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Room Setup Types

These are the basic room setup types available in our rooms. Not all room setup types listed below are available in every room:

  • Auditorium: Chairs only
  • Banquet: Round tables with 10 chairs per table
  • Boardroom: A fixed table with chairs around the perimeter of the table
  • Classroom: 3x6 tables (or 2x6 tables) with 3 chairs behind each table
  • Fair: 3x6 tables around the perimeter of the room, or in rows in the room 
  • Table Square: 3x6 tables in a square (open in the middle), with 3 chairs on the outside of each table.
  • U-Shape Tables: 3x6 tables in a U-shape, with 3 chairs on the outside of each table
  • Clear Floor: Empty room with no furniture

(Free rooms available to student orgs must use either maximum auditorium or clear floor setup).


Room Capacities & Rental Rates

Partial Day rates listed below are based on no more than four (4) hours total event time, which includes all times when the client has access to space, including any client setup and clean up times.  All reservations over four (4) hours are considered a full day reservation.

The room capacities listed below for each room, are the maximum capacity for each type of configuration in the specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity for a room, there will be NO extra space in the room for additional elements such as staging, pipe and drape, food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away from the space that is available for seating.

Grand Ballroom (Room 1206)

Grand Ballroom

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $4,400 $2,640 Not available
University Departments $1,760 $1,060 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $95 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as staging, pipe and drape, food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 880 with a stage and projection screen(s); 900 without projection screens
  • Banquet: 500 
  • Banquet with a stage: 380
  • Fair: 282
  • 3x6 Classroom: 509

Amenities

  • Hardwood floors
  • Windows with drapery
  • Can be used in combination with the Grand Ballroom Lounge space or used separately.

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 124 ft by 70 ft
  • Size: 8,830 sq. ft

Colony Ballroom (Room 2203)

Colony Ballroom

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $2,640 $1,595 Not available
University Departments $1,060 $635 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $58 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as staging, pipe and drape, food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 600
  • Banquet: 360
  • Banquet with Stage: 300
  • Fair: 150
  • 3x6 Classroom: 326

Amenities

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Windows

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 98 ft by 72 ft
  • Size: 6,480 sq. ft

Atrium (Room 1107)

Atrium

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $1,060  $635  Not available
University Departments $425 $255 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $23 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as staging, pipe and drape, food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 344 with a stage; 362 without a stage
  • Banquet: 170
  • Banquet with Stage: 150
  • Fair: 82
  • Board Room: 66
  • Chair Circle 80
  • 3x6 Classroom: 161
  • Table Square: 78
  • U-Shape Tables: 69

Amenities

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Brick walls
  • Sky light

Dimension and Size

  • Dimension: 73 ft by 41 ft
  • Size: 3,017 sq. ft

Charles Carroll (Room 2203)

Carroll

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $880 $530 Not available
University Departments $355 $215 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $19 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 199
  • Banquet: 120
  • Fair: 54
  • Board Room: 42
  • Chair Circle: 60
  • 3x6 Classroom: 101
  • 2x6 Classroom: 104
  • Table Square: 60
  • U-Shaped Tables: 48

Amenities

  • Carpet
  • Built-in room divider (divides the room into separate A and B sections. Each section can be reserved independent of the other.)

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 49 ft by 44.4 ft
  • Size: 2175.6 sq. ft

Charles Carroll A

Carroll

 

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $485  $290 Not available
University Departments $200  $125 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $9 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 90
  • Banquet: 50
  • Fair: 24
  • Board Room: 36
  • Chair Circle: 40
  • 3x6 Classroom: 47
  • 2x6 Classroom: 59
  • Table Square: 36
  • U-Shaped Tables: 36

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 49 ft by 44.4 ft
  • Size: 2175.6 sq. ft

Charles Carroll B

Carroll

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $485 $290 Not available
University Departments $200 125 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $9 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 92
  • Banquet: 50
  • Fair: 26
  • Board Room: 36
  • Chair Circle: 40
  • 3x6 Classroom: 38
  • 2x6 Classroom: 53
  • Table Square: 36
  • U-Shaped Tables: 30

