Room Reservations
We have a number of lounges and meeting rooms available for
Fireside Lounge
Dedicated primarily as
The Fireside Lounge has the following amenities:
- Television, DVD and digital computer inputs (DVI); Surround sound system
- Seating on couches and chairs, several tables
- Piano, snack machine
- Available for student org use
Capacity: 20 seated, 35 standing.
Access: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Fireside Lounge Reservation Policies
Crown Senior Commons
A formal and informal meeting area generally reserved for Crown fellows and staff meetings.
The Crown Senior Commons has the following amenities:
- Whiteboard
- Conference seating for 20
- Not available for student organizations or class meetings
- Not wheelchair accessible
Capacity: 20 seated, 40 standing
Access: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Crown Senior Commons Reservation Policies
Email Laurick Calanno at lcalanno@ucsc.edu for reservation
Cultural Center at Merrill*
*No reservations will be accepted for the Cultural Center until after April 15th. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Designed to hold lectures, dinners, theater performances
The Cultural Center at Merrill has the following equipment:

- 30 tables, 350 chairs
- Stage
- Screen, projector, computer/DVD player
- PA system, microphones
- Theatrical lighting
Capacity: 350 seated, 400 standing
Access: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Cultural Center at Merrill Reservation Policies
Map to Cultural Center at Merrill
For images of the Cultural Center at Merrill, please click here.
Crown Courtyard

This outdoor space is located in the social center of
The Crown Courtyard has the following amenities:
- Outdoor picnic tables
- Outdoor lighting
Access: Variable; coordinate with
Student Policies and Regulation Handbook (see sections 30.00 and 40.00)
Use of University Properties for Free Speech