Washington University in St. Louis

Campus Life Event Management

The Event Management Department within the Office of Campus Life manages more than thirty unique event spaces on the Danforth Campus. These spaces range from our Premier Level spaces; Standard Level spaces and multiple outdoor spaces. In addition to these spaces, Event Management coordinates the reservation/booking of pooled classrooms throughout the Danforth Campus.

The Event Management team provides comprehensive event coordination services to students, staff, faculty and external clients in our spaces. These services include, but not limited to: Space reservation assistance (Reserve A Space); Liason to our campus partners and external vendors; Event consultation and guidance; Event layout design; and Comprehensive event management and logistics.


Find an Event Space

Campus Life Event Management has the perfect space to fit your needs.

Take a moment to look through our spaces and the amenities each space offers.

Weddings & Receptions

Spend your special day on the gorgeous campus of Washington University in St. Louis.

Weddings are offered on Saturday or Sunday in the historic Graham Chapel.

University Event Space Directory

Looking for additional spaces throughout the University, outside of Campus Life Event Management Spaces?

Check out the University Space Directory


Important 2022 – 2023 Dates & Announcements

DATESEVENT
August 2022 – October 11, 2022Recurring meetings may be requested through the end of the fall 2022 semester.
October 12, 2022 – March 18, 2023Standard Level or Premier Level Space ONE-TIME event requests may be made through the end of 2023 calendar year.
October 8, 2022 – October 11, 2022Fall Break

No Classes
October 12, 2022First date that recurring meetings may be requested for the Spring 2023 Semester (January 17, 2023 – April 30, 2023)
December 9, 2022 Last day of Fall Classes
December 11, 2022Last day for student groups to program for fall (any event type, including general body meetings)

Last day for pooled classroom use
December 12 – 21, 2022Reading Week / Exams

No student group programming (any event type, including general body meetings)
December 22, 2022 – January 16, 2023Winter Break

No student group programming (any event type, including general body meetings)
January 17, 2023First Day of Spring Classes

First day student groups may begin to program for spring (any event type, including general body meetings)
January 31, 2023 – April 30, 2023Pooled classrooms are available for reservation requests for spring (through April 30th).
March 12, 2023 – March 18, 2023Spring Break

No Classes
March 19, 2023First date that recurring meetings may be requested for the Summer 2023 Semester (May 22, 2023 – August 17, 2023)

First date that ONE-TIME event requests in standard level or premier level spaces may be made through the end of 2024 calendar year.
April 28, 2023Last Day of Spring Classes
April 30, 2023Last day for student groups to program for spring (any event type, including general body meetings)

Last day for pooled classroom use
for student groups or university departments. (Will reopen 2 weeks after the start of the semester)
May 1, 2023 – May 10, 2023Reading Week / Exams

No student group programming (any event type, including general body meetings)
May 11, 2023 – May 21, 2023No student group programming (any event type, including general body meetings)
May 15, 2023Commencement
May 22, 2023First Day of Summer Classes

First day student groups may begin to program for the summer (limited event types – see below)
.

Student group programming may only take place in pooled classrooms or standard level spaces without WFF/ResLife Housekeeping Services.

*NOTE: Pooled Classrooms open 2 weeks after the start of each semester

Student programming is limited to events in which no spending/expenses are incurred during the summer.

No food or drink may be included in any student group programing type over the summer.
June 5, 2023Pooled classrooms are available for reservation requests for summer for student groups and university departments.
August 17, 2023Last Day of Summer Classes

Last day for student groups to program (any event type, including general body meetings)

Last day for pooled classroom use
for student groups or university departments. (Will reopen 2 weeks after the start of the semester)