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 49 ft by 44.4 ft
  • Size: 2175.6 sq. ft

Grand Ballroom Lounge (Room 1209)

Ballroom Lounge

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $880 $530 Not available
University Departments $355 $215 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $19 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 199
  • Banquet: 120
  • Fair: 48
  • Board Room: 48
  • Chair Circle: 60
  • 3x6 Classroom: 98
  • Table Square: 36
  • U-Shape Tables: 48

Amenities

  • Premium vinyl flooring (installed January 2024)
  • Built-in room divider (The room can open up to be used in combination with the Grand Ballroom, or used separately.)

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 34.9 ft by 62.4 ft
  • Size: 2,177.76 sq. ft

Prince George's Room (Room 1210)

Prince George's

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $880 $530 Not available
University Departments $355 $215 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $19 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as staging, pipe and drape, food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 200 with a stage; 222 without a stage
  • Banquet: 120
  • Banquet with Stage: 90
  • Fair: 38
  • Board Room: 42
  • Chair Circle: 60
  • 3x6 Classroom: 104
  • Table Square: 60
  • U-Shape Tables: 54

Amenities

  • Hardwood floor
  • Brick walls
  • Sky light

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 44 ft by 50 ft
  • Size: 2,235 sq. ft

Calvert (Room 2100)

Calvert

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $530 $315 Not available
University Departments $200 $125 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $11 per hour

Max Room Capacities

  • Board Room: 26 (16 seats at the table; 9 seats around the perimeter)
  • Room must be used as is.

Amenities

  • Executive Boardroom Table 
  • Carpet
  • Windows with blinds
  • Credenza suitable for food/beverage setup

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 27 ft by 18 ft
  • Size: 486 sq. ft

Crossland (Room 2200)

Crossland

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $530 $315 Not available
University Departments $200  $125 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $11 per hour

Max Room Capacities

  • Board Room: 26 (16 seats at the table; 9 seat around the perimeter)
  • Room must be used as is

Amenities

  • Executive Boardroom Table 
  • Carpet
  • Windows with blinds
  • Credenza suitable for food/beverage setup

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 27 ft by 19 ft
  • Size: 513 sq. ft

Edgar Allan Poe (2101)

Edgar Allen Poe Room with a wooden table and 12 chairs.

 

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $240 $130 Not available
University Departments $80 $50 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $6 per hour

Max Room Capacity

This room as a closed square table (boardroom) setup with seating for 12. The room must be used as is.

Amenities

  • Carpet
  • No windows
  • Side table for materials or food/beverage setup

Benjamin Banneker (Room 2212)

Banneker

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $705 $425 Not available
University Departments $265  $160 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $16 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 190
  • Banquet: 90
  • Fair: 30
  • Board Room: 54
  • Chair Circle: 60
  • 3x6 Classroom: 83
  • 2x6 Classroom: 107
  • Table Square: 54
  • U-Shape Tables: 48

Amenities

  • Carpet
  • Built-in room divider (divides the room into separate A and B sections. Each section can be reserved independent of the other.)

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 61 ft by 26.1 ft
  • Size: 1592.1 sq. ft

Benjamin Banneker A

Banneker

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $385 $235 Not available
University Departments $145 $95 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $9 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 73
  • Banquet: 40
  • Fair: 16
  • Board Room: 24
  • Chair Circle: 40
  • 3x6 Classroom: 35
  • 2x6 Classroom: 44
  • Table Square: 30
  • U-Shape Tables: 24

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 30.5 ft by 26.1 ft
  • Size: 796.05 sq. ft

Benjamin Banneker B

Banneker

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $385  $235 Not available
University Departments $145 $95 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $9 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 79
  • Banquet: 40
  • Fair: 16
  • Board Room: 24
  • Chair Circle: 40
  • 3x6 Classroom: 38
  • 2x6 Classroom: 47
  • Table Square: 30
  • U-Shape Tables: 24

