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Southern Illinois University
1255 Lincoln Drive | Mailcode 4407
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
618-536-3351 | F: 618-453-1005
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Ready to reserve space in the Student Center? Great!
We’ve tried to make it easy to reserve one of our great spaces! If you have any questions, please connect with Student Center Event Services.
- STEP 1: REVIEW SPACE OPTIONS
- Click on the link below
- Add Filter of Location: Student Center
- STEP 2: REQUEST THE SPACE
- Email: studentcenterscheduling@siu.edu
- Phone: 618-536-6633
- In-Person: Visit us in the Student Center Administrative Office (2nd Floor) between 8am – 4:30pm weekdays.
- STEP 3: AWAIT APPROVAL
- STEP 4: CONFIRMATION
Before you request space, take a look at the EMS online calendar along with the room rates/capacities.
Not all events/meetings are listed, but it's a great starting point to see what rooms are available.
RATES:
RSO Rates & Capacities
On-Campus Department Rates & Capacities
*Rate sheets are for the 2024-2025 academic year. Customers may see rate changes starting July 1, 2025.
ONLINE REQUESTS: For the quickest response, consider requesting space online!
RSOs & University Departments:
For small events or re-occurring meetings, EMS online scheduling is the best scheduling option. Online scheduling of space must occur more than two (2) business days before the desired meeting or event date.
EMS Online Scheduling Instructions & Account Creation
**Major event space can’t be scheduled via EMS online scheduling. Major event space includes Ballrooms, Auditorium, Renaissance Room, International Lounge, and Old Main Room/Lounge.
**Confirmation of scheduled space is not immediate. It can take up to three (3) business days to process the request. Once processed, an Event Coordinator will send a confirmation or connect with you to discuss event details.
Off-Campus Organizations, University Departments, Major Event Space, or RSOs:
For larger events, events in major event spaces, or for anyone not sure where to start, complete the form below. It can take up to three - five (3-5) business days to process the request. Once processed, an Event Coordinator will connect with you to discuss event details.
Student Center Event Space Request Form
Solicitation Space or Donation/Collection Box:
Wanting to have a table in the Student Center? Looking for a place to potentially sell your products? Needing a space to host a collection drive? We have great solicitation and donation space within the Student Center!
Solicitation & Donation/Collection Box Request Form
OTHER OPTIONS:
Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
For simple, routine events/meetings, average approval time is typically three (3) business days. For larger, more complex events, it can take up to three-five (3-5) business days to process a request.
A request does not guarantee a confirmation. Please do not start advertising your meeting/event until you have received a confirmed reservation from the Event Services office.
While you await approval, review our policies and deadlines:
Hooray! You have received approval for your event or meeting in the Student Center.
It’s important to review all guidelines that pertain to your event. It’s the customer’s responsibility to ensure deadlines are met and policies are followed.
Major Events
A Registered Student Organization's (RSO) Certified Officer or on-campus advisor may request event space (major, annual, or special) up to one year in advance. Space may only be booked pending availability. Student Center Event Services encourages RSOs to book event space for large events early in order to secure a preferred date.
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RESERVE SPACE NOT IN STUDENT CENTER
Browne Auditorium (Rm 124) / Parkinson Building
Student Services Building (SSB) & SSB Pavillion
Guyon Auditorium / Morris Library
RSO Solicitation Space (Faner Breezeway & Lawson)
FREE FORUM SPACE
RSOs, University groups, and external groups should complete this form. Take note of where to send the completed form.
DANCE/PERFORMANCE RSOs
Dance studio - lower level Grinnell Hall - minimual fee for organizations outside of Housing. Reserve here.
Dance space options - wood floors - approx. 10-15 SIU students - reserve at least 1 week in advance via EMS online or the downloadable form located here.
Additional Campus Space
Looking to reserve space on campus, but it's not listed above?