Advance Scheduling is a reservation process which allows University events to request priority scheduling for venues managed by Norris Event Management. On the below dates university student organizations and departments are invited to submit their events to be considered for priority scheduling for that specific quarter.
Spring 2026
Advanced Scheduling for Spring 2027 is now closed. Confirmations will be sent on or around June 8.
Schedule 2027-28
Below is the schedule for Advance Scheduling for the 2027-28 academic year here in Norris and the Satellite locations:
Advanced Scheduling Opens: Monday, November 2, 2026
Advance Scheduling Closes: Monday, November 23, 2026
Final Determination: Monday, November 30, 2026
Student Org & Department Meeting Space: Opens up Monday, December 7, 2026, at 9:00am
Advance Scheduling Opens: Monday, February 1, 2027
Advance Scheduling Closes: Monday, February 15, 2027
Final Determination: Monday, March 1, 2027
Student Org & Department Meeting Space: Opens up Monday, March 8, 2027, at 9:00am
Advance Scheduling Opens: Monday, May 3, 2027
Advance Scheduling Closes: Monday, May 17, 2027
Final Determination: Monday, June 7, 2027
Student Org & Department Meeting Space: Opens up Monday. June 21, 2027 at 9:00am
Requests for summer are on a first come/first served basis. The summer books will open on Monday, August 2, 2027. No email will be sent out. Please feel free to contact the Norris Event Management office on or after August 1 to request space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any event may be submitted for consideration. The Norris Center Advisory Board has final approval of all events. Types of events that are likely to receive positive consideration include those that support the University or Norris Center mission, are open to the campus community, and/or are bound by date or location. It is important to understand that all events must be approved by the Norris Advisory Board.
All Norris Center meeting rooms and event spaces
Norris South Lawn
Cahn Auditorium
Shanley Hall
Guild Lounge
2122 Sheridan Great Room
2122 Sheridan Performance Hall
Please note, you can request specific rooms but if they are unavailable we will make "best-fit" assignments for approved events. This may include working with other meeting and event spaces on campus if the requested rooms are not available for your event.
Reservations requests will be accepted after 8:30am on the above dates for both student organizations and departments. You can make your request by using Mazevo (https://mymazevo.com/login), stopping by the Administration office in Norris, calling (847) 491-2331 or emailing norris-events@northwestern.edu.
Outdoor Location Requests
The Norris University Center has implemented a new, more collaborative product to facilitate outdoor space requests on campus. This system will help to streamline outdoor request processes and enhance communication within these areas. We ask that all requests for outdoor space be submitted through the outdoor event system. These requests will follow the same timeline as above. You are invited to submit your requests for outdoor locations on our website or at https://mymazevo.com/login.
Room Rates
Please reach out to the Events Planning office our current rates. Room rates are scheduled to increase September 1st, 2025. Events scheduled during Advance Scheduling will be be subject to the rates in effect at the time of the event. See current rates.