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 30.5 ft by 26.1 ft
  • Size: 796.05 sq. ft

Nanticoke (Room 1238)

Nanticoke

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $355 $210 Not available
University Departments $135 $85 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $8 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 49
  • Banquet: 40
  • Fair: 14
  • Board Room: 18
  • Chair Circle: 34
  • 3x6 Classroom: 36
  • 2x6 Classroom: 35
  • Table Square: 24
  • U-Shape Tables: 24

Amenities

  • Carpet
  • Windows with blinds

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 24.6 ft by 27 ft
  • Size: 664.2 sq. ft

Margaret Brent (Room 2112)

Margaret

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $630 $375 Not available
University Departments $240 $145 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $15 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 141
  • Banquet: 70
  • Fair: 26
  • Board Room: 48
  • Chair Circle: 60
  • 3x6 Classroom: 71
  • 2x6 Classroom: 77
  • Table Square: 42
  • U-Shape Tables: 42

Amenities

  • Carpet
  • Windows with blinds
  • Built-in room divider (Divides the room into separate A and B sections. Each section can be reserved independent of the other.)

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 52.4 ft by 25.9 ft
  • Size: 1357.16 sq. ft

Margaret Brent A

Margaret

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $355 $210 Not available
University Departments $135 $85 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $8 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 65
  • Banquet: 30
  • Fair: 16
  • Board Room: 24
  • Chair Circle: 37
  • 3x6 Classroom: 29
  • 2x6 Classroom: 32
  • Table Square: 24
  • U-Shape Tables: 18

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 26.2 ft by 25.9 ft
  • Size: 678.58 sq. ft

Margaret Brent B

Margaret

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $355 $210 Not available
University Departments $135 $85 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $8 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 60
  • Banquet: 30
  • Fair: 16
  • Board Room: 24
  • Chair Circle: 38
  • 3x6 Classroom: 29
  • 2x6 Classroom: 35
  • Table Square: 24
  • U-Shape Tables: 18

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 26.2 ft by 25.9 ft
  • Size: 678.58 sq. ft

Juan Ramon Jimenez (Room 2208)

Jimenez

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $630  $375 Not available
University Departments $240 $145 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $15 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 143
  • Banquet: 50 with tech; 70 without tech
  • Fair: 26
  • Board Room: 42
  • Chair Circle: 56
  • 3x6 Classroom: 71
  • 2x6 Classroom: 86
  • Table Square: 48
  • U-Shape Tables: 42

Amenities

  • Carpet
  • Windows with blinds

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 47.4 ft by 26.5 ft
  • Size: 1,256.1 sq. ft

Pyon Su (Room 2108)

Pyon Su

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $355 $210 Not available
University Departments $135 $85 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $8 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 62
  • Banquet: 30
  • Fair: 16
  • Board Room: 30
  • Chair Circle: 36
  • 3x6 Classroom: 32
  • 2x6 Classroom: 41
  • Table Square: 20
  • U-Shape Tables: 27

Amenities

  • Carpet
  • Windows with blinds

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 34.9 ft by 18.6 ft
  • Size: 612 sq. ft

Thurgood Marshall (Room 2113)

Marshall

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $355 $210 Not available
University Departments $135 $85 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $8 per hour

Max Room Capacities

The room capacities listed below, are the maximum capacity seating for each type of configuration in this specific space. When using the maximum seating capacity, there will be no extra space in the room for additional elements such as food tables, coat racks, etc. The addition of these other elements in a room takes away space that is available for seating.

  • Auditorium: 49
  • Banquet: 30
  • Fair: 14
  • Board Room: 18
  • Chair Circle: 34
  • 3x6 Classroom: 26
  • 2x6 Classroom: 32
  • Table Square: 24
  • U-Shape Table: 18

Amenities

  • Carpet
  • Windows with blinds

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 23.9 ft by 25.8 ft
  • Size: 616.62 sq. ft

Harriet Tubman (Room 2110)

Harriet Tubman

This room is not currently available for use. 

