Classroom / Meeting Room Reservations

Requesting a Room

ESPM faculty/ce specialists, lab staff, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers can request a reservation by inviting themselves as a guest on the preferred room for their meeting or event (e.g. "103 Mulford). You must sign-in to your Berkeley Calendar to access the department’s bCal calendar. 

  1. Access to department rooms is restricted and reserved for ESPM and our affiliated groups (e.g. Forestry).

  2. Make all requests at least 2 business days in advance.

  3. Choose a room (see links listed below) and check the availability before submitting requests.

  4. Recurring room reservations will be approved for a maximum of 1 semester/term.

  5. The reservation requester must include their ESPM affiliation, reservation business purpose, and the number of attendees. Without these details, requests will be denied.

  6. Adhere to the Policies and Guidelines governing conference rooms and classrooms.

*If you do not have card key access, email us at espmrcpt@berkeley.edu

ESPM Rooms

(Including Lab Meetings, Events, and Qualifying Exams) 

103 Mulford Hall (Capacity 22) | 112 Hilgard Hall (Capacity 22) | 251C Hilgard Hall  (Capacity 17)
331 Hilgard Hall (Capacity 12/Card Access)

ESPM Graduate Classrooms

(These rooms cannot be used for meetings)

132 Mulford Hall  |  306 Wellman Hall  |  410 Wellman Hall

To schedule a room for an Undergraduate Class, email scheduling.rcnr@berkeley.edu


ESPM Equipment Rental

The department offers equipment rentals to ESPM faculty/ce specialists, lab staff, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers for instructional purposes, lab meetings, and qualifying exams. Rental requesters are liable for loss, theft and/or damage to department equipment.

ESPM Equipment

View a list of available ESPM Equipment.

To reserve equipment, contact espmrcpt@berkeley.edu and include the following details in your message:

  • First Name and Last Name

  • ESPM Affiliation

  • Equipment Requested

  • Purpose for Use

  • Rental Time Frame

  • Mobile Phone Number

  • Room/Location for Equipment Use

ESPM Equipment Rental Policy

  • Rental requests are only for students, faculty, and staff in ESPM. 

  • Equipment must be used solely for ESPM-related activities; personal use and use by student organizations are not permitted.

  • Equipment may be checked out and returned between 8am - 4pm, Monday through Friday. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis.

  • ESPM Rental equipment must remain on campus.

  • Please return the equipment promptly at the agreed-upon time to ensure smooth future rentals.

  • All rented equipment, including cords and dongles, must be returned in the same condition as received.

  • Loosely wrap cables and cords, free of knots and bending. Tightly wrapping cords around power blocks produces kinks and causes connectivity damage.

  • In case of equipment issues, such as damage or malfunction, please notify ESPM staff immediately via email at espmrcpt@berkeley.edu.

  • Account for all accessories and cables included in your rental.

  • Never leave equipment, cables or dongles unattended in rooms/spaces.


ESPM Room Reservation FAQ

How and when will I get notification of my room assignment?

You will receive a confirmation via bMail within 2 business days.

If a classroom is locked, whom do I call to for room access?

Access assistance for 103 Mulford, 112 Hilgard, 251C Hilgard & 331 Hilgard, please contact the Department Assistant at (510) 643-4554 or the Department Manager at nlowy@berkeley.edu. ESPM Staff Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am – 4pm.

How can I find out if a general assignment classroom has internet access, a computer projector, and other media equipment?

Refer to the Educational Technology Services Classroom Information Database.  

How would I schedule an undergraduate course(s)?

For undergraduate courses (1-199), contact scheduling.rcnr@berkeley.edu

How do I cancel my reservation?

Cancel reservations through bCal or contact the Department Assistant at espmrcpt@berkeley.edu.

What if another class/event is in my scheduled room?

If possible, don’t interrupt the meeting. Contact the Department Assistant at (510) 643-4554 or Department Manager at nlowy@berkeley.edu.