What is a Central Pool Classroom?
The Central Pool Classroom (CPC) system comprises approximately 165 classrooms in 29 buildings throughout Penn’s campus. The CPCs are primarily used for undergraduate and graduate classes, although a large number of events, student activities, conferences, and community groups also use the facilities. The Office of the University Registrar (OUR) has priority over CPCs, and Special Event bookings through Space and Events Management (ULSE) cannot be processed until OUR has completed assigning classrooms for classes.
Important CPC Dates for Special Events
May 19th – July 30th, 2025
Summer ’25 CPC Reservations reservations are available with a 10-business day processing timeframe.
August, 2025
For CPC special events, please reach out to Andrea Krapevka, Events Manager to inquire about an exceptions process.
Fall 2025
We are not accepting Fall ’25 CPC Special Event requests at this time.
For CPC special events, please reach out to Andrea Krapevka, Events Manager to inquire about an exceptions process.
No special events are permitted to reserve CPC spaces.
We are not accepting Fall '25 CPC Special Event requests at this time.
Spring '25 CPC Reservations open with a 10-business day processing timeframe.
CPC spaces can be reserved for Spring '25 Special Events.
For CPC special events, please reach out to Andrea Krapevka, Events Manager to inquire about an exceptions process.
Summer '25 CPC Reservations reservations open with a 10-business day processing timeframe.
CPC spaces can be reserved for Summer 2025 Special Events
We are not accepting Fall '25 CPC Special Event requests at this time.
Fall '25 CPC Reservations open with a 10-business day processing timeframe.
CPC spaces can be reserved for Fall '25 Special Events.
Summer '25 CPC Reservations reservations are available with a 10-business day processing timeframe.
For CPC special events, please reach out to Andrea Krapevka, Events Manager to inquire about an exceptions process.
We are not accepting Fall '25 CPC Special Event requests at this time.
We will resume collecting Fall 2025 CPC special event reservation requests once the Fall 2025 semester begins, please check back for more information and updates. We will not be able to start executing Fall 2025 special events in Central Pool Classrooms until the Office of Registrar has finalized the Fall 2025 academic schedule and there is accurate room availability.
For more information or with questions please call ULSE at (215) 898-5552.
Special Event or Academic Event
Please review the information below to determine if a CPC is an appropriate space for your event, and if your event qualifies as a special event.
Special Events
Special events, such as student-sponsored events, one-time special events, conferences, and events sponsored by non-University groups, can be booked through University Life, Space and Events Management.
Qualities of a Special Event:
- You are part of an Office of Student Affairs Registered Student Organization looking to reserve a classroom space for an event or a general body meeting.
- Your event takes place on the weekend or beyond standard business hours.
- Your event is hosting guests from outside the Penn community, non-PennCard holding guests.
- Your event is a conference featuring high-profile speaker(s).
- Your event needs additional AV services beyond the classroom capabilities.
Academic Events
Academic events are processed by the Office of University Registrar and should be requested through the Academic Event Scheduling Portal.
Qualities of an Academic Event:
- A review session
- A reservation for a Midterm Exam
- A University lecturer presenting to the Penn Community
- Other course related events
This is not an exhaustive list of event types, if you have questions about academic events, please contact the Office of the University Registrar at ourscheduling@registrar.upenn.edu.
These are not exhaustive list of event types, if you have questions, please contact our office at 215-898-5552.
Important Factors to Consider When Reserving a CPC for a Special Event
- Penn Affiliation: ULSE is unable to offer space to individual students and individual faculty members. The event must be endorsed, supported and funded by a Registered Student Organization or a Penn Department. A budget code will need to be supplied during the application process.
- Fees: There are fees associated with special events such as room rental, potential need for a guard, etc. Please anticipate a budget for your event before applying for a Special Event in a CPC.
- Event Policies: The Office of Registrar and Space and Events Management do not follow the same policies and procedures. Visit the Policies page for ULSE policies.
- Building Policies: Each CPC building has its own administrative team and set of building guidelines and restrictions. ULSE reserves a select few classroom spaces in these buildings but does not manage the buildings. ULSE follows advisement from each building administration team and all building policies must be followed by the event organizers and guests.
- Food: There is NO food or drink allowed in classroom spaces.
- Priority/Room Placement: Academic classes take priority in classroom spaces. Availability in the building or room of your preference may not be available on the date or time you’ve requested. An Event Coordinator will match your event to the most appropriate room based on your event needs.
- Irregular Hours: Events that takes place beyond the hours of operation of the CPC building will need a guard to open/unlock the doors for the event as well as additional housekeeping.
- Housekeeping fee of $53.88/hr with a 2-hour minimum, at the cost of the event organizer.
- Allied Guard fee of $33.75 per hour, at a 4-hour minimum. This charge will also be applied to events with a large amount of non-PennCard holding guests. Without a PennCard, guests cannot access University buildings during or after building business hours.
Additional Resources
- View more information about Central Pool Classroom profiles.
- View Local Support contact information for Central Pool Classrooms.
CPC Reservation Request Form
Apply here for events requesting a Central Pool Classroom special event reservation on dates 2/2/25 thru 4/30/25. Be mindful we cannot accommodate event requests less than 10 business days before the date of the event. We are not accepting reservation requests for dates beyond 4/30/25 at this time.
Your inquiry will be matched with a classroom that best suits your event needs. Building and room preferences will be taken into consideration but cannot be guaranteed.