Usage Guidelines

• Only St. Mary’s University students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests are permitted to use the University Center. Children under the age of seventeen (17) will be allowed to use the facility only when attending a sponsored event and they are accompanied by a student, faculty member, staff member or alumnus of the University.
• St. Mary’s University has adopted a policy which prohibits smoking inside any University building. Therefore, the University Center is a smoke-free building. Respecting the rights of smokers, several outdoor patios are conveniently accessible for those who choose to smoke.
• In keeping with the spirit of the University Center, students will have first priority in reservation of Center space. Priority following students, will be 1) Marianists, Faculty, and Staff; 2) Trustees; 3) Alumni; and 4) Outside users. Every effort will be made to accommodate all requests for space. When the University Center Director determines a re-assignment of space is necessary, proper notification will be given to all parties so as not to disrupt any group’s meeting or event.
• Equipment and furnishings of the University Center may not be removed from the facility.
• Groups and individuals using the University Center are responsible for ANY damage to University property. Repair or replacement cost will be charged immediately upon determination of such cost.
• Alcoholic beverages may be served at scheduled events in the University Center only when properly authorized according to University policy.
• The University, University Center and University Center staff is not responsible for the belongings of its users. Items found will be taken to the Information Desk on the first floor and then forwarded to University Police.
• Only University Center employees are permitted behind the Information Desk.
• Animals of all kinds, with the exception of service animals, are prohibited from the University Center.
• Persons using the University Center are required to dress appropriately, including wearing a shirt and shoes.
• Food service items such as trays, cutlery, dishes, etc. should not be removed from the dining room.
• Users may not rearrange furniture in the meeting rooms unless it is placed back in its original location upon completion of the program or meeting.
• Persons using the University Center are required to be considerate of other users and refrain from boisterous or loud behavior. University Center management reserves the right to monitor and respond to behavior that may be disruptive.
• Bicycles, roller skates, in line skates, scooters and skate boards are strictly prohibited.
• Care and maintenance of office areas: As tenants of the University Center, all individuals, students, and staff have a responsibility to maintain the facility. Any damages to floors, walls, windows, etc. should be reported as soon as possible to the University Center Director (436- 3714). Spills of any kind should be reported immediately to the University Center staff (213- 1713) or the Student Life Office (436-3714). Student organizations and staff are expected to be diligent relative to the maintenance of their offices. This includes taking measures to protect floors, walls, and permanent installations such as shelving and countertops. The University Center Director will make periodic maintenance tours to determine upkeep needs. All housekeeping, maintenance, and operational needs should be conveyed to the University Center Director for coordination with the appropriate campus departments.