The University Centre, located at the heart of McGill University’s campus, is a vibrant hub for student activities, events, and services. As the home of the Students’ Society of McGill University (É«½ç°É), we offer multiple event spaces, a range of services, and various amenities to support student life and engagement.
To browse our available event spaces, please visit the View Our Spaces page on the É«½ç°É website.
The operating hours of the building are:
Monday & Tuesday – 8:30 am-9:30 pm
Thursday & Friday – 8:30 am-10:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed.Â
Weekends, Holidays and Reading Weeks are treated as special requests; please contact us for more information.
How to book your space If you belong to a É«½ç°É-Affiliated Group
É«½ç°É-Affiliated Groups receive subsidized hours
Full Status Clubs: 5 hours/week + 4 hours/week of tabling. Interim Status Clubs: 3 hours/week + 2 hours/week of tabling. Services: 6 hours/week + 4 hours/week of tabling.
±õ³§³Ò’s: 2 hours/week + 1 hour/week of tablingRoom hours are calculated based on each space used, not per reservation.
Example:(2) rooms being utilized for the same event for a (2) hour period = (4) hours total, not (2) hours total.
Please note that:
After exceeding these hours, there is a 50% discount on the regular rates
Additional add-ons and amenities incur extra fees.
É«½ç°É groups cannot book spaces on behalf of third-party organizations that are not É«½ç°É-affiliated. The event must always be a true collaboration, booked in the name of your group, with your members present and serving as the primary point of contact and organizers. Additional fees may apply for:
Cleaning/maintenance/damages
Porter setup /take-down
No-show/cancellation fees
Booking Process
Please note that events held inside the University Centre do not require a Declaration of Events & Activities Form to be submitted.
Familiarize yourself with our and where you’ll find important information about booking rules.
Submit Your Request → Minimum (7) business days in advance via the .
This is where requests are submitted; however, you will need to wait for official approval.
Reservations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
Address follow-up questions from the Events Specialist
Review & sign the booking agreement (if applicable)
Receive confirmation: No Fees vs. Fees
Make payment to É«½ç°É and Service Providers (if applicable)
Archive documentation for audit purposes
How to book your space If you belong to a É«½ç°É-Affiliated Group (SPECIAL BOOKING)
Special Booking:Â
• To request the use of Room 301 – Ballroom, please fill out the . • To submit a request for a special event with certain complexity (out of the regular opening hours, special activities, multiple rooms, food, alcohol ), submit the • To host an event at Gerts Bar, please make sure to fill out the