Student Vendors

Middlebury College gives approval for selected student entrepreneurial activities to function on campus. These student-run businesses – Student Vendors  – involve the sale of a product or service solely for students at Middlebury College.

The College may, at its discretion, permit the establishment of student-run businesses on campus.  Regulations and permitting of these businesses will be established by the College administration.  A failure to abide by these regulations or to receive approval for a business in advance of its operation may result in College disciplinary action. 

Middlebury College is not responsible in any part for the functions, sales, taxes, or operations of student businesses.

1. Permission for Student Vendors will be granted only to current students. Permission is granted through the Office of the Controller.
   
2. Student Vendors must negotiate a contract with the College that would describe the services that will be provided, the points of impact that may require College staff assistance, and a confirmation that all appropriate insurance, licensing and compensation provisions have been established.
   
3. Contract terms are required to be renegotiated annually.
   
4. Contracts may be canceled by the College at any time should the College determine that the contract provisions have been violated.
    
5. Once a Student Vendor has been approved, it will be allowed to function within the confines of the Middlebury College and must abide by all College rules and regulations – as well as the stipulations detailed in its contract with the College.
    
6. When the sale of a product or service involves setup, table, or booth, permission for the setup is granted by the Center for Campus Activities and Leadership (CCAL). If the requested sale site involves another department, then the director of that department must also provide permission for the sales to occur there (e.g., the director of athletics must also approve requests for sales at football games and other athletic events). The director of CCAL or designate and the supervisor of the sale site will decide whether or not one or more activities may occur simultaneously at the same location.
    
7. Student Vendors are required to pay for all College services that are requested. These charges include but are not limited to: the collection and distribution of keys, the loss of a key and the re-coring of locks, delivery and set up of tables, etc. It is the responsibility of the student business to request information about potential costs of services before services are requested. Failure to request information about a potential cost will not absolve the Student Vendor from being responsible for the fee.
    
8. Damage to College property is the responsibility of the student business. The student or students named in the contract will be billed. Damage to property may result in the cancelation of the student business contract.