General Policies

The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that the property and facilities of the Rice Memorial Center/Ley Student Center are used for the educational, cultural, and social benefit of the community. All uses inconsistent with these purposes are prohibited.

Prohibited Items and Activities

• Smoking within the facilities
• Illegal drugs or other illicit substances
• Firearms of any kind
• Gambling in any form
• Use of roller-skates, roller blades, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and hover boards
• Animals that are neither service animals nor accompanying law enforcement officers
• Removal of equipment or property of the facilities without permission
• Unauthorized postings or distribution of literature
• Unauthorized Solicitation and Canvassing

Regulated Items and Activities

• Alcohol may not be circulated or brought in or out of the facilities for any reason. Patrons may drink alcohol only in the Pub or in an approved, reserved venue with a licensed bartender.
• Smoking is not allowed in any area of the building.

Venue Reservations

The Facilities and Events team coordinates the reservation process for the Ley Student Center, Rice Memorial Center, the Chapel, and the surrounding lawn areas of the buildings. Student organizations and departments should use http://rooms.rice.edu to request space. External customers should email scevents@rice.edu.

Event Policies

• Student organizations and departments may not sponsor external customers to allow them to receive reduced rates.  The Facilities and Events team reserves the right to charge the external rate to student organizations/departments if this is not adhered to.  If you have any questions regarding this policy, please email scevents@rice.edu.
• Any event that violates any facility policy, Rice University policy, municipal, state, or federal law may be shut down at the discretion of the Building Manager in accordance with the Rice Campus Police.
• Events requiring amplified sound must not disturb other events within the facilities.
• If an event requires security, the group reserving the venue must submit the proper paperwork to the Rice University Police Department who will confirm and provide appropriate personnel.

Click here for the full policies handbook for the Rice Memorial Center/Ley Student Center.