Facilities Event Guidelines
Porter College facilities are not generally open to use by the public. Venue rental and labor fees may apply. Please contact the Activities Office, 459-2857, to discuss details of your program. With the exception of Room C-118 and rooms in D-building, summer scheduling and supervision of these facilities is done by UCSC Conference and Summer Housing, 459-2611. During the academic year, reservations can be made within a year in advance.
George P. Hitchcock Lounge Hours and Guidelines
Dining Hall Foyer Hours and Guidelines
C-118 Hours and Guidelines
Study Center Hours and Guidelines
J. B. Hall Gallery and Bridge Gallery Hours and Guidelines
Porter / Kresge Dining Hall Guidelines
Porter Quad (between Porter "A" & "B" Residence Halls)
Porter Lower Quad (in front of Porter "C" - Dining Hall)
George P. Hitchcock Lounge Hours and Guidelines
LOCATION: C Building
FACILITY: Multi-purpose lounges with carpet, tables, and comfortable couches. Additional chairs and tables and AV support can be provided.
USE: General recreation, meetings, Residential Life programs.
SCHEDULING: May be reserved by any campus group/office. Only Porter Staff may reserve for private meetings or for programs no longer than 4 hours.
RESERVATIONS: Contact James Blaine or the ACPC, Porter College Activities, 459-2857.
Fees: No cost for Registered Student Organizations, $100.00 for UCSC Units.
KEYS: No need to obtain keys for this area; open according to schedule below.
OPENS:
8:00 AM weekdays (opened by Custodial Staff)
10:00 AM weekends (opened by Custodial Staff); by request during holiday periods
CLOSES: 1:00 AM daily (locked by Community Service Officers)
MAINTAIN: Custodial Services provides routine cleaning and Student Activities office administers equipment. Groups reserving the space must clean up after themselves and leave the space (including furniture) in the same manner in which it was found.
Dining Hall Foyer Hours and Guidelines
FACILITY: Multi-purpose open space with carpet and comfortable couches, offers upright piano, space for tabling, awareness bulletin boards and trophy cases, access to C-building bathrooms, entrance to Hungry Slug and the Dining Hall.
USE: General lounging, studying, awareness displays, or tabling for events. Not appropriate for meetings or classes.
SCHEDULING: Cannot be reserved: high traffic open space. When Dining Hall is reserved, this area automatically comes with it.
RESERVATIONS: For tabling and displays, contact James Blaine or the ACPC, Porter College Activities Office, 459-2857.
KEYS: No need to obtain keys for this area; open according to schedule below.
OPENS: 7:00 AM weekdays (opened by Dining Staff)
CLOSES: 7:00 PM daily (closed by Dining Staff)
WEEKENDs / after hours: Key access, Porter Activities staff required
MAINTAIN: Custodial Services provides routine cleaning and Student Activities office administers equipment. Groups or students using the space must clean up after themselves and leave the space (including furniture) in the same manner in which it was found.
C-118 Hours and Guidelines
FACILITY: Multi-purpose classroom with carpet and desk/chair combinations, can be set with a few tables.
USE: General meetings, CORE course sections, educational programs.
SCHEDULING: May be reserved by any campus group for private meetings or up to 4 hours per day and 4 days per week, at any time.
RESERVATIONS: Contact James Blaine or the ACPC, Porter College Activities Office, 459-2857.
KEYS: To checkout keys for this area, contact Porter Activities the business day prior to the event, during regular business hours. Keys must be returned by 12:00 Noon of the following business day.
Fees: $45.00 for Registered Student Organizations, $100.00 for UCSC Units. NOTE: Staff required for access, labor fees may apply for after hours access.
OPENS: Key access
CLOSES: Key access
MAINTAIN: College Activities Office administers equipment. Groups reserving the space must clean up after themselves and leave the space (including furniture) in the same manner in which it was found.
Study Center Hours and Guidelines
LOCATION: D Building
FACILITY:Study lounges with carpet, comfortable couches, group tables with chairs, and private desks. Can be set with additional chairs.
USE: Study only, and occasional trainings / meetings when classes are not in session. Seminar room may be used for small meetings, instruction and study groups.
SCHEDULING: Cannot be reserved during the year when classes are in session. During summer and break periods, Porter College Staff may reserve the space without limitation. Seminar room use is by reservation only. See below.
RESERVATIONS: Contact James Blaine or the ACPC, Porter College Activities Office, 459-2857.
