shoes, etc.
  • Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, stickers, etc.
  • Any other devices that may potentially interfere with, harm, and/or distract any event or event participant, other guests, audio or audio/visual telecast or recording of the event, or any technology-related service provided by the venue, as determined by facility management
  • Other items, as determined by facility management

Aims Event Management reserves the right to handle each occurrence on a case-by-case basis.

Questions?

Contact Aims Event Management at (970) 339-6310 for event-specific information.