Entertainment Agreement Guide

Type of Performance

VIRTUAL

IN-PERSON

Anchor Destination

Standardized Entertainment Agreement Templates

Elements of the Agreement

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

Elements of Template
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 a contract request for review. 

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

Recognized student organizations for photography or event videography services.

Non-PO Invoice 

Submit a contract request for review. 

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 a contract request for review. 

Entertainer's External Agreement (not a university template)

External entertainment agreements over $10,000 are permitted. 

University templates are preferred.

Non-PO Invoice

Submit a contract request for review