Classroom Reservations

Classroom Reservations

General Assignment (GA) Classroom Policies & Procedures

Who can reserve GA Classrooms?

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– UC Berkeley faculty and staff affiliated with academic or administrative departments
– Active signatories of Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)

Please note:
– Non-campus affiliates may not reserve GA classrooms.
– Individuals may not reserve on behalf of unaffiliated groups.
– For external venue rental options, see the Berkeley Event Services Venue List.

Booking Guidelines

Reservations must align with building hours.
All classrooms must be vacated by 10 PM during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Weekday Reservations (Fall/Spring Semesters)

Opening Submission Dates:
– Fall: July 1
– Spring: December 1
Or after RSO signatory training is completed.

Timing Restrictions:
– Weeks 1–4: Reservations before 8 PM are not allowed.
– Weeks 5–15: Early reservations (before 8 PM)
held until Week 5

Submission Deadline:
– Single Classroom: Submit request 7 days in advance.
– Multiple Classrooms (per day): Submit request 21 days in advance.

Weekend Reservations (Fall/Spring Semesters)

Opening Submission Dates:
– Reservations accepted up to 365 days in advance.

Submission Deadline:
– Single Classroom: Submit request 14 days in advance.
– Multiple Classrooms (per day): Submit request 21 days in advance.

Timing Restrictions:
– GA classrooms are not available on home football game days unless the event includes paid UCPD SPO/CSO or alternate approved staffing. Subject to approval.

Summer Sessions

Opening Submission Dates:
– Reservations accepted up to 365 days in advance.

Timing Restrictions:
– Confirmed approximately the 2nd week of April, after Academic Scheduling completion.
– RSOs: Cannot reserve GA classrooms.
– Faculty/Staff only.
– No reservations between the end of finals and the start of Summer Session A.

Submission Deadlines:
– Submit the request 3 days in advance.
– Multiple classrooms: Submit request 21 days in advance.

Faculty & Staff Only Policies

– Academic Classes, DeCals, Midterms, and Finals: Must be scheduled through the Office of the Registrar (scheduling@berkeley.edu).
– RRR Week: Classrooms available by request, subject to availability.
– Finals Week: No reservations allowed.
– Winter Break: Classrooms closed from the end of finals to the Wednesday before Spring instruction.
– Summer Semester: Submission Deadline: Single Classroom 3 days in advance, and Multiple Classrooms: 21 days in advance.

RSO-Specific Policies

– RRR & Finals Week: GA classrooms not available.
– Summer Semester: GA classrooms are not reservable by RSOs.
– Winter Break: GA classrooms closed from the end of finals to Wednesday before Spring instruction.

– Major Event Policy (MEP) – As the event host, you are responsible for determining if your event qualifies as a “Major Event” under UC Berkeley’s Major Event Policy (MEP). This policy exists to ensure the safety and success of large-scale events on campus.

To understand the specific criteria, please review the Major Event Policy. If you are unsure whether your event qualifies, please email the Major Events Director at majorevents@berkeley.edu for guidance.

Required Steps for All Major Events
If your event is identified as a Major Event, you must complete the following steps within the specified timeframes. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your reservation.

Six (6) Weeks Before Your Event:
Submit the Major Event Registration Form.
Submit the UCPD Event Security Assessment Form for a mandatory security review.

One (1) Week Before Your Event:
Receive a response and approval from UCPD. This may include requirements or costs for additional security.
Upload the UCPD approval document (a PDF of an email is acceptable) to your reservation in the 25Live portal.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be made in writing by email to classroomevents@berkeley.edu to avoid fees. Written notification must be received within the following timeframes.

– Weekday reservations a minimum of 3 business days in advance
– Weekend reservations a minimum of 14 business days in advance
– Cancellation notification not given within the timeframe listed, will result in payment of reservation fees

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Classroom Allocation Policy

GA Classrooms are available during building hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Requests are processed in the order in which they are received.
Reservations staff reserve the right to assign an alternate classroom that better suits the expected guest count or activity,
as listed in the reservation request.

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Semester Allocation Limits

Weekdays (Mon–Fri):
– Max 20 hours per semester per organization

Weekends (Sat–Sun)
– No limit on reservations

Weekends (Sat–Sun) in Social Science Building:
– Max 20 hours per semester
– Max 1 room per day with waived fees

Holidays:
– GA classrooms are closed on academic holidays

Performance/Movement Activities:
– Only two classrooms are suitable for performance/movement events:

– A1 Hearst Field Annex (Capacity: 222)
– 100 Genetics & Plant Biology (GPB) (Capacity: 206)

Reservations Status

DRAFT Status – Reservation is still under review.

