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Event Support

To request setup, teardown and cleaning support for scheduled CMU events, submit a service request with the information below at least one week in advance of the event. For unscheduled events, we will do our best to fill the request, but it cannot be guaranteed. When placing the service request, please provide the following information:

  • Your name
  • Your cell phone number
  • Event building and room / location
  • Charge string for costs
  • Event date
  • Detailed description of the work that needs to be done, including dates and times for setups, teardowns and cleaning before/after the event

Furniture Rentals

If you need to rent furniture for a scheduled CMU event, please submit your service request at least two weeks before the event. For unscheduled events, we will do our best to fill the request, but it cannot be guaranteed. When placing the service request, please include the general event information requested above, plus the following information (as applicable):

  • Tables – size and amount
  • Chairs – amount
  • Trash / recycle /compost containers – amount 
  • Diagram showing furniture placement
  • Specific cleaning instructions, if needed

Tent Requests

Please note that the process and timelines for renting structures over 400 square feet (20' x 20') have been modified to accommodate the city's permit process requirements. All tent requests must be be emailed to fixit@andrew.cmu.edu at least two months (eight weeks) in advance of the requested date and must include:

  • Tent size, location and details (walls, flooring, etc.)
  • A layout or diagram for city permitting approval – these must be as specific as possible and include expected occupancy and set-up layout

Additional Help

If you have any questions, or there are any changes to your needs after your request has been submitted, please contact our Service Reponse Center (or Custodial Services for events in the Cohon University Center or Tepper Building).

Please note that a 6% management fee is applied to all external contractor invoices managed by the Facilities Managemnt Services department.