Bag Policy and Prohibited Items | University of Portland

Bag Policy and Prohibited Items

Bag Policy

Backpacks, duffel bags or bags larger than 12" x 12" x 6" are prohibited. 

Be prepared for inspection as you enter the Chiles Center, Merlo Field and Etzel Stadium. The inspection will include the use of metal detectors. Please remove everything from your pockets and have all zippers and pouches on bags open and ready for inspection. Should you bring a bag, it will be searched and may slow down your entry time.

While we will do everything to be as quick and efficient as possible, we encourage guests to please arrive well in advance of the scheduled event start time in order to allow ample time to enter the facility.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to create a safe environment.

Prohibited Items

The following items will NOT be permitted:

Weapons (including concealed)

  • guns, knives, handcuffs, chains
  • explosives including fireworks or flares 
  • mace or pepper spray
  • bats and clubs 

Food and Beverage

  • food purchased outside the venue 
  • unsealed plastic bottles which contains liquid 
  • glass containers 
  • thermoses, coolers, ice chests 

Banned Substances

  • alcohol
  • marijuana and/or paraphernalia 
  • vapor smoking devices
  • cigarettes
  • illegal substances of any kind

Miscellaneous

  • backpacks, duffel bags or bags larger than 12" x 12" x 6"
  • horns, whistles, and vuvuzelas
  • balloons
  • confetti 
  • bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, scooters
  • strollers
  • animals (except services animals)
  • banners, signs, flags, sticks, poles
  • aerosol cans
  • matches, lighters, or other igniters 
  • selfie sticks
  • Frisbees and beach balls 
  • laser pointers
  • umbrellas
  • any other material deemed objectionable