Approval of Other Campus Facilities
Any non-athletic facility reservations on campus should be initially requested through the Associate Athletic Director for Recreation and Fitness. Approval of these requests may be contingent upon an evaluation of the condition, close proximity to emergency care and existence of an emergency action plan of these facilities. The coach, an officer, captain or advisor – and in some instances, an approved building supervisor – must be present to supervise club members at practices. Due to the demand for activity spaces throughout campus, it is advisable to submit requests for all non-athletic facilities as early as possible.
Ida Noyes Hall
Ida Noyes Hall, located at 1212 E. 59th Street, is an 82,000 square-foot building originally designed to be a women’s gymnasium and social center at the University of Chicago. Over the years, the building has undergone modest changes and has hosted many events, large and small, for the University community. The central goal of Ida Noyes Hall is to provide facilities and services to student organizations and University departments. Ida Noyes is managed by the Student Centers and reservations can be made by requesting space via its virtual scheduling system, EMS.
Bartlett Hall
Located at 5640 S. University Ave, Bartlett Hall, originally a gymnasium, offers a historic ambiance. Bartlett Hall has two event spaces for student groups and University Departments. Bartlett Lounge and the Bartlett Arts Rehearsal Space. Additionally, two promotional tables are available on the first floor for ticket and food sales. The building is also home to UChicago Dining locations, Bartlett Dining Commons and the Maroon Market, a small convenience store, is located on the first floor of the building. Bartlett is managed by the Student Centers and reservations can be made by requesting space via its virtual scheduling system, EMS.
Reynolds Club
The Reynolds Club, located at 5706 S. University Ave., is the University’s primary student center and is often thought of as the hub of student life. The building offers a variety of event spaces and meeting rooms to be reserved for students free of charge. The Reynolds Club is managed by the Student Centers and reservations can be made by requesting space via its virtual scheduling system, EMS.
Mandel Hall
Mandel Hall, the University’s premier concert venue, is located within the Reynolds Club at 1131 E. 57th St. Mandel is available to all manner of organizations including the University Symphony Orchestra, University of Chicago Presents, and multiple Recognized Student Organizations. Mandel Hall’s rich Victorian interior includes seating for 878 audience members, an ornate balcony, majestic windows (including one made by Tiffany & Co. given to the University by the class of 1902), and detailed oak woodwork. The concert hall is also equipped with extensive lighting and sound systems.
By default, Mandel Hall seats a total of 764. There are 406 seats in sixteen rows (Rows G – V) on the main floor, and 358 seats in the balcony. Up to six additional rows of moveable seating (Rows A – F) can be added to the front of the main floor, increasing the total capacity to 878. These seats are placed on lowered sections of the front of the stage.
Rows C – F, which add 80 seats, occupy the frontmost section of the stage, reducing its length by 9 feet. Rows A and B, which add 34 seats, occupy the next section of the stage, reducing its length by an additional 10’8”. Mandel Hall is managed by the Student Centers and reservations can be made by requesting space via its virtual scheduling system, EMS.
The Quads
Hosting your event outdoors can be a great alternative for your club. The University Quadrangles offer unique locations for barbecues, dinners, and noontime or evening performances. When planning your outdoor event, please keep in mind that resources are limited: lighting, staging, and seating components will most likely have to be rented, increasing the expense of the event. Also, be sure to plan a rain location. Please submit your request at least one week prior to your event so that appropriate offices can be informed of circumstances that might have an impact on their function. If you will be requiring electrical support, arrangements must be made no later than five days prior to your event. Additional University Policies will also pertain to your Quad event. Please see the University student manual section on Outdoor Events for more information. The Quads are managed by the Student Centers and reservations can be made by requesting space via its virtual scheduling system, EMS.
Harper & Stuart Classrooms
The Student Centers, in collaboration with the Office of the Registrar, schedules classroom space within both Harper Memorial Library at 1116 E. 59th St and Stuart Hall located at 5835 S. Greenwood Ave in the evenings and on weekends for co-curricular use. All reservable Harper and Stuart classrooms, with the exception of Cox Lounge, are Multi-Media equipped. Unless otherwise noted, each has a built-in screen, LCD projector (not in Harper 125 or 135), VCR, DVD player, CD and cassette player, computer cable with mini-audio plug for connecting a laptop, ethernet network jack, and wireless networking access. The Harper and Stuart Classrooms are managed by the Student Centers and reservations can be made by requesting space via its virtual scheduling system, EMS.
The Room Lottery
The RSO Room Lottery for non-athletic facilities takes place during 8th Week of each quarter. Forms will be available through the CLI Blueprint page and will be sent out in the RSO Newsletter. Forms are due by email to rcsched@lists.uchicago.edu by 5:00 PM on Friday of 8th Week.
