When booking an event in a campus venue, (Hill Auditorium, Power Center, Crisler Arena, Mendelssohn Theater, and Rackham Auditorium.) student organizations (SSO and VSO alike) should contact Center for Campus Involvement-Major Events.
Center for Campus Involvement
2205 Michigan Union
530 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1308
Phone: 734.763.5900
Student organizations may not sign contracts for University of Michigan major venues (For the convenience of student organizations, the University does allow authorized signers of recognized student organizations to reserve rooms in the University Unions and classroom space through SOAS.).
VSOs are required to have insurance coverage for any event held in a U-M major venue. VSOs should contact CCI or Risk Management for more information or see the Insurance section below. CCI will coordinate with the outside artist or agent and will organize the essential arrangements. CCI will secure a University signature for the contract and will ensure that the University’s requirements are met in the contract.
Student organization leaders and advisors who do not go through CCI and who sign contracts for student organizations may make themselves personally liable for the contractual obligations. The University will not, and cannot, pursue any recourse against an outside vendor if the contract is not signed by an official representative of the University (Generally, the University representative for student organizations is the Associate Vice President for Student Life. Sponsored Student Organizations should consult with their sponsoring unit to locate the appropriate University signing authority.).
To reserve a venue and process a contract, CCI requires that a student organization be able to financially cover the cost of the event without relying on ticket sales. If a student organization is unable to do so it is recommended that the student organization enter a co-sponsorship agreement with one or more student organizations to increase their financial resources and audience base.
The appropriate University representative must review, and if necessary, sign any contracts for goods or services for any event on campus. Center for Campus Involvement can help facilitate this process.