#146 - Use of University Facilities and Grounds - Usage Charges
Approved: March 23, 2026
Monitor: Vice President for Student Affairs
Users of University facilities and grounds shall be charged a usage fee as set forth in the Schedule of Charges using the parameters below:
- The Campus Scheduling Office shall be responsible for reviewing and updating facility rates in conjunction with Facilities Planning and Management.
- Usage fees may be waived or reduced provided the President of the University determines (1) that the program is important to the University, (2) that the proposal to bring the program to the University is competitive, (3) that the activity or the scheduling organization has a special relationship to the University, or (4) is an Enrollment Management or Orientation event.
- On-Campus will receive one comped (free) event in the spring and fall semesters. Registered Student Organizations are exempt from any routine usage space rental fees.
- There will be no on-campus charges assessed during the summer term (the day after Spring graduation to the first day of fall classes). Only off-campus groups will be issued space rental charges during the summer.
- All facility charges are to be collected by the Campus Scheduling Office. Charges collected for use of MLK Jr. University Union facilities shall be deposited in an MLK Jr. University Union account. Charges collected for the use of other institutional facilities and space shall be Facilities Planning and Management and the MLK Jr. University Union. These funds shall be used to offset standard maintenance and operational expenses.
- Overtime, extra help and other direct expenses associated with events will be charged to the university account correlated with said expense. Any supplies and special equipment expenses will also be charged to the account.
- Contracts involving obligations for space and facilities shall be signed by the appropriate University agent, only after the Campus Scheduling Office certifies that all required facilities and spaces have been properly scheduled.
MLK Jr. University Union & Academic Buildings
Room Pricing Parameters
Effective 7/1/2026
| BALLROOMS | ON CAMPUS | NON-PROFIT | OFF CAMPUS |
| University Ballroom (UBR) | $75 | $250 | $800 |
| Grand Ballroom (GBR) | $100 | $300 | $950 |
*On campus fees for both ballrooms are applies regardless if an admission fee is charged
*Every on campus department receives one camped event each academic semester
*No on-campus Ballroom charges during the summer
*On-campus fees apply only for the listed spaces below if admission is charged to the guests.
| MLK UNION OTHER SPACES | ON CAMPUS | OFF CAMPUS |
| Small Meeting Room (Casey, Greenup, Paris, Shelbyville, Sullivan, Martinsville) | $30 | $70 |
| Lounges (Bookstore, Bridge, Vending) | $45 | $85 |
| Large Meeting Room (Arcola/Tuscola, Charleston/Mattoon, Effingham) | $35 | $75 |
| Conference Room (1895, Loft, Schahrer) | $40 | $100 |
| 7th St Underground/Rathskeller | $125 | $150 |
| ACADEMIC & OUTDOOR SPACES | ON CAMPUS | OFF CAMPUS |
| Academic Auditoriums (Buzzard, Coleman, Phipps, Physical Science) | $45 | $100 |
| Lumpkin Auditorium | $75 | $125 |
| Academic Classrooms | $30 | $50 |
| Outdoor Spaces (Pavilions, Quads) | $65 | $100 |
| MLK UNION ADDITIONAL FEES (OUTSIDE OF NORMAL BUILDING HOURS) | RATE |
| Early/Late Close | $20/hr |
| Building Supervisor | $20/hr |
| Building Service Worker (BSW) | $25/hr |