Reserve a Common Space
The Department of Community Living (DCL) is excited to share our resources with faculty, students and staff at Brandeis. Carefully read instructions posted below on how to submit a reservation request. Please understand that the space has not been successfully reserved until you receive a confirmation email from DCL staff.
All events in residence hall spaces must end by quiet hours. Events or meetings in residence hall spaces are for members of the Brandeis community and recognized Brandeis organizations. All residence hall space requests are approved at the discretion of DCL.
Reservation request form
Please note:
- No event requests will be approved during quiet hours. This is a residential space.
- Participation in the Event Registration process may be required!
- Priority is given to residential students. This is their home.
- Non-residential students/staff must have an event sponsored by a Brandeis department. A representative of the sponsoring department must be present at the event.
- Staff members requesting the use of a residential space must contact Susan Wilson or Tim Touchette to request the space. (Students have priority in booking residential spaces.)
Steps for Reserving Residential Space
For all events in a residential space, use the instructions below.
1. Determine what space you need
Posted below are descriptions of our programming spaces and their amenities:
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A large room with standing capacity of close to 100. It features two areas: kitchen and dining bar (including stove, refrigerator and dishwasher) and couches for large-group seating of about 25. Includes large-screen TV and pool table.
A large room with standing capacity of close to 75. It features two areas: kitchen and dining bar (including stove, refrigerator and dishwasher) and couches for large-group seating. Includes large-screen TV. This space is air-conditioned.
Couches for large-group seating, capacity of 30. Includes TV. This space is air-conditioned.
This space includes hardwood floors, mirrors and dance bars and is ideal for dance or play rehearsals. This space is air-conditioned.
Flexible couch arrangement seats about 25 around a TV.
Besides a kitchen (offering all amenities except oven) and couches for small-group seating around a TV, this area also offers open space for group activities, a piano and vending machines. This space is air-conditioned.
This large, open space affords many ways to express artistic abilities, such as dancing or singing, or spiritual activities, such as yoga or meditation. The space features hardwood floors and mirror-lined walls. This space is air-conditioned.
This space features a projector connected to a DVD and VHS player and a computer interface. The room best accommodates classes, study sessions and round-table meetings. This space is air-conditioned.
This space features soft seating, coffee tables and a dinner-style table with seating for six. This space has a vending machine as well as a private all-gender restroom. It is also equipped with a TV that has HDMI inputs. This space is air-conditioned.
This room features room for 30 or so standing. It also features an upright piano. This space is air-conditioned.
Ridgewood Commons offers a variety of set-up options, from flexible lounge seating to presentation seating for up to 80. The space also contains a kitchen suitable for preparing group meals. The Commons has a wide range of AV resources, including a projector, a sound system and wireless microphones. Use of some resources and furniture will require consultation with the Department of Community Living.
This 100-person capacity function room features a kitchen area within the commons, as well as a full A/V system with projector and sound, Blu-ray/DVD player, wireless projection and microphones. Mixed seating with tables and chairs available within the space. Use of additional equipment requires consultation with the Department of Community Living. This space also features assisted listening devices and is air-conditioned.
Skyline features a multi-purpose room with a large display, digital sound (HDMI and VGA inputs) AUX and wireless projection. Mixed seating with tables and chairs available within the space. Use of additional equipment requires consultation with the Department of Community Living. This space also features assisted listening devices and is air-conditioned.
The inner quad space is available for booking. This space is partially grass and mulch. It features a small concrete patio that opens into Ridgewood Commons (RWA).
The inner quad space and adjacent quad space to Skyline is available for booking as a set. This space is all grass with small trees. The inner quad area features a concrete patio area that opens into Skyline Commons. The outside space features outdoor WiFi.
2. Review calendars for availability for spaces
The Calendar below notes dates and times where a space is already reserved! Please review the date and time you are requesting before you email with additional questions.
3. Submit a "Residence Hall Common Space Reservation Request Form"
This form will request a first, second and third choice for room. We will assign your event to the highest ranked space that is available.
4. Wait for Community Living approval
Please know that until you receive a confirmation email, your request has not been officially approved and will not appear in the calendar. Community Living staff may contact you with clarifying questions or ask you to resubmit your proposal. Space reservations will not be confirmed until the official start date of classes each term.
5. Respecting the Common Space
Once in the space, please respect our community standards, including quiet hours, cleanliness and any equipment that you use. Please report any irregularities or issues to a Community Living staff member so that we may deal with the concern as soon as possible.