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Connelly Center

Scheduling Information

There are various processes and restrictions that go along with scheduling a room or meeting space. Please see the information below to become familiar with them.

Scheduling Priorities

To protect the primary users of university facilities, the priorities described in this section are to be observed in approving reservations and scheduling the requested space. Scheduling of facilities for use by non-university individuals or groups shall be consistent with the education mission and initiatives of the university.

  • First priority is given to university activities necessary to the advancement of the educational mission of the university and co-curricular activities as determined by the academic calendar for example, Orientation, Candidates Days, Open Houses, Special Olympics, Homecoming, Parents Weekend, Reunion Weekend, St Thomas of Villanova Celebration, and Commencement Weekend.
  • Second priority is given to events sponsored by approved or recognized student organizations, faculty and staff, colleges, schools, departments, centers, and institutes that have the university community as the primary targeted market or directly support a major university initiative.
  • Third priority is given to events sponsored by civic, not-for-profit groups, and lastly for commercial groups.

Scheduling Restrictions

  • First priority activities are always given to campus wide major events.
  • No individual or organization will be allowed to schedule more than 5 events per month. 
  • The total number of hours any individual or organization may schedule will not exceed a total of 7 hours per week. 
  • Requests for exception to either the number of events or the total hours scheduled per week must be submitted in writing to the Connelly Center Scheduling Coordinator withiin 14 days in advance of the time period for which the exception is requested. 
  • If a scheduling solution cannot be found agreeably between both parties, the request will be forwarded to and will be acted on by the Director for a decision.
  • The University and the Connelly Center retains the right to cancel or reschedule any event due to unforeseen conflicts with major University events or other prudent reasons. When an event needs to be rescheduled or cancelled, the event sponsor will be given as much advance notice as possible.