Hoff Theater

Hoff Theatre

Rates


Client Type Full Day Rate Partial Day Rate Hourly Rate
Non-University Client $1,815  $1,085 Not available
University Departments $805 $485 Not available
Student Organizations Not available Not available $45 per hour

Max Room Capacities

  • Capacity: 500

Amenities

  • Full stage (No back stage space; Stage is ADA accessible)
  • 2 Dressing Rooms (Downstairs and not ADA accessible)
  • 2 Restrooms for guests in theater lobby
  • Large movie screen

Dimensions and Size

  • Dimension: 65 ft by 23 ft
  • Size: 1,495 sq. ft

Baltimore Room Stage

The Baltimore Room is designated overflow seating for the Food Court. The space includes a small elevated stage.

There is  very limited availability to use this space for meetings and events, for campus organizations, with the following special expectations:

  • Total event reservation time cannot exceed four (4) hours, including any setup or teardown.
  • Meetings and events must be open to everyone / anyone. No admission fees, donations, or sales of any type.
  • No events that require/include any type of registration or ticketing to attend
  • The furniture setup cannot be altered in any way. No additional furniture will be added, except on the stage.
  • AV equipment can be requested for the stage (normal fees apply)
  • No equipment can be stored in this space
  • Stamp has the right to control the sound volume for events in this space.

Seating Capacity:  275

Food Court Booths

Client Type Cost Per Day
Sponsored Non-University Groups (Non-University individuals/groups must either be sponsored by the University Career Center, or DSA Development. Reservation requests are not accepted directly from non-university individuals/groups.) $100
University Departments $50
Student Organizations $25

  • No sales or fundraising of any type can occur at the booths
  • Amplified sound and live music are not permitted
  • No access to electricity
  • All activity is limited to the booth space. Free standing displays such as easels, must be kept directly behind or on the assigned booth.
  • Booths cannot be left unattended.

Academic Classroom Spaces

Event & Guest Services has access to schedule a limited number of classrooms spaces in the academic buildings listed below. Classroom spaces may only be used by registered student organizations at the following times: Monday through Friday 5 to 10 p.m. ; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., during fall and spring semester when regular classes are in sessions.  Academic classroom spaces are not avaibale for use during fall break, Thanksgiving break, winter break, January term, spring break, summer, reading days, or final exam periods.

Registered student orgs may begin to submit reservation requests on the first day of classes of fall and spring semester, for events to be held during the same semester.  All reservation requests must be submitted in eCalendar at least 7-days in advance.

Spaces include:

  • Armory
  • Art-Sociology
  • Frances Scott Key
  • Jimenez
  • Lefrak
  • Math (Kirwan Hall)
  • School of Public Health
  • Susquehanna
  • Symons

Memorial Chapel

Anyone is welcome to reserve space in Memorial Chapel regardless of their affiliation to the University. The Memorial Chapel is an ideal location for concerts, lectures, weddings, meetings, convocations, commencements and everything in between. You can check availability of your desired event date by completing our non-binding reservation inquiry form.

Rentable Spaces at Memorial Chapel

Rates & Capacity


Space Student Groups Campus Departments General Public Capacity
Main Chapel $60 per hour $110 per hour $220 per hour 1,000
Garden Chapel & Gardens $50 per hour $55 per hour $95 per hour 100
Lounge $25 per hour $30 per hour $35 per hour 25
Conference Room $25 per hour $30 per hour $35 per hour 18

  • The Student Group rate applies to student organizations that are sponsored, approved and registered with Campus Programs
  • The Department rate applies to valid campus departments with a KFS account
  • The General Public rate applies to all others
  • Food and non alcoholic beverages are allowed with prior permission in the Gardens. 

Payment can be made by major credit cards, checks, money orders and campus KFS accounts. Cash is not accepted. If you wish to pay by check or money order please make arrangements to drop off the payment in person. Checks can be made out to "University of Maryland." All rental fees must be paid in full one (1) year before the event date, except for wedding fees, which may be divided into two or three payments.


