Sidney Smith Hall: Lobby and Patio Bookings
- Using the Lobby, September 8-25
- Booking the Lobby, September 28-December 4
- Using the Patio, September 8-25
- Booking the Patio, September 28-October 30
- Banners
Booking the Sidney Smith Hall Lobby
The lobby can only be used by U of T offices and recognized campus groups.
Tables will be available to U of T offices and recognized campus groups only (please note: groups may not sponsor or host outside organizations) on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Space will be made available at the Faculty's discretion
- One table and two chairs are allowed per group
- The use of amplification is not permitted
- Furniture from the classrooms may not be used
- Lobby furniture may not be taken outside
- The lobby cannot be used for commercial purposes
Please read the Policy on the Use of Main Public Spaces in Sidney Smith Hall for regulations on the use of space.
Note: Campus groups must be registered with the U of T Office of Student Life Programs.
Booking the Lobby - September 28-December 4
The lobby can only be booked by U of T offices and recognized campus groups.
Please read the Policy on the Use of Main Public Spaces in Sidney Smith Hall for regulations on the use of space.
Groups may reserve one table (tables measure 60" by 30") and two chairs for events with no sales (fundraisers for campus groups are allowed [bake sales, book sales, etc.]). Commercial activity is not allowed in the lobby.
The maximum number of single table bookings per group per term is five.
Booking of the entire lobby is not allowed.
For current availability, click here.
To request space, please complete the form (PDF file) and fax, mail or deliver to:
Lobby Bookings 100 St. George St., room 1006 Toronto, ON M5S 3G3 FAX 416-978-2487
Note: Campus groups must be registered with the U of T Office of Student Life Programs.
Booking the Sidney Smith Hall Patio
For safety reasons, the patio may not be booked from November 1 through March 31.
The patio can only be used by U of T offices and recognized campus groups.
Space will be available to U of T offices and recognized campus groups only (please note: groups may not sponsor or host outside organizations) on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Space will be made available at the Faculty's discretion
- The use of amplification is not permitted
- Furniture from the classrooms may not be used
- Lobby furniture may not be taken outside
- The patio cannot be used for commercial purposes
Please read the Policy on the Use of Main Public Spaces in Sidney Smith Hall for regulations on the use of space.
Note: Campus groups must be registered with the U of T Office of Student Life Programs.
Booking the Patio, September 28 to October 30
The patio can only be booked by U of T offices and recognized campus groups.
Please read the Policy on the Use of Main Public Spaces in Sidney Smith Hall for regulations on the use of space.
Groups may reserve the patio for events with no sales (fundraisers for campus groups are allowed [bake sales, book sales, etc.]. Commercial activity is not allowed on the patio.
The maximum number of single bookings per group between April 1 and October 31 is two.
For current availability click here.
To request space, please complete the form (PDF file) and fax, mail or deliver to:
Patio Bookings 100 St. George St., room 1006 Toronto, ON M5S 3G3 FAX 416-978-2487
Note: Campus groups must be registered with the U of T Office of Student Life Programs.
Promoting Student Events by Hanging Banners in Sidney Smith Hall
Student groups wishing to promote events by hanging banners and/or posters in Sidney Smith Hall should note the following:
- A banner is a cloth flag and/or series of posters joined together that are not hung on bulletin boards. A banner must not exceed the maximum vertical length of 4 feet and maximum horizontal width of 6 feet.
- Banners must be approved by the Office of the Faculty Registrar (Sidney Smith Hall, room 1006) or they will be removed and they will not be returned.
- All banners must be sponsored by the Faculty of Arts & Science or a recognized student group whose name must appear on the banner. Campus groups must be registered with the U of T Office of Student Life Programs. Only banners promoting
- membership in or the events, programs, policies, or activities of recognized student groups, and
- UTSU and Governing Council elections will be approved.
- Approval does not guarantee space for your banner.
- Banners may be hung, space permitting, on a first-come, first-served basis on Sidney Smith interior balconies only. Tie-down cords must be used to secure banners; tape is not permitted.
- Posters are to be hung on public bulletin boards only. All others will be removed immediately.
- Expired banners will be cleared by the caretaking staff every Friday and will not be returned.
All date-specific banners will be removed once the date of the event has passed. Non-date-specific banners may be hung for a maximum of two weeks. - Groups may be required to limit themselves to one banner at a time if demand exceeds available space.
