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 2023 – 2024 Dates & Announcements
| DATES | EVENT |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2023 | Commencement |
| May 22, 2023 | First 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. 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, 2023 | Pooled classrooms are available for reservation requests for summer for student groups and university departments. |
| August 17, 2023 | Last 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) |
| August 28, 2023 | First Day of Fall 2023 Classes No Student Group programming until September 2, 2023 |
| September 2, 2023 | First Day Student Groups may begin programming (any event type, including general body meetings) in Standard Level or Premier Level Space. |
| September 11, 2023 | Pooled classrooms are available for reservation requests for spring (through December 10, 2023). |
| Now – December 8, 2023 | Recurring meetings may be requested through the end of the Fall 2023 semester. |
| Happening Now | Standard Level or Premier Level Space ONE-TIME event requests may be made through the end of 2024 calendar year. |
| October 7, 2023 – October 10, 2023 | Fall Break No Classes |
| October 11, 2023 | First date that RECURRING meetings/events may be requested for the Spring 2024 Semester |
| December 8, 2023 | Last day of Fall 2023 Classes |
| December 10, 2023 | Last day for student groups to program for fall (any event type, including general body meetings) Last day for pooled classroom use |
| December 11, 2023 – December 20, 2023 | Reading Week / Exams No student group programming (any event type, including general body meetings) |
| December 20, 2023 – January 15, 2024 | Winter Break No student group programming (any event type, including general body meetings) |
| January 16, 2024 | First Day of Spring Classes First day student groups may begin to program for spring (any event type, including general body meetings) |
| January 30, 2024 | Pooled classrooms are available for reservation requests for spring (through April 28, 2024). |
| March 10, 2024 – March 16, 2024 | Spring Break No Classes |
| March 17, 2024 | First date that RECURRING meetings/events may be requested for the Summer 2024 Semester. First date that ONE-TIME event requests in standard level or premier level spaces may be made through the end of 2025 calendar year. |
| April 26, 2024 | Last Day of Spring Classes |
| April 28, 2024 | Last day for student groups to program for Spring Semester (any event type, including general body meetings) Last day for pooled classroom use for student groups or university departments. (Will reopen approximately 2 weeks after the start of the Summer Semester) |
| April 29, 2024 – May 8, 2024 | Reading Week / Exams No student group programming (any event type, including general body meetings). |
| May 8, 2024 – May 20, 2024 | Commencement Restricted Dates Approved commencement events only during this time. |
| May 13, 2024 | Commencement |
| May 20, 2024 | Student Group Programming may only take place in pooled classrooms or standard level spaces without WFF/ResLife Housekeeping Services. 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 3, 2024 | Pooled classrooms are available for reservation requests for summer for student groups and university departments. |
| August 15, 2024 | Last 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) |