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reserving a space or hosting a party.
The Currier House Reservation System is a platform to reserve spaces in the House. It also is the way to start the
registration process for parties, which require tutor and staff approval in addition to room reservation.
How to reserve a room in Currier
Students who want to use common rooms in Currier need to reserve them using the Currier House Reservation System. It is
important to answer every question on the reservation form. If you have questions about room reservations, reach out to
Currier House Administrator Alana Brissette (cu-ha@fas.harvard.edu)
Currier common rooms
The Reading Room, Meditation/Prayer Room, Game Area, and Gym are available on a first-come, first-served basis and do
not take reservations. Please follow rules for these spaces (posted on doors). Table tennis and billiard equipment is
available at the Bells Desk after 4pm if it’s not already out in the game area.
House common rooms (the Fishbowl, Mousehole, BLR, GLR, Seminar Room, Poker Room, Beehive, etc) can be used for small
events without a reservation, but reservations have priority for room use. Strominger Room may be reserved for small events (not parties) with permission by contacting the House Administrator at
cu-ha@fas.harvard.edu. Gilbert Living Room and Bingham Seminar Room will be available for reservations after the package
depot closes and rooms are set up/cleaned - Oct 2.
Dance Studio guidelines are as follows:
Booked by Currier students only
3 hours total per week (M-F) after 6pm per student or group Currier student is representing
3 hours total per weekend (Sat/Sun) per student or group Currier student is representing
No limit to time booked M-F before 6pm for any Currier student
Please be mindful when booking the Dance Studio. If you have booked more time than is allowed, please go in and modify
your reservation. If we see extra time booked, those bookings will be deleted.
Parties
Gatherings of more than 10 people at which alcohol is served are parties. In addition to reserving the room for your
party, you need to receive approval from the On Call Tutors.
Reserve space for your party in the Currier House Reservation System. Any space in which you plan to host a party needs
to be reserved, even your own suite/room.
Reach out to the On Call Tutors by noon on Thursday to notify them of your plans and arrange a time to meet. You must
meet with them and receive approval by 8pm that night.
What else do I need to know about hosting a party?
When are parties allowed?
Parties are allowed on weekend nights (Friday and Saturday (Sunday if Monday is a University holiday)).
The House Administrator (or designee) and the Resident Dean (or designee) also need approve your party. Your party is
all set ony after it has gone through the complete approval process.
Notify your roommate(s), bathroom mate(s), suitemates(s) or floormates of your plans.
Unregistered parties will be shut down immediately and repeated instances will result in disciplinary action and/or loss
of housing and party privileges.
Hosting rules
You should plan to have one 21+ host per ~10 guests.
At least one 21+ host must be a Currier resident.
For events in dorm rooms/suite common rooms/solaria, at least one host must be a resident of that room/suite/floor.
If hosts are mixed ages, only 21+ hosts can serve.
Only hosts can serve alcohol; guests cannot serve.
Hosts must be present for the entire party and must monitor the party to make sure it’s safe and that there is no
underage drinking.
You should have at least two 21+ hosts so at least one host can be present throughout the party.
Party safety
Non-alcoholic beverages and food must be offered if alcoholic beverages are served.
Alcohol service must cease immediately if non-alcoholic beverages and food are not available.
The number of people at your party cannot exceed the room’s space capacity.
Tutors or other House staff will check on the party before it starts, during it, and at 2 am.
Hosts should call (not text) the On-Call phone if tutor assistance is needed.
Gatherings without alcohol
To host a gathering without alcohol, you need to reserve the room in the Currier House Reservation System. Tutor
approval isn’t needed for events without alcohol, but if you’re hosting a large event (more than 10 people) please let
Alana (cu-ha@fas.harvard.edu) know your plans -- hosts, location, time (start-end), type of event (game night, birthday
party, dinner party, watching a game, etc), number of guests.
You should have 1 host per ~10 guests (eg., a party with 49 guests should have 4 hosts)
At least one host must be a Currier resident.
For events hosted in dorm rooms, suite common rooms, and solaria, at least one host must be a resident of the
room/suite/floor.
Notify you roommate(s), suitemates(s), bathroommates, or floormates (as appropriate) of your plans.
All gatherings in common spaces must end by 10pm on weekdays and 2am on weekends.
Clean-up expectations
Clean-up is required for all events. Leaving a space in poor condition can result in loss of hosting privileges.
Clean up immediately after your party/event by placing all trash in bins or bags. Wipe down surfaces and clean up any
spills. Bring trash/recycling to the trash rooms immediately. Failure to clean a space after an event may result in
revocation of reservation/party privileges.
When aren’t parties allowed?
Parties are not allowed on weekdays.
They also are not allowed during move-in, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Winter Session, Spring Break, and for most
of Reading and Exam period. Parties may not be allowed on some additional nights, including Harvard-Yale and Heaven &
Hell. House staff will make you aware of these nights as they arise.
Parties are allowed some nights of Senior Week. Please check with Alana before making plans.
Student Orgs
Currier is currently not hosting parties or large events for student organizations in its common spaces (including
10-man and solaria). Please check with the DSO office of Student Engagement at least 3 weeks before the event date to
host a student organization event at the SOCH.
Advertising Events and Renting Space
Event attendance is by personal invitation only. Advertising of events is prohibited.
Spaces in Currier cannot be rented to student organizations, other groups or individuals for parties. Renting spaces
could result in disciplinary action.
Currier House Reservations