Entertainment Agreement Guide

Type of Performance

VIRTUAL

IN-PERSON

Anchor Destination

Standardized Entertainment Agreement Templates

Template

Acceptable Uses

Payment

University Signature

DJ Agreement (PDF) (revised 10/23)

DJ services.

Non-PO Invoice, regardless of cost

Financial Officers* up to $10,000 unless Central Procurement review is needed per Policy FNG02 (FO triggers this review).

Student Affairs Staff* Identified in the Current Delegation Memo have signature authority up to $10,000 unless Central Procurement review is needed per Policy FNG02 (Student Affairs triggers this review).

*Contract Signatory Training must be completed—email [email protected] with any questions.

Speaker Agreement (PDF) (revised 10/23)

Student Affairs and recognized student organization speakers $10,000 and under and beyond Student Affairs is preferred over the Guest Presenter Agreement.

Non-PO Invoice, regardless of cost

Financial Officers* up to $10,000 unless Central Procurement review is needed per Policy FNG02 (FO triggers this review).

Student Affairs Staff* Identified in the Current Delegation Memo have signature authority up to $10,000 unless Central Procurement review is needed per Policy FNG02 (Student Affairs triggers this review).

*Contract Signatory Training must be completed—email [email protected] with any questions.

Co-Curricular Instructor/Referee Agreement (PDF) (revised 10/23)

Choreographers, fitness instructors, intramural referees, or even competition judges for co-curricular events.

Non-PO Invoice, regardless of cost

Financial Officers* up to $10,000 unless Central Procurement review is needed per Policy FNG02 (FO triggers this review).

Student Affairs Staff* Identified in the Current Delegation Memo have signature authority up to $10,000 unless Central Procurement review is needed per Policy FNG02 (Student Affairs triggers this review).

*Contract Signatory Training must be completed—email [email protected] with any questions.

Stage, Sound, and Lighting Agreement (PDF) (revised 10/23)

Intended for Student Affairs and recognized student organizations to use for stage, sound, and lighting equipment and services supporting entertainment performances.

Purchase Order required for $10,000 or more*

*A Non-PO Invoice is required for Student Affairs regardless of cost.

Financial Officers* up to $10,000 unless Central Procurement review is needed per Policy FNG02 (FO triggers this review).

Student Affairs Staff* Identified in the Current Delegation Memo have signature authority up to $10,000 unless Central Procurement review is needed per Policy FNG02 (Student Affairs triggers this review).

*Contract Signatory Training must be completed—email [email protected] with any questions.

Master Entertainment Agreement (PDF) (revised 10/23)

Bands, musical performers, singers, comedians, caricaturists, balloon artists, hypnotists, chair massages, inflatables, carnival rides, photo booths, etc.

Used solely for the actual entertainment/performers and NOT for other purposes such as catering, decorations, or other entertainment-related services.

Non-PO Invoice, regardless of cost

Financial Officers* up to $10,000 unless Central Procurement review is needed per Policy FNG02 (FO triggers this review).

Student Affairs Staff* Identified in the Current Delegation Memo have signature authority up to $10,000 unless Central Procurement review is needed per Policy FNG02 (Student Affairs triggers this review).

*Contract Signatory Training must be completed—email [email protected] with any questions.

 

Other Entertainment-Related Agreement Guidance

Template Acceptable Uses Payment University Signature

Middle Agent Agreement (PDF) (revised 10/23)

Paying authorized middle agent fees for related performances.

Non-PO Invoice, regardless of cost

Submit the Procurement Contract Request Intake Form with the contract attached.

Student Organization Photography & Limited Event Videography Agreement (PDF) (revised 10/23)

Recognized student organizations for photography or event videography services.

Non-PO Invoice 

Submit the Procurement Contract Request Intake Form with the contract attached.

Vendor Promotion

Email [email protected] a summary of the proposed event/activity to request this template.

Recognized student organizations for authorized promotional opportunities for external vendors.  

Not applicable (usually results in incoming funds as this is typically for fundraising purposes). 

Submit the Procurement Contract Request Intake Form with the contract attached.

Entertainer's External Agreement (not a university template)

External entertainment agreements over $10,000 are permitted. 

University templates are preferred.

Non-PO Invoice

Submit the Procurement Contract Request Intake Form with the contract attached.