Our Space
Benefits of UCCS Downtown
Modern Facilities & Amenities
Equipped with the latest technology to cater to all A/V needs, UCCS Downtown provides microphones and speakers for presentations and video conferences.
Additional Amenities:
- Free coffee & tea for UCCS Downtown donors and alumni.
- Convenient downtown parking.
- Professional staff available for tech support.
Reservation Availability
Our space reservation policy offers several advanced booking options seven days a week:
- UCCS Students & Employees: Up to one year in advance.
- UCCS alumni & UCCS Downtown donors: Up to 3 months in advance.
- Unaffiliated with UCCS: Up to 2 months in advance.
For more information regarding reserving our space, contact the UCCS Downtown Director, Zak Kroger.
Accessible & Affordable
UCCS Downtown offers three locations that can be reserved separately or together, all completely free to use.*
*Reservations can be made for up to 27 free hours per week. Please see the Reservation Policies & Guidelines below for additional details.
Individual Spaces
Classroom
The classroom offers fully customizable tables and seating for up to 30 people (or 46 without tables and adding chairs from the conference room). The space includes a webcam/speaker system and 26 feet of whiteboards (markers included). Guests can connect their laptops to the 86-inch touch-screen computer/monitor, or use the built in computer system. They can also connect their laptops to our ceiling projector and 13-foot screen (which retracts into the ceiling when not in use).
This space is ideal for classes, lectures, large group meetings, video conferences, and even ping-pong!
Conference Room
The conference room seats up to 16 people. The space includes a webcam/speaker system and 18 feet of whiteboards (markers included). Guests can connect their laptops to the 86-inch touch-screen computer/monitor, or use the built-in computer system.
This space is ideal for small group meetings, study groups, and video conferences.
Lounge
The lounge seats 26 people around 6 circular tables, with an additional 6 upholstered chairs and 4 stools, with standing room for an additional 30.
This space is ideal for break-out groups, receptions, networking events, and food service.
Study Space
This cozy study area is perfect for small group collaboration with full access to the installed technology. The 60-inch touch-screen computer/monitor raises and lowers from its pictured height.
Food or beverages are not permitted in the study space.
Please note that the study space is not able to be reserved, as it is part of the lounge.
Reservation Policies
UCCS Downtown reserves the right to refuse service for any reason
Programs held at UCCS Downtown must not contradict the mission, values or policies of the University
Hours of Operation:
Weekdays:
- 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (for those unaffiliated with UCCS)
- 7:30 am - 9:00 pm (for UCCS Alumni and UCCS Downtown donors)
Weekends:
- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm (for those unaffiliated with UCCS)
- 9:00 am - 8:00 pm (for UCCS Alumni and UCCS Downtown donors)
Reservation Lead Time:
- Two months in advance (for those unaffiliated with UCCS)
- Three months in advance (for UCCS Alumni and UCCS Downtown donors)
Becoming a UCCS Downtown Donor:
- Generous local donors like you are how we are able to keep UCCS Downtown free for everyone! If you would like to become a donor and have access to the previously mentioned benefits, please visit the UCCS Downtown Donation page and then forward your confirmation email to downtown@uccs.edu. Donor amounts are based on a sliding scale related to organization size. View UCCS Downtown Donor Benefit details here.
Free Time/Paid Time:
- Everyone gets 27 free hours per week (such as using all three spaces for an entire 9 hour day, one space for 9 hours for three days in a row, etc). Each additional 27 hours of usage requires a non-refundable donation of $75.
- If you host an event in which you charge for attendance, fundraise, or sell anything, 10% of proceeds must be donated to UCCS Downtown.
Types of Events:
- We are happy to host anything that falls under "professional meeting or event", such as board meetings, classes, conferences, receptions, lectures, presentations, office retreats, co-working space, etc.
- We are not able to accommodate birthday parties, graduation parties, baby showers, holiday parties, or other such events.
Cancellations & No Shows:
- We do our best to accommodate even last-minute changes. However, if you fail to inform us of a cancellation and do not show up for your reserved time, you will be required to donate $100 to UCCS Downtown before future reservation requests will be approved.
Food and Alcohol:
- Up to $300 worth of food and beverages can be brought in for each daily event. Food or beverage needs over $300 are required to go through UCCS Catering (they typically require 10 business days notice). If UCCS Catering is not able to accommodate your request, you may use external catering services. To place a catering order, work with UCCS Downtown staff, who will connect you with a catering representative.
- UCCS Downtown does not have a liquor license, so neither we nor our guests can distribute alcohol at events.
Children and Pets:
- All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Staff cannot take responsibility for monitoring the safety or behavior of unattended children.
- UCCS Downtown strives to provide an atmosphere conducive to work and study, and children are expected to use the space in a quiet, orderly manner just as we expect from all visitors. Loud, noisy or disruptive behavior is inappropriate and children, as well as the responsible adult, will be asked to leave if this type of behavior persists.
- Pets or other animals are prohibited in campus buildings with the exception of animals used for academic purposes or Assistance Animals. For more information, please refer to the UCCS policy regarding animals on campus.
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