Reservation Costs for External Groups
The following table is for off-campus groups only and it features the costs associated with reserving Student Life facilities at the College of Charleston.
Stern Center Room Rental Costs
The following table features the costs associated with reserving Stern Center facilities at the College of Charleston for off-campus organizations. Rentals for College groups such as student organizations, faculty/staff, and College of Charleston Affiliated events, are provided on our Hub site.
| Space/Resource | Off-Campus Organization |
|---|---|
| SSC 201 | $200.00 |
| SSC 205 | $300.00 |
| SSC 206 | $200.00 |
| SSC 408 | $100.00 |
| SSC 409 | $200.00 |
| SSC Ballroom | $600.00 |
| Vendor Table | $50.00 |
| Stern Center Garden | $300.00 |
| Tables - Ballroom & 205 | $6.00/each |
| Chairs - Ballroom & 205 | $0.75/each |
| Stage, Podium - Ballroom | $50.00 |
| Airwall - Ballroom | $100.00 |
| Airwall - 409 | $50.00 |
| Dance floor - Ballroom | $100.00 |
| Tables - 2nd & 4th floor | $6.00/each |
| Staffing Afterhours | $20.00/hr |
| Staffing for Set-ups | $20.00/hr |
| Custodial | $18.00/hr |
| AV Tech Assistant | $20.00/hr |
| Public Safety | $40.00/hr |
RITA Room Rental Costs
The following table features the costs associated with reserving RITA facilities at the College of Charleston for off-campus organizations. Rentals for College groups such as student organizations, faculty/staff, and College of Charleston Affiliated events, are provided on our Hub site.
| Space/Resource | Off-Campus Organization |
|---|---|
| RITA 101 | $450.00 |
| RITA 102 | $150.00 |
| RITA 103 | $150.00 |
| RITA 101-103 | $800.00 |
| Staffing for Set-up | $20.00/hr |
| Custodial | $18.00/hr |
| AV Tech Assistant | $20.00/hr |
| Public Safety | $40.00/hr |
Additional Information Regarding Rental Costs
A $75 administrative fee will be assessed to any faculty & staff departments and offices or student organizations who do not cancel within two (2) business days of their event or fail to show for an event or meeting.
* Departments or offices reserving space for an event or conference will be charged the full off-campus rates for the following:
- More than thirty (30) percent of the guests are not part of the College of Charleston community
- An external organization is the primary planner and execution of the event
- There is a charge for the event.
Student Organizations
Registered Student Organizations Only: student organizations must be registered on CougarConnect to be considered registered with the Office of Student Life. Student organizations will only be charged for staffing in the event of an after-hours request, custodial needs, AV requests or Public Safety.
Academic and Administrative Departments and Offices
College of Charleston academic and administrative offices will not be charged a usage fee for Stern Center spaces. However, setup fees and equipment fees do apply for the Stern Center Ballroom and Room 205 due to the high volume of events in these spaces. An invoice will be sent after events to be as accurate as possible. Additional fees will be required for after-hours staffing, weekend custodial or additional setups.
Events for Organizations Affiliated with a College of Charleston Department or Office
College of Charleston departments or offices may request space for organizations affiliated with their department or office. They will be required to pay a usage fee according to the fee structure. The attendees of these events must be at least 70% College of Charleston community or the department may be charged the full rate. Departments or offices reserving space for a conference or event will be charged the full off-campus rates for the following:
More than thirty (30) percent of the guests are not part of the College of Charleston community
An external organization is the primary planner and execution of the event
There is a charge for the event.
Off-Campus Organizations
Off-campus organizations include those who may be members of the College of Charleston community however the event or conference is planned and executed by individuals not on the campus. These events will incur the full off-campus rates for all usage fees and resources.
(updated August 1, 2019)