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Student Centers Events Updates

Last updated 6/17/25

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The following information is applicable for events in these locations unless otherwise noted:

  • Talley Student Union
  • Witherspoon Student Center
  • Outdoor Spaces – Stafford Commons, Harris Field, Wolf Plaza, Governors Scott Courtyard, Court of North Carolina, Bostian Lawn, Gardner Arboretum, Mary Yarborough Courtyard
  • To request space in Duke Energy Hall, please complete the following event request form.

Summer 2025 Events (May 5, 2025 – August 16, 2025)

We are now accepting new reservation requests for Summer 2025 in all event locations:

  • Talley Student Union
  • Witherspoon Student Center (closed for June and July 2025 for restroom construction)
  • Outdoor Spaces – Stafford Commons, Harris Field, Wolf Plaza, Governors Scott Courtyard, Court of North Carolina, Bostian Lawn, Gardner Arboretum, Mary Yarborough Courtyard

Fall 2025 Events (August 17, 2025 – December 23, 2025)

We are now accepting new reservation requests for Fall 2025 in all event locations:

  • Talley Student Union
  • Witherspoon Student Center
  • Outdoor Spaces – Stafford Commons, Harris Field, Wolf Plaza, Governors Scott Courtyard, Court of North Carolina, Bostian Lawn, Gardner Arboretum, Mary Yarborough Courtyard

Spring 2026 Events (January 2, 2026 – May 9, 2026)

We will begin accepting new reservation requests for Spring 2026 on a rolling 12-month timeline from the date of the event in the locations listed below:

  • Talley Student Union Ballrooms
  • Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Washington Sankofa Room
  • Stafford Commons – special events only 

New reservation requests for Spring 2026 events for our other locations will begin November 1, 2025

Summer 2026 Events (May 10, 2026 – August 16, 2026)

We will begin accepting new reservation requests for Summer 2026 on a rolling 12-month timeline from the date of the event in the locations listed below:

  • Talley Student Union Ballrooms
  • Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Washington Sankofa Room
  • Stafford Commons – special events only 

New reservation requests for Summer 2026 events for our other locations will begin March 1, 2026

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