Academic spaces must be reserved in advance through the Office of the Registrar. All reservations assigned in academic rooms are subject to change due to the scheduling needs of course sections, which may take priority over other events, as determined by the Office of the Registrar. This may include reassignment to another space or cancellation of the event. For student clubs and organizations, any current officer is authorized to request academic rooms. Current staff or faculty members are authorized to request academic rooms for schools/departments.
- Requests are processed in the order they are received; on a first-come, first-served basis.
- At least 2 business day notice is required for all event requests. During peak times, it can take up to 2 weeks for event requests to be processed.
- Submitting a request DOES NOT confirm a room reservation.
- The email sent from Astra verifying we have received the request DOES NOT serve as confirmation for the reservation.
- Once we have processed a request, a final email will be sent from Astra, confirming the status of the room reservation.
- It is the responsibility of the requestor to ensure any Facilities Management, Custodial, and IT needs have been coordinated at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the room reservation.
Computer Laboratories
The nature of the event and all required software must be included in the “Event Details” for all computer lab requests. Once we receive the request, we will work directly with Computer Lab Management for approval. An email notification of the status of the room reservation will be provided afterwards.
Weekend Use
The weekend is defined as Friday starting at 7:00pm through Sunday ending at 11:00pm. Requests submitted after 4:00pm on a Thursday for weekend events within the same week will be declined.
Limit on Auditorium and Dance/Music Room Reservations
Student clubs and organizations may request a maximum of one auditorium or dance/music room, twice per week, for no more than six hours total per week during an academic term. Auditorium/Dance/Music rooms are defined as COB 102, ACS 120, ACS 108, ACS 109, and SSM 116. If additional room reservations or meeting hours are needed beyond this limit, groups may request one additional timeframe after the fifteenth day of instruction for a term, for a total of nine hours per week.
Room Lockouts
If your event has been approved by the Registrar's Office and your scheduled rooms are locked upon arrival, contact the UC Merced Police Department (209-228-2677) immediately for assistance.
Cancellations and Changes
All cancellation and change requests must be submitted to regroomrequest@ucmerced.edu. Please note: the requestor may be liable for any damage or misuse of the room if the reservation is not canceled, or if the room is left unattended prior to the end of the reservation.
Outside Organizations
For outside organizations not affiliated with UC Merced, please contact Housing and Residence Life, Marketing and Conference Services Manager, Debbie Henderson (dhenderson8@ucmerced.edu).
