Policies & Procedures
Updated 4/13/2022
All reservation requests are subject to the following policies. Please note that these policies are subject to change at any time given the University's Standards & Guidelines:
- COVID-19 Policies
- Masks are optional inside campus buildings as of 3/28/2022.
- Physical distancing is no longer required.
- The Pitt Global Hub staff reserves the right to reject or require amendments to any reservation requests.
- Alcohol and Drug Policies
- Per University Policies on Alcohol and Drugs, alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted in the Global Hub.
- Approving Reservation Requests
- All reservations requests are pending until approved by Pitt Global Hub staff.
- Reservations that request use of any Hub technology (Experience Wall Screen, microphones, Nook screens) require a Hub staff member present. Approval of these reservations is contingent upon staffing availability.
- Changes to Reservations
- The Pitt Global Hub staff reserves the right to change reserved space to serve the greatest number of programs. The Hub staff will notify event hosts of any changes as soon as possible.
- Host Liability
- By creating and confirming reservations at the Pitt Global Hub, event hosts accept full responsibility for actions and conduct during their reservation, including making sure they are aware of:
- all risks and dangers that could arise during the anticipated activity (including potential transmission of COVID-19)
- how to exercise reasonable care to avoid or minimize those risks and dangers (including strict adherence to the Student Code of Conduct for Fall 2020)
- Event hosts are liable for damages to furniture, technology, and any other items belonging to the Pitt Global Hub during the duration of an event. Hosts will be asked for an account number for billing purposes.
- All reservable spaces come with furniture "as is." If you require assistance with furniture set up and arrangement, please indicate this when submitting your request.
- By creating and confirming reservations at the Pitt Global Hub, event hosts accept full responsibility for actions and conduct during their reservation, including making sure they are aware of:
- Strikes and Restrictions
- The Pitt Global Hub Staff retains the right to enforce restrictions on future reservation privileges for failure to adhere to any of the above policies, as well as the following:
- No Show: your organization did not show to your confirmed reservation and failed to alert Pitt Global Hub staff of cancellation prior at least 24 hours ahead of time.
- Late Arrival: your organization failed to arrive on time to your confirmed reservation and failed to alert Pitt Global Hub staff of any necessary adjustments or changes
- If an organization accrues three strikes, the Pitt Global Hub reserves the right to restrict future reservations for the duration of the academic year.
- The Pitt Global Hub Staff retains the right to enforce restrictions on future reservation privileges for failure to adhere to any of the above policies, as well as the following: