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
DATES | EVENT |
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August 2022 – October 11, 2022 | Recurring meetings may be requested through the end of the fall 2022 semester. |
October 12, 2022 – March 18, 2023 | Standard Level or Premier Level Space ONE-TIME event requests may be made through the end of 2023 calendar year. |
October 8, 2022 – October 11, 2022 | Fall Break No Classes |
October 12, 2022 | First 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, 2022 | Last day for student groups to program for fall (any event type, including general body meetings) Last day for pooled classroom use |
December 12 – 21, 2022 | Reading Week / Exams No student group programming (any event type, including general body meetings) |
December 22, 2022 – January 16, 2023 | Winter Break No student group programming (any event type, including general body meetings) |
January 17, 2023 | First 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, 2023 | Pooled classrooms are available for reservation requests for spring (through April 30th). |
March 12, 2023 – March 18, 2023 | Spring Break No Classes |
March 19, 2023 | First 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, 2023 | Last Day of Spring Classes |
April 30, 2023 | Last 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, 2023 | Reading Week / Exams No student group programming (any event type, including general body meetings) |
May 11, 2023 – May 21, 2023 | No student group programming (any event type, including general body meetings) |
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. *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, 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) |