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

DATESEVENT
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.

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)
August 28, 2023First Day of Fall 2023 Classes

No Student Group programming until
September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023First Day Student Groups may begin programming (any event type, including general body meetings) in Standard Level or Premier Level Space.
September 11, 2023Pooled classrooms are available for reservation requests for spring (through December 10, 2023).
Now – December 8, 2023Recurring meetings may be requested through the end of the Fall 2023 semester.
Happening NowStandard Level or Premier Level Space ONE-TIME event requests may be made through the end of 2024 calendar year.
October 7, 2023 – October 10, 2023Fall Break

No Classes
October 11, 2023First date that RECURRING meetings/events may be requested for the Spring 2024 Semester
December 8, 2023Last day of Fall 2023 Classes
December 10, 2023Last 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, 2023Reading Week / Exams

No student group programming (any event type, including general body meetings)
December 20, 2023 – January 15, 2024Winter Break

No student group programming (any event type, including general body meetings)
January 16, 2024First Day of Spring Classes

First day student groups may begin to program for spring (any event type, including general body meetings)

 
January 30, 2024Pooled classrooms are available for reservation requests for spring (through April 28, 2024).
March 10, 2024 – March 16, 2024Spring Break

No Classes
March 17, 2024First 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, 2024Last Day of Spring Classes
April 28, 2024Last 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, 2024Reading Week / Exams

No student group programming (any event type, including general body meetings)
.
May 8, 2024 – May 20, 2024Commencement Restricted Dates

Approved commencement events only during this time.
May 13, 2024Commencement
May 20, 2024Student 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, 2024Pooled classrooms are available for reservation requests for summer for student groups and university departments.
August 15, 2024Last 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)