Labyrinth

While anyone is welcome to walk the labyrinth on their own, for the cost of the Garden Chapel you can have a facilitated meditation and walk for your group. Reach out at at 301-314-9866 or chapel@umd.edu to book your one hour walk today!


Event Managers

Every event at the Chapel is assigned an Event Manager that will handle setting up the Chapel equipment (such as tables, chairs, sound system, etc.) prior to the start of the event. Before your event date please call the Reservations Office at 301-314-9866. with questions about equipment and set up.

Audio Systems

Only the property of Memorial Chapel may be plugged into the microphone jacks in the Main Chapel. Clients may, however, plug cords into the electrical outlets in the Main Chapel.

Prerecorded Music

The Chapel’s sound system has the ability to play prerecorded music via an auxiliary cord. If you plan to use prerecorded music during your event, you will need to create a Spotify playlist with all the music you plan to use in the order that it will play during your program. This will eliminate the need to switch mediums during the event and will reduce confusion and make your program run more smoothly.

The Chapel staff member assigned to your event will operate the sound system for you.


Microphones

The Chapel’s sound system includes 2 floor standing microphones, a lectern with microphone, one handheld wireless microphone and two wireless lapel microphones. Table-top microphone stands are also available. The Chapel Event Manager will meet with you at your rehearsal or set-up time for your event to review which microphones you will be using and where you would like them placed. They will make sure everything is on and working before your event begins. After your event, please do not allow members of your party to unplug microphones from the microphone jacks. This causes a loud popping noise that will damage the speakers. All wireless microphones must be returned to the Chapel Event Manager directly following the event. After an inventory is taken at the conclusion of your event, if any piece of equipment is missing or damaged, the renter will be charged the replacement or repair price of the missing item.


Assisted Listening Devices

The Chapel’s sound system is equipped with assisted listening devices to accommodate the hearing impaired and others that may benefit from their use. If you anticipate that any of your guests will need use of one of these devices please contact the Chapel office at 301-314-9866 at least two weeks before your event so we can make arrangements.
Feel free to call the Chapel to set up an appointment to test the new system prior to your event at 301-314-9866.

Usage Guidelines

  1. Renters must not be on the Chapel premises before contracted rental start times or after contracted rental end times.
  2. Renters are responsible for the cleanup of all items, excluding property of Memorial Chapel.
  3. Alcohol is strictly prohibited anywhere on Memorial Chapel premises.
  4. Smoking is prohibited inside the Chapel building.
  5. Animals are prohibited unless approved through the Reservations Office.
  6. Wax candles are prohibited.
  7. Using tape, tacks and other adhesive on pews or any other structures is prohibited.
  8. No equipment is to be plugged into the Chapel sound system, besides the property of Memorial Chapel. Renters may, however, plug cords into Chapel outlets.
  9. Food and drink are allowed in the Lounge and Conference Room only.
  10. Any elaborate or set-up needs to be approved by the Chapel Reservations Office in advance.
  11. Admission may not be charged at events. Donations may be accepted, but no one may be denied entrance due to non-payment to the renter.
  12. Renters will be financially responsible for damage to the building caused by renters or guests.

Cancellation Policy

Understanding that the Chapel is harmed by last minute cancellations and due to the nature of event planning the Chapel will have little or no opportunity to resell space, the following policies govern cancellation of general reservations:

  • Please submit all cancellations in writing to the Chapel Reservations Office:
    1101 Memorial Chapel, College Park, MD 20742 or via email at chapel@umd.edu
  • If your notice to cancel is received more than 30 days prior to your event, then you will receive at 50% refund.
  • If notice is received less than 30 days prior, no refund will be issued. However, credit may be issued to be put toward future events within three years of original booking date.

For wedding reservations:

  • All cancelations must be received in writing via mail or email.
  • If your notice is received more than 6 months prior to your event, then you will receive a partial refund. The deposit is nonrefundable.
  • If your notice is received less than 6 months prior to your event, then no refund will be issued.

