Ferris State University
Contact:

SAGC
Prakken 101
420 Oak Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-3828

Mascot Policies and Fees

Fees:

The Bulldog is available to appear at your event for a nominal fee. The fees help offset some of the expenses of the program such as:

  • Scholarship funds for students and mascot.
  • Upkeep and maintenance of the mascot's uniform.
  • Camps and development workshops that our mascot attends to improve our program.

Note: All appearances are minimum one hour.

Commercial/Company Appearances
$150 per hour

Community Groups (examples: birthday parties, parades, celebrity appearances) $50 per hour

Non-profit Groups
$50 per hour

Campus Groups (departments and RSOs)
$50 per hour

Alumni Groups (examples: weddings, reunions, golf outings)
$100 per hour

**If the appearance is away from the Big Rapids area transportation expenses must be paid.

Policies:

    • Mascot appearances are available upon request (with a minimum 2-week notice).
    • The Ferris State University Department of Athletics and the Student Alumni Gold Club reserves the right to refuse any appearance.
    • All requests for specific appearances will be left to the discretion of the Student Alumni Gold Club and the Athletics Department.
    • Because of the time demands on the Bulldog, we cannot guarantee that each requested appearance will be fulfilled and priority will be given to athletic and campus department appearances.
    • Appearances cannot last more than 2 hours.
    • All appearance requests must be submitted using the online form a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the date of the appearance.
    • Your group must provide the name of your contact person with a telephone number where they can be reached the day of the event.
    • For events out of town, you must provide an area for the mascot to change into costume.
    • The Bulldog does not talk. No exceptions.
    • The Bulldog will be escorted by a member of the Student Alumni Gold Club at all times.
  • If the mascot must travel outside the Big Rapids area, a transportation fee will be charged.**

    Bulldog Mascot Reservation Form

    Please note there is a fee for appearances.

    This request is for a:

    Campus Department
    Registered Student Organization
    Alumni Event
    Community Organization
    Company
    Other:  

      
    Contact name:
    Contact email:
    Contact phone:
    Date of your event:
    Title of your event:
    Time you want the mascot to appear:
    End time:
    Location of your event:
    What activity will the mascot be doing:

    How many will be in attendance?