TENTATIVE Status – The reservation is being held but may have additional documentation or information required before the reservation is confirmed.

DENIED status – Reservations may be denied for the following, but not limited to, reasons:
– No availability
– Request is outside of Building Hours
– Hourly maximum exceeded
– Organization blocked from 25Live
– Request submitted after the submission deadline
– Event did not meet major event requirements
– Required documentation not submitted by deadline

CONFIRMED status – Submission and receipt of any requested additional documentation or information, a confirmation will be sent to the requestors email.

Classroom Service Fees

Weekday (Mon-Fri)

– No fee for classrooms with <399 capacity
– $292 / classroom for rooms with ≄400 capacity

Weekend (Sat-Sun)

– $192 / classroom (≤399 capacity), 1–14 hours
– $292 / classroom (≄400 capacity), 1–14 hours
– $0.00 / Social Science Building: 1 room/day is free; multiple room bookings must use alternate locations

Additional Fees

– Event Staff: $30 / hour per staff (min. 4 hours, 2 staff required)
– UCPD: Client is responsible for CSO/SPO if required
– Damage Fees: Charged if damage occurs
– Cleaning Fees: Charged for extra cleaning needs

Payment Options

Campus Departments
– Payment must be made via Chartstring (the only accepted method).

Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)
– Accepted payment methods: Purchase Order (PO), Check, or Credit Card.
– Purchase Order (PO)- Must be submitted before the start of the event.
– Credit Card – Provide the name and contact information of the person Student Affairs Finance should reach out to for credit card details.
– Check – Communicate the check number to Classroom reservations. A team member will follow up to coordinate check collection.

Invoicing and Payment Collection
– A representative from Student Affairs Finance will contact the listed client representative regarding payment and invoicing.

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Insurance Requirements

If required, a copy of the Certificate of Insurance (COI) is due no later than 7 business days prior to the event date.

Campus Departments

– No insurance required unless a third party is working the event
– Third-party must provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) 7 business days before the event

RSOs

– No insurance needed for general membership meetings
– Required for events with, but not limited to:
– Non-campus attendees, speakers, or facilitators
– Minors (not UC Berkeley students)

Certificate of Insurance (COI) Requirements

– Name ā€œUniversity of California Regentsā€ as additional insured
– $1M per occurrence/$2 / $2M aggregate for Sexual Misconduct Liability (if hosting minors)
– Submit at least seven business days in advance

How to obtain a COI

– RSOs: Contact Mercer (plsdsteam.service@mercer.com) or apply via Campus Connexions
– Third Parties: Provide their own or purchase via Marsh (1-866-838-9536)

Misuse and Misconduct

All users are required to comply with the policies outlined herein. Failure to follow these policies may result in written warnings, referral to the UC Berkeley Center for Student Conduct, suspension of reservation privileges, and/or the imposition of incurred fees.

Three-Strike System

01

First Warning

– A written warning will be issued to the client.
– Applicable fees may be assessed.

02

Second Warning

– A second written warning will be issued.
– For Registered Student Organizations (RSOs): The matter will be referred to the UC Berkeley Center for Student Conduct for review.
– For Campus Departments: The relevant Department Manager will be notified.
– Applicable fees may be assessed

03

Third Warning (Final)

– A third written warning will be issued.
– For RSOs: A second referral will be made to the UC Berkeley Center for Student Conduct for investigation. Reservation privileges (for GA Classroom and Event Services venues) may be suspended as a result of a violation.
– For Campus Departments: A second notification will be sent to the Department Manager. Reservation privileges will be temporarily suspended until all assessed fees are paid

Incident Severity Protocol – Event Services reserves the right to immediately escalate any incident to the UC Berkeley Center for Student Conduct based on the severity of the violation. This decision may be made in consultation with relevant Student Affairs offices, including but not limited to the Major Events and Activities Team, Office of the Registrar and the Dean of Students.

Lockouts / Day of Support

Please contact Facilities Services at 510-642-1032.
Have the following information ready: room number/ building, date/time of your reservation, the event name as written on 25Live, and the name of the signatory/ requestor who made the request on 25Live.

Please contact Facilities Services at 510-642-1032.
Have the following information ready: room number/ building, date/time of your reservation, the event name as written on 25Live, and the name of the signatory/ requestor who made the request on 25Live.

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