Alcohol
The consumption of alcohol is not permitted in the Smith College Campus Center except when sold and/or served by Smith College dining services in an approved area. You may not bring alcohol into the facility for any reason. All events and individuals must comply with college policies and state laws governing the use of alcohol.
Bicycles and Other Wheeled Items
During the academic year, all bicycles on campus must be parked or stored in a bicycle rack. Bicycles and other wheeled items may not be secured to fire hydrants, trees, parking signs, fences, stairwells, ramps (handicap and/or other), or in the egress path of any building. Bicycles may not be stored in student rooms. Bikes may not be walked through or brought into any meeting room in the Campus Center.
At the conclusion of each academic year, all bicycles left on exterior bicycle racks will be removed and donated. For a full description of the Smith College Bicycle Policy please refer to the Student Handbook.
Fire Safety
Open flames and the burning of incense are prohibited in the Campus Center for fire safety. Candles must be battery powered. Helium balloons are not permitted in the Campus Center as they may interfere with the fire detection system.
Fireworks, Firearms, Explosives or Weapons
Weapons or explosives of any kind are prohibited on campus in accordance with Massachusetts State Law and college policy. Anyone who sees an individual carrying a weapon should notify Campus Police immediately.
Clothing
The Campus Center requires that all visitors must be fully clothed and wearing shoes at all times while utilizing the facility.
Roller Skating and/or Skateboarding/Scooters
Roller Skating, Scooting and/or Skateboarding is not permitted in the Campus Center or any entrance, staircase or handicapped ramp in or around the building.
Service Animals
The Campus Center only permits service animals in the building. No pets or support animals of any kind are permitted.
Per the Student Handbook: Support animals must be kept in student rooms and are not allowed in public areas of the house except to enter ot exit the building and are not allowed in other campus buildings.
Smoking/Vaping
Smoking/Vaping is not permitted in the Campus Center in compliance with the Smith College smoking policy and the Massachusetts Clean Indoor Air Act. This smoking ban extends to the outside deck of the Carroll Room, vestibules between doors and the Campus Center Café deck. Smoking is not permitted within 20 feet of any college facility, including the Campus Center.
Access
Access to the Campus Center is restricted to active members of the Smith College community after 7 p.m. during the academic year. Exterior doors will be locked and entry will only be allowed with an active OneCard.
Room Usage
Confirmed 25Live reservations are needed to host official meetings and events in any space in the Campus Center. If a meeting room is not in use, informal gatherings and use of space we welcome; all of our rooms are free to use when they are not reserved for events or meetings. Please check the daily schedule of events at the eventrace to each meeting space to confirm availability and note that you may be asked to leave a space if the building staff needs to set up the space for the next meeting or event.
Digital Signage
The digital signage in the Campus Center is managed by the OSE staff. Requests to add a poster or flyer to the display should be sent as a jpeg or png file to ose@smith.edu. Please indicate in the saved title, the name of the event and when you would like to have the material taken down.
Event Equipment Rentals
The Campus Center does not have event equipment that is designed to leave the Campus Center or Davis Ballroom. If you need outside equipment, we are happy to recommend other sources, both on and off campus.
Gaming Equipment Rentals
The OSE has a variety of outdoor and board games available for members of the community to borrow. Please fill out the Equipment Use Form on the Smith Social Network under Forms. Games must be picked up and returned at the agreed upon time. Any broken equipment or missing pieces will be billed to the organization, office or department.