Reservations for Summer/Fall 2024 semester are now open.
Spring 2025 Reservations open on October 14, 2024.
Please note: Space and Events adheres to the Temporary Standards and Procedures for Campus Events and Demonstrations set forth by Interim President Larry J. Jameson on June 6, 2024
Space and Events manages reservation for the following venues/spaces:
- Houston Hall
- Irvine Auditorium
- The ARCH
- College Green (Blanche Levy Park- Split Button, Love Sculpture, Sweeten Green, College Hall Green)
- Penn Commons
- and Central Pool Classrooms (Special Events).
The Space and Events (ULSE) portfolio contains a range of conference rooms, rehearsal spaces, banquet halls, and theaters to accommodate events of any nature. With in-house production and catering team options, along with the flexibility to bring in your favorite vendors, Space and Events gives you the best of Penn.
For additional on-campus space options and a list of approved equipment vendors, please visit the RESOURCE GUIDE.
Important Reservation Information for Space and Events
In our effort to remain student serving, Houston Hall has revised the uses of some spaces throughout the building. In order to prioritize student use and community-building, our public spaces, such as the Game Room (formerly known as Bistro) and the Reading Room, are considered “as is” while classes are in session.
Processing Period
- Considering the volume of applications Space and Events receives at the start of an application cycle, applications for each semester open the semester prior to allow for adequate processing time.
- During the processing period, we process requests based on the priority schedule below.
- After the processing period, events are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The Fall 2024 processing period ended on May 18th.
Priority of Application Processing:
Penn Traditions
Recognized Student Organizations
Student-Serving Departments
Departments & Penn Affiliated Events (Department, School, and Center meetings and events)
Please note: External reservations will not be scheduled during the academic year.