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Residence Hall Lounge Usage by Recognized Student Groups

The intended usage of residence hall lounges is primarily for the residents of that building as shared, communal space. Use of the lounges by any recognized Student Group for a planned event is at the discretion of the Assistant Dean/Director of Residential Programs and the Executive Director of Housing. The Office of Residential Programs may also host community-wide events in the building lounges.

Usage Policy

Undergraduate councils and recognized Student Groups on the Morningside Campus (ABC, CI, Club Sports, IGC, MGC, and SGB) may reserve the following building lounges upon advisor approval:

• Broadway: 14th Floor, West
• Carman: Lower Level
• Furnald: Lobby
• John Jay: 1st Floor Lounge
• Schapiro: 1st Floor Lounge
• Wallach: 1st Floor Lounge
• Wien: 1st Floor Lounge

These lounges may be reserved during the times listed below. These hours are dictated by the quiet hours in the residence halls:

• Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
• Friday 9:00 a.m. - Saturday 1:00 a.m.
• Saturday 9:00 a.m. - Sunday 1:00 a.m.
• Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Please note: Broadway 14th Floor, West may also be reserved Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

The lounge on the 1st floor of Broadway is intended as programming space for Residential Programs. Lounges other than those listed above may not be reserved by Student Groups. This includes the main lounges in East Campus, Hartley, McBain, River, Ruggles, Watt, Woodbridge, and 47 Claremont. It also includes the study lounge on the 14th floor of Broadway. Additionally, it includes libraries, computer labs, floor lounges, study rooms, and any residence hall spaces other than the lounges not explicitly listed as available for reservation.

Admittance Policy

• Residence Hall lounges are only for recognized Student Groups on the Morningside Campus (ABC, CI, Club Sports, IGC, MGC, SGB).
• Swipe Access is limited to CC/SEAS ID holders.
• Guests:
• All guests or non-CC/SEAS ID holders must be placed on an approved guest list. Guests on the list and will need to sign in and leave a photo ID with the Guard at the residence hall front desk.
• Guest lists must be submitted to the Student Group advisor a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the event. The event organizer must bring the approved confirmation and guest list to the Guard at the front desk prior to the start of the event.

General Policies

• Residence Hall Lounges are not available for pre-calendaring. Requests can only be submitted after the first day of class in a given term.
• Recognized Student Groups are not charged for use of the lounges.
• Groups must leave the lounge in the condition it was in upon entering.
• Events with food are permitted in the residence hall building lounges.
• The Student Group is responsible for clean-up and may be charged for any cost associated with extraordinary clean up.
• Events with alcohol are not permitted in the residence hall lounges.
• Groups should reserve building lounges 7-10 days in advance. If a building lounge is needed for same day reservation, the event organizer should go in person to University Event Management on the 7th floor of Lerner Hall.
• Retreats, concerts, performances requiring minimal set-up, and one-time events open to the residential community are ideal to host in the residence halls. Weekly meetings and rehearsals are also permitted.
• Set-Up:
• Groups may wish to visit a lounge prior to requesting it for an event. In general, set-up is as is. For tables, chairs, and special set-ups, groups must contact Facilities Services directly at 854-8607. For events requiring AV set-up, groups must contact Campus AV directly at 854-4175. Events requiring set-ups may not be possible.
• If “day of” assistance is needed for your event in the residence halls, please contact the Hospitality Desk at 212-854-2779.

Amenities/Limitations of Building Lounges

• Broadway 14th Floor, West (capacity 75). Air conditioning; kitchen on floor. Private space.
• Carman Lounge (capacity 100). Air Conditioning; Media Wall; Kitchen Area; Large pillars in room which may impact set-up. Students may enter this lounge to gain access to laundry facilities. No event can be fully private.
• Furnald Main Lounge (capacity 75). Air conditioning; stand-up piano. The Security Guard desk is located in this lounge. As the main entrance to Furnald, no event can be fully private.
• John Jay 1st Floor Lounge (capacity 124). Air conditioning; grand piano; connects with Kings Table (Dining Services) via two sliding doors; large pillars in room which may impact set-up. Private space.
• Schapiro 1st Floor Lounge (capacity 75). Air conditioning. Private space.
• Wallach 1st Floor Lounge (capacity 75). Piano; 4 large pillars in room which may impact set-up. Private space.
• Wien 1st Floor Lounge (capacity 100). Piano; balcony space in lounge- upper level includes building computer room, laundry, and kitchen area. Wien Residents who live on 2nd floor must enter and exit through balcony level. Lounge is utilized to gain access into Facilities Office space. No event can be fully private.

Request Residence Hall Lounge

Recognized Student Groups can request use of a Residence Hall Lounge through EMS or by submitting a Residence Hall Lounge Space Use Request.