Outdoor Event Spaces

Reservable outdoor event spaces include McKeldin Mall, Hornbake Plaza, Nyumburu Amphitheater and tables outside of Stamp. 

We do not permit non-university individuals or groups (inlcuding UMD Alumni) to use outdoor event spaces for any personal or business functions. 

McKeldin Mall

  • McKeldin Mall - East: This is the side of the Mall closest to Main Administration building. This space starts at the literal West end of the Fountain and goes to the end of the grass closest to Main Admin. The Sundial area and the main sidewalk that crosses the Mall are not included in this space.
  • McKeldin Mall - West: This is the side of the Mall closest to McKeldin Library. This space only includes grass space starting at the wall at the bottom of the McKeldin Steps and stopping at the half wall at the end the grass. This space does not include use of the following: the Sundial area or the main sidewalk crossing the center of the Malll, the Fountain, or the McKeldin Steps.  Nothing may be setup on the main sidewalk running past the Sundial. Nothing may be setup on or attached to the Sundial.
  • The McKeldin Steps: This space is limited to the steps in front of the Testudo statute and the landing at the bottom/end of those steps. Use of this space does not include any sidewalk space at the top of the McKeldin Steps and in front of the McKeldin Library. Groups using the McKeldin steps may not block or impede the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on sidewalks, block or impede access to theTestudo statue, or to McKeldin Library.
  • McKeldin Library Outside Table - North: When facing the Library, this tabling space is located on the patch of red brick on the RIGHT (adjacent to round cement bench).  All tabling must take place on the patch of red brick on the RIGHT. Organizations must provide their own table, which cannot exceed 3x6.
  • McKeldin Library Outside Table - South: When facing the Library, this tabling space is located on the patch of red brick on the LEFT (adjacent to the round cement bench). All tabling must take place on the patch of red brick on the LEFT. Organizations must provide their own table, which cannot exceed 3x6.

Please note: There are no alternate inside locations for outside table reservations when there is inclement weather (cold, heat, snow, rain, etc.)

Free Speech

McKeldin Mall East, McKeldin Mall West and McKeldin Steps are also spaces designated for free speech events (expressive activity) for registered student organizations and individual UMD students. Student organizations must submit requests in eCalendar at least seven (7) days in advance. Individual UMD students must complete and submit the UMD Expressive Activity Registration Form at least seven (7) days in advance.

Noise

Public address systems and other amplified sound is only permitted at the following times in outdoor spaces:

  • Friday: 5 to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m.

Stamp does not provide any equipment for furniture for outdoor events. Equipment may be rented from UMD Facilities Management.

Hornbake Plaza

The reservable space is the bricked space in the center of the plaza, not including any adjacent sidewalks, or concrete areas.

Free Speech

Hornbake Plaza is also a space designated for free speech events (expressive activity) for registered student organizations and individual UMD students. Student organizations must submit requests in eCalendar at least seven (7) days in advance. Individual UMD students must complete and submit the UMD Expressive Activity Registration Form at least seven (7) days in advance.

Hornbake Plaza is the only outdoor event space available to non-University individulas/groups and only for the purpose of free speech (expressive activity). Non-University entities interested in requesting use of outdoor space for a free speech (expressive activity) event must complete the UMD Expressive Activity Registration Form

  • We do not permit non-university individuals/groups (inlcuding UMD Alumni) to use outdoor event spaces for any personal or business functions. 

Noise

Public address systems and other amplified sound is only permitted at the following times in outdoor spaces:

  • Friday: 5 to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m.

Stamp does not provide any equipment for furniture for outdoor events. Equipment may be rented from UMD Facilities Management.

Nyumburu Amphitheater

The Amphitheater located just outside of the Cultural Center is an open space available for reservation for an array of events from cultural shows, rallies, and many more!

The Nyumburu Amphitheater is available for reservation by student organizations and university departments. 

