The purpose of this policy is to outline the updated parameters for hosting both internal and external meetings, events & visits on campus for Spring 2022. This policy is subject to change if/when circumstances related to COVID including updates in guidance from federal, New York State and City occur.
This policy has been developed with the understanding that internal events are the priority for the Spring semester. Students should be able to enjoy a robust community experience now that campus has re-opened. However, in recognition of the recent Omicron surge and its lingering effects, and following the successful beginning of the Fall semester, both internal and external events are expected to begin on February 14, 2022 with the exception of activities for new students.
As the College strives to strike a balance between being gracious and hospitable while still respecting differing comfort levels among event guests, below are guidelines and recommendations that will be useful to TC’s event planners.
Events and Meetings before February 14, 2022:
Events and Meetings on and after February 14, 2022
Conferences and other all day events and meetings are encouraged to not have “working” meals”. Ideally, guests should be able to eat in a different space (i.e. the cafeteria, the courtyard etc.) to maximize distancing while guests have their masks off while eating.
Attendees of events not held on campus are subject to the same requirements of events on campus.
The capacity limit exists for events and not classrooms as it is expected that attendees could remain in an event for a longer period of time than a typical class.
Auditorium-Style Room Capacity
Space |
Pre-COVID Capacity |
50% Capacity Limit |
Cowin Auditorium |
587 |
293 |
Milbank Chapel |
180 |
90 |
MY263 |
100 |
50 |
RUS306 |
35 |
26 |
TH136 |
106 |
53 |
ZB408 |
213 |
106 |
Function Space Room Capacity
Space |
Pre-COVID Capacity |
75% Capacity Limit |
Cafeteria (available outside of business hours) |
264 |
198 |
Everett |
100 |
75 |
GDH177 |
20 |
15 |
GDH179 |
120 |
90 |
Macy Art Gallery (reception style) |
69 |
51 |
Smith Learning Theater (config #1: seated rounds) |
212 |
159 |
Smith Learning Theater (config #2: standing reception) |
322 |
241 |
Smith Learning Theater (config #3: seminar style) |
172 |
129 |
Smith Learning Theater (config #4: theater style) |
292 |
219 |
ZB109 |
30 |
22 |
The safety of the entire TC community continues to be our top priority, and the policies and procedures detailed on this website are a critical part of TC’s plan for protecting our community against the spread of COVID-19. All individuals are expected to comply with any policies that apply to them. Individuals who do not comply may be subject to disciplinary action, including being restricted from campus. We thank you for your cooperation and compliance as we work to transition back to campus as a community.
The purpose of this policy is to set forth the updated parameters for hosting both internal and external meetings, events & visits on campus for Summer 2022. This policy is subject to change if/when circumstances related to COVID including updates in guidance from federal, New York State and City occur.
TC is easing event restrictions as of Tuesday, May 10, 2022 so that members of the community can plan events with less limitations. As of Tuesday, May 10, 2022, the following restrictions will be lifted:
However, the requirements below will be maintained for events this Summer:
As the College strives to strike a balance between being gracious and hospitable while still respecting differing comfort levels among event guests, below are guidelines and recommendations that will be useful to TC’s event planners.
*External guests are individuals who are not TC/CU ID card holders