Meeting and Event Spaces
Collaboration by Design
We host our own courses and use the classrooms here that were strategically designed for flexibility, collaboration, inclusion, and transparency. Throughout SCD, the spaces can be rearranged to suit the experience: small conference space or lecture with many attendees; walk-through eavesdropping or open-air brainstorming.
Our goal is to tear down walls (literally and physically) to remove barriers for interaction and sharing of ideas. We hope just being here sparks new thoughts and partnerships. Bonus: No charge to reserve space (for campus-affiliated guests)
Who Can Reserve Spaces in SCD
- Anyone on campus who needs a flexible classroom that allows for greater collaboration
- RSOs and student teams who need space to meet regularly and access to design resources
- Groups who need space or lockers to work on their projects.
A valid University email address is required to reserve spaces and an active I-Card is required to check out any equipment. If you're part of the campus community, you can use anything in SCD for whatever you are working on.
For more information, check out our full building policies page.
Classroom 1000
This classroom is flexible with collaborative furnishings and features, including tables, chairs, and whiteboards on wheels, and seating for up to 40 people.
Classroom 1002
This room has flexible seating for up to 30 people, and is ideal for lectures and presentations, or move the desks together to create collaboration pods.
Classroom 0060
SCD's lower level classroom has seating for up to 30, and flexible furniture on wheels that can easily be rearranged to meet the needs of your class or event.
Starlight Room
The Starlight Room inspired our light-themed room names, with light that pours in from all sides. The room is great for small meetings with seating for up to 24.
Upper Lobby
SCD's upper lobby connects the Gallery and Starlight Room, and has high-top tables with seating for up to 26 along with cafe tables for another 10 guests.
Meeting room 1070
This conference room is perfect for in-person or hybrid meetings, with seating for up to 11, and walls lined with a whiteboard and a large-screen monitor.
The Gallery
The Gallery offers a place to get inspired, host an event, or just relax while you soak in the atmosphere. The space has a built-in PA system and room for up to 70 in casual seating among the artwork.
Amphitheater
Our Amphitheater is created by the winding ramp that coils into the lower level, and can be seen from all around the building. With space for up to 30 people, this is a great place to share, present, or just hang out.
Lower Lobby
SCD's lower lobby, with its large step seating and tucked-away couches, is an excellent spot for mingling events, poster sessions, or small groups to work along the 100-foot wall of whiteboards.
Sunset Studio 1050
The Sunset Studio is a space dedicated to "resident" student groups and project teams, where residents can host events or meetings for up to 50 people.
Twilight Studio 0050
The Twilight Studio is also dedicated to "resident" student groups and project teams, and includes project "bays" for teams to work on large design and builds.
Studio 1060
Studio 1060 houses short-term residencies that run from 1-4 weeks, such as RSOs and student teams, or classes that need a large space for special projects.
Become a Resident Team or RSO
Resident teams and groups gain access to even more resources through SCD, and are a core part of how we bring multi-disciplinary guests from all around campus to the Center.
Learn more about becoming a Resident, and fill out the new resident request form to get started.
SCD Resident Teams and RSOs
What is the SCD Residency Program?
SCD has developed a program for registered student organizations and project teams to become “residents” of one of the collaboration studios within SCD. The residency program is built to give dedicated space to student organizations and provide opportunities for these groups to collaborate with each other in a shared space. Residents will have special access to SCD’s spaces and resources, all the while being a part of SCD’s community of collaborators. The residency program provides a “home base” for student organizations that are cross-disciplinary, and creates a space and community where every student can feel like they belong.
What are the benefits of being a resident?
Being a resident in SCD has its perks! Members of resident RSO’s will gain exclusive card access to their assigned collaboration studio. Residents can also instantly book their own spaces** within SCD by assigning a group contact to have special privileges to our online reservation system. This includes reserving areas within the assigned collaboration studio, along with classrooms and meeting rooms. **public areas such as Starlight, Gallery, Upper/Lower Lobbies, and the Amphitheater will still require a request to be approved by SCD staff.
Each resident group will also get assigned their own dedicated locker(s) for storing their items, along with the ability to utilize SCD’s mailing address for delivery of mail/packages.
Residents of Twilight Studio will get a designated work space in the studio, as well as access to shared work areas. Residents of Sunset Studio will have access to event space within the studio, along with shared workspaces.
All residents of both studios will get priority access to SCD events and workshops, such as RSO mixers, human-centered design workshops and bootcamps, Reading Day events, and more. Our SCD programming staff can also provide limited event support to those who need a little help getting their events off the ground.
And last but not least, SCD can provide marketing opportunities for resident events or activities. Promotional opportunities include: allowing internal posting and recruiting, social media exposure through SCD channels, allowing residents to “takeover” SCD’s socials for a period, or promoting resident events through the SCD newsletter and website.
What are the policies that residents must follow?
Residents are expected to follow the SCD Building Policies and Shop Policies (if applicable). Beyond the general building policies, SCD residents are expected to be good citizens of their respective studios by being respectful and mindful of others working in their shared space. Since residents will be sharing the space used for events and meetings, they are also expected to work with other groups utilizing the space to coordinate calendars and timelines of events.
While residents have special permissions to book space for themselves in both the studio and other SCD spaces, we ask that organizations use this privilege responsibly by not overbooking spaces so every resident can have equal opportunity and access to space throughout SCD. SCD reserves the right to cancel bookings as needed to ensure equal access among organizations.
Residents should use their card access to SCD’s studios and meeting spaces responsibly. This means only approved team members should be in restricted access spaces that require card access. These areas are locked in order to provide safe and secure spaces for resident groups. Please be sure to close all doors and lockers to be mindful of all residents in the spaces. Locked doors can never be propped open, unless permission has been coordinated with SCD for special events.
How do I become a resident at SCD?
Teams interested in becoming a resident of SCD should complete this form so that we can collect information about your group. This will help us determine which studio your RSO will be assigned to, and get you on your way to receiving card access, lockers, space and all the other resident benefits!
After the form is submitted, our programming team will reach out to set up a meeting to get your organization all settled in! During this meeting we’ll: review the use of space and have the main contact sign off on the relevant policies, help you pick out a locker and get your passcode set up, and work with your group to create branding for your locker.