Policies and Procedures

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EVENTS & VISITOR SERVICES

Policies and procedures

All event requests must be entered into the campus Event Management System and approved at least 30 days in advance. Requirements, deposits, and departmental policies for booking JSU facilities.

Booking Requirements

Requesting an event

All event requests must be entered into the campus Event Management System (EMS) and approved at least 30 days in advance of the date of the event. Requests for external events co-sponsored by campus departments or organizations must be requested by the campus entity which assumes full responsibility for the event. A non-refundable deposit equal to 50% of the facility charges must be received within 48 hours of the confirmation of the event (where applicable). The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than two-weeks prior to the date of event or the event will be canceled. See links below for copies of departmental policies.

30 days
Minimum notice before the event date for an approved EMS request
50%
Non-refundable deposit of facility charges (where applicable)
48 hours
Deadline to pay the deposit after event confirmation
2 weeks
Deadline to pay the remaining balance in full

All event logistics must be requested through Events & Visitor Services. Requests for campus resources will no longer be accepted through Facilities and Construction Management. University Communications will only promote events that are approved.

Groups and organizations found holding events on campus that have not gone through the official event approval process will be required by Campus Police to end their event and vacate the premises immediately.

Event Policies

Departmental policy documents

Each policy opens as a PDF. Dates shown are the upload dates recorded on the file.

COVID-19 Policies and Procedures
July 2020 · PDF
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Discounts and Fee Waivers
Updated May 2025 · PDF
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Liability Insurance Requirements
July 2014 · PDF
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Welcome Center Conference Room Policies and Procedures
November 2018 · PDF
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Internal Clients Policies and Procedures
October 2019 · PDF
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External Clients Policies and Procedures
October 2019 · PDF
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Policy documents are dated over several years. Confirm you are working from the current version with Events & Visitor Services on 601-979-1031 before signing or paying.

How to Book an Event

Booking an event on campus

Request a Venue
Submit a facilities request for your event.
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Catering Services
Catering for events on campus.
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Request to Serve Alcohol
Approval required to serve alcohol at an event.
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Events Calendar
The campus master calendar.
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Rate Card (Front)
Facility rates, page one.
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Rate Card (Back)
Facility rates, page two.
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Welcome Center Services
Visitor information and conference room.
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Staff
The Events & Visitor Services team.
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Planning an event at JSU?

Jackson State University offers more than 30 unique indoor and outdoor spaces. Start your request at least 30 days ahead.

Get in Touch

Events & Visitor Services

Executive Director
Assistant Director
Welcome Center Conference Room
Location
Jackson State University
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
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