Room Reservations
We have a number of lounges and meeting rooms available for student organization, staff, and faculty use at Merrill College. Please download and review the room reservation policy documents before making a reservation.
Baobab Lounge
*Update! Regarding Fall Quarter Reservations for Baobab Lounge:
We will not be accepting any new reservations for the Fall quarter. You do not need to worry if you already have a reservation for the Fall quarter. All reservations that were previously approved will be honored. Please come back to our website in November for updates and to make future reservations.*
Dedicated primarily as a student lounge and may be booked for use by student groups.
The Baobab Lounge has the following amenities:
- Television, DVD, and digital computer inputs (DVI); surround sound system
- Seating on couches and chairs, several tables
- Piano, snack machine
- Available for student org use
Capacity: 20 seated, 30 standing
Access: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Baobab Lounge Reservations Policies
Charles E. Merrill Lounge
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May be reserved by staff and faculty for academic-related events and activities, e.g. colloquia, workshops, or guest lectures.
Capacity: 20 seated, 45 standing
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Available Hours for Lounge:
Note: If an event shows as "BUSY" on the Calendar, the time slot is RESERVED.
Casa Latina 3rd Floor
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Casa Latina is a quiet study area for students.The 3rd-floor loft may be reserved for group use until 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Capacity: 20 seated, 25 standing Casa Latina Reservation Policies
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Cultural Center at Merrill | Not accepting any new reservations for Fall 2023.
*Update! Regarding Fall Quarter Reservations for Merrill Cultural Center:
We will not be accepting any new reservations for the Fall quarter. You do not need to worry if you already have a reservation for the Fall quarter. All reservations that were previously approved will be honored. Please come back to our website in November for updates and to make future reservations.*
Designed to hold lectures, dinners, theater performances, and other large-scale events.
The Cultural Center at Merrill has the following equipment:
- 30 tables, 350 chairs
- Stage
- Screen, projector, computer/DVD player
- PA system, microphones
- Theatrical lighting
Capacity: 350 seated, 400 standing
Access: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Cultural Center at Merrill Reservation Policies
Map to Cultural Center at Merrill
View Room Layout Possibilities here
Merrill Plaza | Not accepting any new reservations for Fall 2023.
This outdoor space is located in the social center of Merrill and may be reserved for occasional events. Due to its proximity to classrooms and residential buildings, the Merrill Plaza is subject to usage limits outlined by the Student Policies and Regulations Handbook, University Policies, and the Use of University Properties for Free Speech.
The Merrill Plaza has the following amenities:
- Outdoor picnic tables
Access: Variable; coordinate with the facility manager.
Use of the Merrill Plaza does not include the lawn.
Student Policies and Regulation Handbook (see sections 30.00 and 40.00)
Use of University Properties for Free Speech
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