ROOM RESERVATION POLICIES

Only organizations within the University of Pennsylvania are permitted to reserve space within Wharton. Academic scheduling, to include finals, mid-terms and reading days receive priority scheduling, as well as traditional University events such as, New Student Orientations, Family Weekend, Homecoming, Alumni Weekend and Commencement exercises. Advance notice of University special events are posted in the Customer Support Center, as well as on the website and throughout the university.

All Wharton Students must request classrooms through SPIKE at least 72 business hours in advance. (Click on "Calendar" at the top of the page, followed by "New Wharton Event.") Faculty and Staff can either fax a Room Request Form to 215.573.8532, or walk the form to JMHH F 30. All others must submit the form (in person/directly) to the Customer Support Center.

ROOM TYPES

Note: Most classrooms and space incorporate advanced technology and communications technology that include teleconferencing, videoconferencing, Internet, and computer projection capabilities.

Seminar Rooms – Seats approximately 16 people around a conference style table.

Classrooms – Seats from 25 to 80 people and are either tiered or flat in design. Be sure to indicate on the Request Form the number of guests to receive a room appropriate for the size of the event.

Lecture Halls & The DHIRUBHAI Ambani Auditorium (G06) - seats from 125 to 299 people, respectively.

Patty and Jay Baker Forum - open area located in the lower level of Huntsman Hall. The forum is open to all students, faculty and staff to reserve, and is large enough to accommodate an entire undergraduate class. The forum is the perfect setting to host family weekend events, graduation celebrations, award ceremonies and similar events.

The Colloquium - located on the 8th floor of Huntsman Hall has a dining capacity to seat up to 200 guests. While this area will not be reserved for Student Organizations, it is open for faculty, staff and alumni to host special events.

Contact the Special Event Manager (215.898.2942) about reserving lounges and other space, or to get additional information.

For all other questions or concerns contact the Customer Support Center 215.898.2575