Kimmel Operations manages the Kimmel Center for University Life, reserves meeting and programming space, and provides event planning and conference services for University and University sponsored clients. Kimmel Operations can be reached at (212) 998-4900.
New York University students, faculty, staff and alumni, conference participants and those attending scheduled events have access to the Kimmel Center. In addition, visitors who are guests of NYU students, faculty and staff have access to the Center.
Entrance is with a valid NYU ID card that is swiped through the turnstiles or presented to Kimmel or Security staff. Alumni must present a valid NYU Alumni card or a Coles Alumni Card with a valid government issued photo ID.
Faculty, staff and students with valid NYU ID cards may host two non-NYU guests in Kimmel. Guests must be accompanied by their NYU host, present a valid government issued photo ID and sign the guest register. NYU hosts are responsible for the actions of their guests at all times during their visit to the Kimmel Center.
Access for non-NYU guests for specific programs is by ticket for ticketed events or by registering at the front desk for non-ticketed events. All guests must present a valid government issued photo ID to Security personnel or Kimmel staff.
Arts, entertainment and major academic events must be ticketed through the Kimmel Box Office. Tickets specify that a valid government issued photo ID accompany the ticket for admission.
Conference participants will be asked to present a valid government issued photo ID at registration. Participants will be provided with conference badges that must be worn at all times to permit entrance for the duration of the conference.
Offices within the Kimmel Center should provide a list of daily expected visitors to Security staff at the front desk. Guests must provide a valid government issued photo ID and must sign the guest register.
Guests visiting an office unannounced must call from the front desk to be met and escorted by staff from that office.
The Kimmel Center is an ADA-compliant facility and, in keeping with University policy, is committed to serving the needs of those with disabilities.
All programs held at the Kimmel Center must have a New York University affiliation or have New York University sponsorship. Programs held at the Kimmel Center are either University or University sponsored organizations. All organizations must adhere to Federal, State and City laws and the policies of New York University and the Kimmel Center.
University organizations are defined as schools and colleges, academic departments, institutes, administrative departments, student organizations registered with the Office of Student Activities or with their school student activities department and other organizations with official, recognized affiliation with New York University. All University organizations must have a valid University chartfield for the payment of fees. The event sponsor must be identified as an individual of that University organization with the authority to approve payments. Payments by personal or third party check are not allowed.
University sponsored organizations must be sponsored by a unit of the University that will assume responsibility, including financial obligations, for the organization. The purpose and objectives of the University sponsored organization must be consistent with the educational purposes of the University and not conflict with any legal restrictions on the use of University facilities.
Approved organizations holding events in the Kimmel Center must provide comprehensive liability insurance for events naming New York University as an additional policy holder. Coverage amounts are $2 million for each occurrence and $4 million in general aggregate.
Room reservations can be made online (online reservations); or in writing using the online form via fax or interoffice mail.
Reservations must be arranged by a person authorized to make financial contracts for the requesting organization. Billing arrangements must be clearly determined prior to confirmation of any reservation.
Cancellations for Eisner & Lubin Auditorium and the Rosenthal Pavilion must be made in writing at least 30 days prior to the event or 14 days for all other spaces. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing by email to kimmel.reservations@nyu.edu or by fax to 212-995-4094. If cancellation notice is not received by the time indicated above, 50% of the space fees will be charged to the organization. If no cancellation notification has been received the organization will be assessed 100% of the room rental costs.
Last minute reservations can be made either through e-mail,kimmel.reservations@nyu.edu: phone, 212 998-4900; or in-person at Kimmel Operations for available rooms as-is with no media support.
Affiliated events are events sponsored and produced by an NYU department with an outside organization that is serving as a co-sponsor. Details pertaining to insurance requirements, rental rates and tax-exempt status may be determined by affiliated status.
No event sponsor may transfer a reservation to another organization, nor may space reserved for an approved program be used for another purpose. This may result in the loss of the current and future reservations as well as an assessment of fees.
Unless there is an unforeseen emergency, the event is confirmed once the confirmation is received by the client.
Kimmel Operations reserves the right to refuse and/or cancel any reservation at any time for any reason and will make every effort to locate an alternate space.
Organizations are responsible for all room, media and other fees associated with the space reserved. A chartfield number is required when the room reservation is made. Student clubs funded under ASSBAC will check the appropriate box on the reservation form.
New York University and the Kimmel Center do not assume any liability for articles that are stolen, misplaced or left on University property.
All facilities at New York University are governed by the Guidelines for the Use of University Facilities, the policies of New York University and the Kimmel Center and the laws of New York City, State and the Federal Government. Use of the facilities is limited to University faculty, students and staff and University affiliated organizations and their guests. Non-University organizations must be sponsored by a University department or school.
All events scheduled must be conducted in the manner stipulated in the contract. No changes or additions can be made in this contract unless confirmed in writing by Kimmel Operations.
Catering for all official events in the Kimmel Center is provided through Top of the Square Catering.
Catering for events hosted by OSA registered student clubs may use outside catering services provided all the following circumstances are met:
No waiter service is used.
The event is not held in the Rosenthal Pavilion or the MarketPlace on the 3rd floor.
No alcoholic beverages will be served.
The event is for the benefit of NYU students, faculty or staff.
The attendance at the event will be at least 51% from the NYU community.
The University restricts the use of alcoholic beverages in campus facilities.
All organizations serving alcoholic beverages must state that on the reservation form.
All organizations must adhere to the University Policy on Use of Alcohol.
Alcoholic beverages may only be purchased and served through Top of the Square Catering.
Animals are not permitted in the Kimmel Center unless assisting a disabled person.
No outside vendors are permitted in public spaces in the Kimmel Center; vendors are permitted only in spaces reserved by organizations.
There is no smoking in the Kimmel Center including outdoor terraces in accordance with NYC law.
Skateboards, skates and cycles are not permitted in the building. (Cycle racks are located behind Tisch Hall.)
All event sponsors wishing to have deliveries made must coordinate this through Kimmel Operations. The Kimmel Center will not accept deliveries that have not been arranged in advance.
Parking arrangements must be made by the event organizer. Parking is not available at the Kimmel Center.
All equipment and supplies furnished by the event organizer must be removed at the end of the event. The University and the Kimmel Center assume no responsibility for damage to or loss of equipment and materials left in the Kimmel Center.
All videos and DVDs to be viewed in the Kimmel Center must be obtained from an authorized distributor in accordance with copyright laws.
All organizations inviting a guest speaker must identify that speaker on the reservation form in accordance with the Guidelines Regarding Protest and Dissent. If there are potential security or other public safety issues, a meeting with Public Safety officials may be arranged.
No one under 18 years of age is admitted to the Kimmel Center unless they are an NYU student or they are accompanied by a parent, guardian, an NYU ID holder or have special permission from Kimmel Operations.
Kimmel Operations must approve any media coming to cover an event.
All photographing in the Kimmel Center must be approved in advance by Kimmel Operations. Filming and video-taping are not allowed in the Kimmel Center unless as a part of a scheduled program and approved by Kimmel Operations.
Event organizers may be asked to attend a public safety briefing if the program falls under the Guidelines Regarding Protest and Dissent or because of potential crowding or safety issues.
No banners, posters or other hangings are allowed on the public walls or the exterior of the building unless authorized by Kimmel Operations.
Balloons filled with helium, confetti, and silly string are prohibited.
Soliciting of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Open flames of any kind are strictly prohibited.