As a public institution of higher education, West Chester University seeks to balance its mission of instruction, scholarship and co-curricula activities, with its commitment of service to the broader community of which it is a part. The facilities of West Chester University exist for the primary purpose of education, for use by our faculty, staff and students and by affiliated constituencies. However, when available space allows, we are committed to making our facilities available to groups and organizations outside the University whose purpose is consistent with the University’s mission.

All facilities are property of West Chester University. Specifically, there is no departmental or individual "ownership" of space. The configuration of space assignments may change from time to time as needs and opportunities change, and it is inevitable that departments may at times be confronted with required changes that are less than desirable from their individual viewpoints or interests.

Priority for the use of a specific facility within the context of the purpose for which that facility was designed (i.e. gym, classroom etc.), is given first as follows:

1. University academic activities.
2. University-sponsored events including athletic events and student events
3. University related and co-sponsored activities.
4. External constituents.

Student groups are given the highest priority for the use of the Earl F. Sykes Student Union Building. At all times the University maintains the right to determine which activities are appropriate to be held on the campus.

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