Space at the Inclusive Excellence Hub
The Inclusive Excellence Hub is located at 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley and features a variety of reservable or drop in spaces for graduate students.
Reservable Spaces Available
Drop In Spaces Available
Available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
105C (6 person occupancy) – can be used as a meeting or study space
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- No media equipment available
104 Family Room (6 person occupancy)
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- First priority to graduate students with dependents
Zen booth #2 (single occupancy) private and sound proof space for virtual meetings
*When spaces are not reserved, students may use them as drop-in study or meeting spaces.*
Room Use Guidelines
To reserve a Hub space, you must agree to the following terms:
1. Safety: The point of contact assumes responsibility for the safety and security of participants.
2. Room Arrangement: The rooms come with a standard set up. Tables and chairs may be moved around and additional chairs are available if needed. To finalize your reservation, you must return the room to its original configuration.
3. Windows: You may choose to open the windows and blinds. Prior to departing from your reservation, ensure the windows are locked and the blinds are lowered.
4. Food and Beverages: Food and beverages are allowed. Alcohol is not permitted at the Inclusive Excellence Hub.
5. Cleanup: Please remove all decorations, and items not originally in the space. Landfill, Compost, Recycle, and Paper Bins are located throughout the Hub. Clorox wipes can be found in each of the reservable spaces. A vacuum is also available if needed.
6. Media (if applicable): The adapters and remote should be placed back on the monitor stand using the provided velcro attachments. The Owl, presentation remote, speakers, and microphone should be returned to your Hub Point of Contact.
7. Outdoor Space Accessibility: the red gate must remain open during the entire event duration.
* Failure to comply with these terms may result in reservation privileges being rescinded in the future.*
Room Reservation Procedure
To reserve a space, submit a Hub Room Reservation Request Form (opens in a new tab).
Reservation Timelines:
- During Hub Hours (9 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday):
- 102C Meeting Room, 105A Office, Zen Booth #1 – Request at least 1 business day in advance.
- 103 Conference Room & Back Patio – Request at least 2 weeks in advance.
- Outside Hub Hours (After 5 PM, or weekends):
- These requests are considered exceptions, subject to staff availability.
- Submit requests at least 4 weeks before the event.
Additional Notes:
- Reservations can only be made for the current semester.
- If approved, you will receive a bCal invite—please verify the date and time.
- If your request cannot be fulfilled, you will be notified by email.
- 105A Office Priority Policy:
- Students with physical disabilities have priority access to the 105A office.
- Approved reservations may be relocated to a designated second-floor office.
- If a change is necessary, you will be notified via email at least 3 business hours before your reservation.
Questions
Questions about your reservation should be directed to: inclusiveexcellencehub@berkeley.edu.