Tisch Commons, a premier level banquet space

Tisch Commons

Tisch Commons is located on the main level of the Danforth University Center, offering a large and ornate banquet space in a central area of campus. Edison Courtyard is just outside, and there is an underground parking garage for the building.

Service levelSeating capacityStandard setting
Premier160-250160-seat banquet

Details

Standard settings

Notes

Availability

  • Mon-Fri: 5-10 p.m.
  • Sat, Sun: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Location

Danforth University Center

Rates

WashU affiliated (Less than 4 hour rental period)$187.20
WashU affiliated (4 hour rental period or more)$374.30
Non-WashU affiliated$2080

Included amenities

Furniture
130standard wood/padded chairs
24pub-height wood/padded chairs
9pub-height tables
86-ft x 30-in folding tables
2148-inch round tables
15leather lounge seats
1podium
18 ft x 16 ft stage
1fireplace

Included amenities must be advanced with your event coordinator 21 days prior.

AV equipment
3wireless handheld microphones
1DI Box for 3.5mm aux input jack (sound)
3full-height microphone stands
3table top microphone stands

The house sound system is suitable for background music, a single speaker, a lecture or presentation, and announcements.

Included AV equipment must be advanced with your event coordinator 21 days prior.


Service restrictions

Catering

Tisch Commons is a premier-level space in which you are permitted to either use the on-campus caterer or bring food/beverages in from an external source.

However, you are encouraged to use the on-campus caterer, Sodexo, to eliminate logistical issues. Your event coordinator will help you make this decision.

Setup and cleaning

HES Housekeeping Services

All setup/teardown and post-clean in this space must be performed by our on-site housekeeping services.

For an estimate of fees for setup, teardown and post-clean, contact your event coordinator. 

Request this space

Reservations must be made at least 3 weeks in advance.