Reserve space at the Multicultural Student Center for the purpose of holding meetings or events.
The MSC Lounge, MSC Classroom, BCC Classroom, and South Mezzanine are reservable from 9am to 10pm Monday-Thursday and from 9am to 5pm on Fridays.
The Red Gym is closed all day on Saturday and Sunday. If you wish to hold an event past our standard hours of operations (after 5pm on Friday and anytime of the day on Weekends), please refer to our After-Hours Event Procedure for further details.
For the fundraiser policy, please refer to the page linked below.
Multicultural Student Center Reservations Policy
Multicultural Student Center (MSC) reservable spaces are intended for non-instructional use by the MSC, dual-affiliated Registered Student Organizations, and UW departments/units that align with the mission of the MSC.
The MSC reservable spaces are not available for regular credit instruction. Reservable space can be requested in special circumstances such as guest speaker events and special one time activities if the purpose of the event aligns with the mission of the MSC.
Reservation Guidelines
- For all reservations, MSC interns or staff will be present in the space at large.
- Failure to show up or utilize a reservation may result in a suspension of reservation privileges for that office/organization in the future.
- Leaving a mess or not cooperating with MSC staff/interns, may result in cancellation of upcoming reservations and suspension of reservation privileges for that office/organization in the future.
- Groups reserving MSC space will be financially responsible for any damages to MSC property during the reservation.
- Black Cultural Center (BCC) reservable spaces are intended for non-instructional use by the MSC, BCC, UW departments/units, and registered student organizations that align with the mission of the BCC. Campus partners are limited to one BCC classroom reservation per semester.
- No events that are political in nature will be accepted.
- After 5pm on weekdays, Red Gym access is restricted to UW Madison students, faculty, and staff. All patrons must hold a valid Wiscard to enter the building.
Cancellation Policy
If a space is no longer needed, you must let the MSC know at least 24 hours in advance. Repeated failure to do so may result in revoking of room privileges.
For Affiliated Organizations
- 1-star & 3-star orgs can reserve up to 6 hours/month in MSC spaces
- 5-star orgs can reserve up to 10 hours/month in MSC Spaces
- All MSC affiliated student orgs are limited to 2 MSC Lounge reservations per month between 6-10pm, and 2 reservations in the Lounge per week for reservations before 6pm.
- Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance
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How do I make a reservation?
- All student organization reservations must be made through the group Skedda account.
- If skedda account is not working or event is outside of it’s general scope, you may use the MSC Room Reservation Request form, or email mscreservations@studentaffairs.wisc.edu
- Only dual-affiliated RSOs may request group Skedda accounts
- All reservation requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance
- No reservations will be made over the phone or as a walk-in
- After 5pm on weekdays, Red Gym access is restricted to UW Madison students, faculty, and staff. All patrons must hold a valid Wiscard to enter the building.
- The Red Gym is closed all day on Saturday and Sunday. If you wish to hold an event past our standard hours of operations (after 5pm on Friday and anytime of the day on Weekends), please refer to our After-Hours Event Procedure for further details.
When can I make a reservation?
MSC Fall Space Availability Dates: September 9, 2024 – December 13, 2024
*Not including Thanksgiving recess
- Student Orgs can begin requesting reservations starting August 26, 2024
- After-hours requests may begin September 19, 2024
MSC Spring Space Availability Dates: January 21, 2025 – May 2, 2025
*Not including spring recess 3/22/25 – 3/ 30/25
- Student Orgs can begin requesting reservations starting January 14, 2025
- Affiliated student org after-hours requests may begin February 3rd, 2025
How do I reserve space for my MCC grant event?
The MCC Grant requires a location confirmed by the time of the org’s respective grant hearing. However, orgs cannot make a reservation on Skedda more than 30 days in advance. Orgs awarded the MCC Grant may create an MSC reservation (before the Skedda booking window) by emailing mscreservations@studentaffairs.wisc.edu with the information of their event and the MCC award notice. Emails should have a clear subject line and high priority marking to ensure the request is prioritized.
For Campus Partners
- Campus partners are limited to three MSC Lounge reservations per semester, with one occurring between 5-10pm.
- Campus partners are limited to 12 hours per month across all MSC spaces
- Campus partners are limited to one BCC classroom reservation per semester.
- Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance
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How do I make a reservation?
- All reservations must be made through the MSC Room Reservation Request form or by emailing mscreservations@studentaffairs.wisc.edu
- Campus partners may submit requests by filling out the MSC Room Reservations Request form: Room Reservation Form
- All reservation requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance
- No reservations will be made over the phone or as a walk-in
- Walk-in reservations will only be allowed for Red Gym partners, if the space is available, to hold emergency meetings that require no setup or tech needs.
- After 5pm on weekdays, Red Gym access is restricted to UW Madison students, faculty, and staff. All patrons must hold a valid Wiscard to enter the building.
- The Red Gym is closed all day on Saturday and Sunday.
When can I make a reservation?
MSC Fall Space Availability Dates: September 9, 2024 – December 13, 2024
*Not including Thanksgiving recess
- Campus Partners can begin requesting reservations starting September 4, 2024
MSC Spring Space Availability Dates: January 22, 2025 – May 2, 2025
*Not including spring recess 3/22/25 – 3/ 30/25
- Campus Partners can begin requesting reservations starting January 21, 2025
MSC Reservable Spaces
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MSC Lounge
- Room 249
- Default setup is shown in the image above
- Maximum capacity is 70 seated. Soft furniture and tables around the center of the room cannot be removed.
- MSC Lounge can be arranged in lecture style, open circle style, and seminar style. Please contact the MSC with special requests.
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Default Pod Style
Lecture Style
Open Circle Style
Cafeteria Style
MSC Classroom
- Room 243
- Default setup is shown in the image above
- Maximum capacity is 22 people seated.
- Up to 10 additional seats may be added.
- Tables cannot be removed.
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Default Open Circle
Lecture Style
Pod Style
South Mezzanine Conference Room
- M02 Located between 2nd and 3rd floors
- Default setup is shown in the image above
- Maximum capacity is 20 seated. Up to 10 additional seats may be added.
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Default Pod Style
Lecture Style
Open Circle
BCC Classroom
- Room 106B inside of the Black Cultural Center
- Default setup in photo above.
- Maximum capacity is 24 people.
- Black Cultural Center (BCC) reservable spaces are intended for non-instructional use by the MSC, BCC, UW departments/units, and registered student organizations that align with the mission of the BCC.
- Campus partners are limited to one BCC classroom reservation per semester.
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Default Pod Style
Lecture Style
Please email all reservation questions to mscreservations@studentaffairs.wisc.edu