Penn Departments and Centers are given the opportunity to reserve rooms and spaces within Houston Hall, Irvine Auditorium, The ARCH, College Green, Penn Commons, and Central Pool Classrooms through Space & Events.
Follow the link below to learn more about reserving space within the ULSE portfolio.
Priority Information
In our effort to remain student-serving, Space & Events prioritizes our Registered Student Organizations for use of our spaces. Penn Department, School, and Center meetings and events are processed after student events are processed.
Follow the link below to learn more about the events processing timeline for upcoming semesters.
Please follow the link below to request a reservation for the spaces in ULSE’s portfolio. Our reservation capabilities are vast, ranging from advertising tables to board meetings and social gatherings. Our portfolio includes 5 building venues as well as 2 outdoor spaces for use by the Penn Community. These venues include over 50 spaces across campus. You can learn more about our spaces using the Explore Our Spaces button below.
Penn Reservation Checklist
- Identify your Penn group (Student, University, or Faculty/Staff).
- Your event coordinator will contact you approximately two weeks before your event date to discuss all your event needs.
- Familiarize yourself with the policies below.
Penn Eligibility & Scheduling
The University gives special scheduling preferences to certain groups:
- High Holiday Services: Irvine Auditorium for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur .
- Music Department: Irvine Auditorium Main Hall and Amado Recital Hall.
- SPEC and NEC: Irvine Auditorium Main Hall reserved for three dates each semester for the Social Planning and Events Committee (SPEC), The NEC has priority to host one Student Government Information Session in Claudia Cohen G17, and one GET OUT the Vote event in the Houston Hall Flags each semester).
- Performing Arts Council: Iron Gate Theatre and the Houston Hall Auditorium for performances. Rehearsal priorities for the Iron Gate Theatre stage and rehearsal room, the Platt Rehearsal Hall, and the Emily Sachs Dance Gallery in Irvine Auditorium.
- Traditional University Events: New Student Orientation, New Student Convocation, Family Weekend, Homecoming, Baccalaureate, Ivy Day, Alumni Weekend, and various graduations