  • University Departments: No rental Fee
  • Student Organizations: No rental Fee

Noise

Public address systems and other amplified sound is only permitted at the following times in outdoor spaces:

  • Friday: 5 to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m.

Stamp does not provide any equipment for furniture for outdoor events. Equipment may be rented from UMD Facilities Management.

Stamp Outdoor Tables

There are 6 seperate tabling spots. Stamp will provide 1- 3x6 table (no chairs).

  • Non-University individual/groups have the opportunity to reserve a Stamp Outside Table for free speech purposes (expressive activity) for literature distributions only. Non-University entities interested in requesting use of a Stamp Outdoor Table for a literature distribution for a free speech (expressive activity) event must complete the UMD Expressive Activity Registration Form.

Please note: There are no alternate inside locations for outside table reservations when there is inclement weather (cold, heat, snow, rain, etc.)

Noise

Public address systems and other amplified sound is only permitted at the following times in outdoor spaces:

  • Friday: 5 to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m.

Stamp does not provide any equipment for furniture for outdoor events. Equipment may be rented from UMD Facilities Management.


Additional Fees

Please note: Fees are subject to change with advance notice.

Extended Building Hours Fees

Requests to extend building hours on Friday night, Saturday morning, Saturday night, or Sunday morning, must be submitted at least 14 business days in advance, and are subject to approval. No early open requests will be approved for Monday through Friday. There is no guarantee that all requests can be accommodated.  Additional charges will be incurred for approved early openings (Saturday or Sunday; no events prior to 7:00 am) or a late closings (Friday or Saturday, events must end by 3:00 am).  

Hourly Rates for Approved Extensions:

  • Student Organizations: $75 an hour
  • University Departments: $150 an hour
  • Non-University Clients: $225 an hour

Room Setup Changes & Logistics Fees

  • Room Flips (50% of normal room rental rate): Room rental fees include one (1) setup for each room. If a room setup is changed during the course of an event or reservation additional charges will be assessed. There must be adequate time allotted for room flips to be accomplished. Larger rooms and more elaborate setups require more time to be completed. Room flips must be discussed in advance with your Event Coordinator.
  • Setup Days (50% of normal room rental rate): A reservation must be made to reserve rooms for any additional setup needed by the client and/or an outside vendor (displays, booths, materials, etc.).
  • Excessive Cleaning / Damage: If damage or loss occurs, the group responsible for the reservation will be liable for any charges. Fees include up to $30 per staff hour, plus the cost of materials.

Service Fees

  • Linen Service ($10 per linen): We offer limited linen service for events in Stamp not catered by Good Tidings. There are black round and black rectangular linen available that fit Stamp tables. Arrangements must be discussed in advance with your Event Coordinator.
  • Pipe & Drape (per 10 ft section): We have a limited supply of pipe & drape that can be used for events in Stamp. Arrangements must be discussed in advance with your Event Coordinator.     
    • Student Organizations: $30
    • University Departments: $36
    • Non-University Clients: $42

Third-Party Vendors Fees

  • Outside Vendor Coordination (15% of rental costs): Stamp has a limited inventory of some event equipment (tables, easels, staging, etc.). We are unable to guarantee for multiple special conconfigurations. When requested setups exceed our inventory there will be costs associate with the rental of additional equipment. If Stamp is unable to provide particular equipment, Event Coordinators, can work with other University service providers or third party vendors to make those arrangements. Clients will be billed for the cost of the item(s) in addition to this service charge.

Deliveries & Storage Policy

  • No Storage: There is no storage space available in Stamp for client materials/equipment.
  • Deliveries: Clients are responsible for arranging for the delivery of event materials and/or equipment to the Stamp, and being present to receive the materials and/or equipment at delivery. Materials/Equipment that clients arrange to have delivered for events will not be accepted/signed for by Stamp employees. Stamp employees will not be responsible for the movement, setup, or teardown of any equipment or materials arranged by clients.
Adele H. Stamp Student Union
3972 Campus Drive College Park, MD 20742
stampinfo@umd.edu 301-314-3375