KEYS: Study Center is open according to the schedule below. Contact the Porter Activities Office for reservations. Seminar room is not currently available for scheduling.
Fees: No cost for Registered Student Organizations, $100.00 for UCSC Units.
OPENS: 8:00 AM weekdays (opened by Custodial Staff)
10:00 AM weekends (opened by Custodial Staff)by College Staff during holiday periods
CLOSES: 1:00 AM daily (locked by CSOs)
MAINTAIN: Custodial Services provides routine cleaning and Student Activities office administers equipment. College Staff reserving the space must clean up after themselves and leave the space (including furniture) in the same manner in which it was found.
J. B. Hall Gallery and Bridge Gallery Hours and Guidelines
LOCATION: C Building
FACILITY: Art galleries with carpet and track lighting, can be set with chairs and tables, offers extra tables and pedestals for artwork upon request. Bridge Gallery also offers balcony views to the Dining Hall, and offers access to Dining Hall Stage Technician Booth.
USE: Art exhibits, receptions, meetings, CORE course sections, technical uses, stage balcony.
SCHEDULING: NOTE: The JB Hall Gallery will be unavailable for reservation until further notice.
Exhibition periods are defined as mid winter quarter until the end of spring quarter. Sorry, no reservations for fall quarter.
During exhibit periods (when an artist has work on display), reservations can be made only by Porter College staff for private meetings and events. During non-exhibit periods, Porter College students may hold events / meetings which are open to the public; and staff may hold either public or private meetings / events. Event duration may not exceed 4 hours, unless the event is an exhibit. Exhibits provisions are to be negotiated with the College Programs Coordinator.
RESERVATIONS: Contact James Blaine or Porter College Activities Office, 459-2857.
Fees: No cost for Registered Student Organizations, $100.00 for UCSC Units. NOTE: Staff required for access, labor fees may apply for after hours access.
OPENS: Key access by Activities Staff
CLOSES: Key access by Activities Staff
MAINTAIN: Student Activities office administers equipment. Groups reserving the space must clean up after themselves and leave the space (including furniture) in the same manner in which it was found.
Porter / Kresge Dining Hall Guidelines
LOCATION: D Building
FACILITY: Multi-use facility: Dining Hall & Performance stage
USE:
- University Dining services daily, Sun. - Thurs.. 7:00 am - 11:pm, Fri. & Sat 7am - 7:00 pm
- Program use: Live theatrical / music / cultural events, movie screenings etc.
- Stage if 24" x 48", includes house lighting & sound packages
- Program use generally requires Porter Activities Tech Staff.
SCHEDULING: Available for Programing after 8:30pm Friday & all day Saturday & Sunday.
RESERVATIONS: Contact James Blaine or Porter College Activities Office, 459-2857.
Fees: $150.00 / day (Student Organization) $350 / day UCSC Units. Plus staff as needed
KEYS: NA
MAINTAIN: Student Activities staff; Groups reserving the space must clean up after themselves and leave the space (including furniture) in the same manner in which it was found.
Porter Quad Guidelines
LOCATION: Between Porter "A" & "B" Residence halls
FACILITY: Open Quad
USE: Generally reserved for College activities & functions and College sponsored Programs
SCHEDULING: Quiet hours observed throughout the Academic Quarter
RESERVATIONS: Contact James Blaine or Porter College Activities Office, 459-2857.
Fees: $65.00 / day (Registered Student Organization) $100 / day UCSC Units
KEYS: NA
MAINTAIN: Student Activities staff; Groups reserving the space must clean up after themselves and leave the space (including furniture) in the same manner in which it was found.
Porter Lower Quad Guidelines
LOCATION: in front of Porter "A" & "B" Residence halls
FACILITY: Open Quad - includes designate Free Speech are for Porter College
USE: Generally reserved for College activities & functions and College sponsored Programs.
The Free Speech area is defined by the hardscape between the Porter "C" and Porter "D" building and does not include the main quad between Porter "A" & "B" residence halls. Free Speech activities must a 10 foot distance from building entrances, stairs & ramps.
Please refer to Dean of Students / Free Speech & section 30.00 of the Student Handbook and University Policies
SCHEDULING: Quiet hours observed throughout the Academic Quarter
RESERVATIONS: Contact James Blaine or Porter College Activities Office, 459-2857.
Fees: 45.00 / day (Registered Student Organization) $100 / day UCSC Units
KEYS: NA
MAINTAIN: Student Activities staff; Groups reserving the space must clean up after themselves and leave the space (including furniture) in the same manner in which it was found.
