The Belonging Center and Mervis Conference Room Combined Reservation Request Form

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RESERVATIONS MORE THAN SIX MONTHS IN ADVANCE ARE NOT PERMITTED.

To gain access to the conference room, please do one of the following:

FOR SWIPE ACCESS

Submit your Andrew ID

Submit the 9-digit number on the front of your CMU photo ID

FOR KEY ACCESS

Stop by ANSYS 250 between 9:00a - 4:30p to pick up the key

The reservation of the room can be revoked at any time by the following offices: The Office of the Dean of the College of Engineering, The Office of the Provost and the Office of the President.
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POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

Please note: Fees will NOT be charged to departments and programs of the College of Engineering. Recording of your Oracle String and/or GL String is in the event of damage to the room and/or area.

The reservation of the room can be revoked at any time by the following offices: The Office of the Dean of the College of Engineering, The Office of the Provost and the Office of the President.

ROOM CAPACITY

The Belonging Center has a capacity of 25+.

The Belonging Center and Mervis have a combined capacity of 50+.

POLICIES

No tape, glue, staples or tacks should be used on any surface.

Any damage sustained will be charged to the host and/or organization's Oracle string - e.g. stains, unplugging of any technology, egregious moving of furniture, etc.

Dean’s Office personnel will inspect the facility after each event. If damages to the room, equipment or furniture are discovered, it is the event host’s responsibility to cover the cost of repairs.

Event host is responsible for arranging and paying for room set-up/tear-down and other services related to FMS, IT/MediaTech, catering, security, etc.

Event host must submit a work order to custodial services (FMS) to ensure that the room is in a clean condition for the next user.

If alcohol is served, it is the event host’s responsibility to designate a University-authorized Social Host who must be in attendance.

Please note: if the kitchen is used during your event, all food and beverage items must be removed from the kitchen and properly disposed. Do not leave any items in the refrigerator or freezer at the conclusion of your event.

If food or drink is served, you are REQUIRED to submit a work order for custodial services (FMS; cleanit@andrew.cmu.edu) to have the room vacuumed and cleared of garbage at the conclusion of your event. If your event uses the kitchen it must be included in the FMS work order. The College reserves the right to also hold you accountable for carpet cleaning if inspection after your event indicates soiling of the carpet.

FEES FOR EXTERNAL DEPARTMENTS & PROGRAMS

Single Event Reservations (The Belonging Center only): $300.

Single Event Reservations (The Belonging Center & Mervis): $250.

Consecutive Event/Day Reservations (The Belonging Center only): $250/day.

Consecutive Event/Day Reservations (The Belonging Center & Mervis): $200/day.

There is an additional fee of $50 when the kitchen is used.

ROOM FURNITURE & TECHNOLOGY RESPONSIBILITIES

The furniture cannot be removed from The Belonging Center and/or Mervis.

The Dean's Office is not responsible for technical issues.

To request use of the video monitor within The Belonging Center and/or Mervis, please indicate within the form. Instructions will be given upon key pick-up. The Dean's Office is not responsible for technical issues.

ADDITIONAL NOTE: If your event in a College of Engineering space requires Audio Visual support—such as microphones, recording, or live streaming—it is essential to coordinate with Media Services from Computing Services (media-services@andrew.cmu.edu). Media Services staff are specifically trained to operate equipment in these rooms and are best equipped to ensure smooth execution and address any technical issues that may arise. Engaging their support helps maintain the quality and reliability of your event.

HELPFUL LINKS

FMS Email: cleanit@andrew.cmu.edu

FMS Link: https://fms-apps.andrew.cmu.edu/workorder/workorder?formname=wo-request

MediaTech: https://www.cmu.edu/computing/services/comm-collab/media-services/event-support.html

Social Host Request Email: social-host@andrew.cmu.edu

Social Host Procedures Link: https://www.cmu.edu/policies/forms-and-documents/social-host-procedures.pdf
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Indicate which facility you would like to reserve* This field is required.
The Belonging Center ONLY
The Belonging Center & Mervis
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Your E-mail* This field is required.
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Name/Purpose of Event* This field is required.
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Access Needed* This field is required.Note: for Badge Swipe and Both options, your Campus e-mail is needed for access
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Start Date (include set up time)* This field is required.
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End Date (include tear-down time)* This field is required.
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Host Department/Organization* This field is required.
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Expected Attendance (25+ The Belonging Center | 25 Mervis | 50+ total max)* This field is required.
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Name of Event Coordinator* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Event Coordinator Campus Address
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Event Coordinator E-mail
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Event Coordinator Phone Number
Area Code
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Will alcohol be served?* This field is required.
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If yes, who is the designated and authorized Social Host?
First Name
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Social Host Campus Address
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Social Host E-mail
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Social Host Phone Number
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Payment Method* This field is required.
GL String
Oracle String
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Oracle StringType in OBJECT CODE, FUNDING SOURCE, FUNCTION, ACTIVITY, ORGANIZATION and ENTITY numbers separated by periods. e.g. 000000.000.000.000000.01 If charges need to be split, please go to the OTHER section and enter additional information.
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Grants LedgerType in PROJECT, TASK and AWARD numbers separated by periods. e.g. 00000.000.000 If charges need to be split, please go to the OTHER section and enter additional information.
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OtherPlease list other Oracle Strings, Grants Ledger numbers, credit card numbers or PO numbers below. Enter N/A if no other information is needed. If charges need to be split, please separate additional information with a semicolon.
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Indicate the FMS Work Order number
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I have reviewed the policies and guidelines outlined above and I agree to comply with them. Please enter your name as confirmation* This field is required.
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Date* This field is required.
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Should be Empty:

RESERVATIONS MORE THAN SIX MONTHS IN ADVANCE ARE NOT PERMITTED.

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

ROOM CAPACITY

POLICIES

FEES FOR EXTERNAL DEPARTMENTS & PROGRAMS

HELPFUL LINKS