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Reservations for Spring 2024 semester are now open.

Summer/Fall 2024 Reservations open on Monday, February 26.

The Space and Events 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.

Important Reservation Information for Space and Events

In our effort to move away from a conference style venue and to become more student serving, Houston Hall has revised the way that spaces are used throughout the building. Please note: 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 now considered “as is” while classes are in session.

  • Considering the high 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 groups to submit requests with adequate time for processing. We process requests based on the priority schedule below.

Priority of Application Processing :

0- Penn Traditions

1- Recognized Student Organizations

2- Student-Serving Departments

3- Departments & Penn Affiliated Events (Department, School, and Center meetings and events)

  • After priority processing ends, events will be processed on a first-come first-served basis.
  • Please note: External events and meetings will not be scheduled during the academic year

Space and Events Management In-Person Office Hours

To assist students in the room reservation process Space and Events Management has extended its hours. 

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

Location: Houston Hall, Room 307
Phone Number: 215.898.5552

To assist students in the room reservation process Space and Events Management has extended its hours. 

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

Location: Houston Hall, Room 307
Phone Number: 215.898.5552