Berry College is reminding families and students to review its updated photography guidelines as prom and homecoming season brings a major increase in campus traffic.

According to Berry College, about 4,000 cars enter campus on peak Saturdays in late March, April, and early May, bringing an estimated 10,000 visitors. Most of those visitors head to the Ford buildings, creating traffic delays, limited parking, and longer walks.

The college said it is pleased to serve as the backdrop for special moments, but stressed that visitors should carefully review the new rules before arriving. Berry also says ambassadors will be on campus during heavy-traffic weekends to help maintain a positive experience.

Under the updated guidelines, Berry reminds visitors that it is a private institution, not a public park, and says students, faculty, and staff have priority access to outdoor areas around campus buildings. The school says visitors should not block walkways or entrances, should only park in designated areas, and should be prepared to walk.

The college also says glitter, balloons, and confetti are not allowed, and drones are prohibited anywhere on campus. Visitors are also asked not to climb on buildings, signs, trees, or other structures, and to avoid restricted areas on Mountain Campus, except for Possum Trot and Mirror/Swan Lakes.

Berry notes that the busiest times are typically Saturdays between noon and 6 p.m., especially around the Ford Buildings. The college encourages guests to consider other scenic campus locations such as Memory Lane, College Chapel, Barnwell Chapel, Kilpatrick Commons, and various fields and wooded areas. Berry also points visitors to off-campus Rome photo spots including the City Clocktower, Opera Alley, Broad Street, the Robert Redden Footbridge, and the Labyrinth of Rome.