We are currently accepting reservations for Summer 2025 (through July 31). We will begin accepting reservations for Autumn 2025 starting August 15, 2025.
Our space is for you, the University of Washington campus community. We make our meeting spaces available free of charge for activities that contribute to the intellectual life of the university. We also have access to two larger rooms: a lecture hall and a classroom, which we are authorized to reserve on behalf of projects and events formally supported by Simpson Center funding or co-sponsorship.
First priority goes to Simpson Center projects and activities, second to other scholarly groups related to the humanities, broadly envisioned. When space is available, we welcome other UW and community groups, including reading groups, workshops, seminars, dissertation defenses, and departmental retreats. We ask that you follow our guidelines and leave the space as you found it.
If you’d like, call us first at 206.543.3920 to see if your dates are available. Not sure if you’re eligible? Please ask.
*During the month of August, the Simpson Center is unavailable as a venue for events and activities.
*Rooms are not available on weekends or observed holidays.
Policies
Events held in Simpson Center spaces must follow UW policies:
All events with non-UW attendees must have approved Use of University Facilities (submit after confirmation of room reservation)
All events serving alcohol must have an approved Alcohol Service Request.
All events serving food must follow UW Environmental & Health food safety policies.
Our Spaces
- Seminar Room (Communications 202) [Capacity 35]
- Reception Room (Communications 204) [Capacity 35]
- Meeting Room (Communications 218D) [Capacity 18] (light refreshments only)
Affiliated Spaces
To request use of the Lecture Hall (CMU 120) or Classroom (CMU 226) for events that are not either co-sponsored by the Simpson Center or part of a currently funded project, please contact UW Event services directly by using their request form.
- Lecture Hall (Communications 120) [Capacity 95] - Available at 3:30 pm M-F, after instructional hours.
- Classroom (Communications 226) [Capacity 50] - Available at 3:30 pm M-F, after instructional hours.
Maps and directions
Public Listing of your Event:
To request to be listed in our web calendar and weekly newsletter, submit your event information.
For additional information, contact the Simpson Center at 206.543.3920 or schadmin@uw.edu. By submitting this request, you agree to follow all Simpson Center facility policies (available by request from schadmin@uw.edu and provided with room reservation), and UW food, alcohol, and space-use policies.