The Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union Facility
The Ole Miss Student Union is home to various departments and provides an array of services for students and the university community.
Our facility
Our facility sits at the heart of campus life, inviting students and campus guests to experience the university's dynamic community. With its welcoming atmosphere and array of facilities, the Union serves as a hub for social events, dining, activities, and student engagement.
Building Hours
Monday – Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Ole Miss Student Union Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Our office is located on the third floor of the Ole Miss Student Union
Hours are subject to change during holidays and campus events. Follow our social media for updates to the schedule.
Student Union Policies
For additional university policies managed by The Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union, please visit the university policy directory.
Other than for the accommodation of a disability, the use of any wheeled or mechanical transportation in the Ole Miss Student Union is strictly prohibited. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, bicycles, skateboards, skates, hoverboards, scooters, and wheeled shoes.
Due to the risk of fire, no form of transportation may be plugged into an electrical outlet inside or outside of the Ole Miss Student Union to charge. Bicycle racks are provided outside of the Ole Miss Student Union to store bicycles when not in use. Bicycles are not to be left unattended or attached to the building at any time.
Pets are not allowed inside the Ole Miss Student Union. The only exception permitted is the use of properly identified service animals.
Posting or displaying fliers, posters, handbills, advertisements, etc. inside or outside of the Student Union on any interior or exterior surface, such as columns, windows, doors, kiosks, etc., and outside designated areas is prohibited. This policy includes the use of sidewalk chalk on the building, steps, and Student Union Plaza.
Under IHL policy, the University grounds, buildings, and other facilities are not generally available to outside organizations. As such, the University prohibits solicitation on campus, except as permitted by this policy. Solicitation is defined as attempting to sell or providing promotional or informational materials intended to promote, sell, or advertise a good, service, or organization. This policy does not apply to vendors who are working under a contract to do business with the University. Solicitation on campus may only occur at tables located on The Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union (“OMSU”) Plaza.
In order to ensure that table reservations conducted at the Student Union are in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Ole Miss Student Union retains the authorization to supervise table reservations in the Student Union. Reservations are made through the Ole Miss Student Union, where the reservation agreement must be completed. Rental is open to all registered student organizations and campus departments – there is no charge for this rental. Space for student organizations or campus departments is available on the Grove Sidewalk and in respective Union Plaza spaces from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
The Ole Miss Student Union serves as a center of campus life for Ole Miss students, guests, alumni, and the general public. Although everyone is welcome, the Student Union does not have the resources to act as a safe space for unaccompanied minors. Therefore, parents or guardians are responsible for, and assume all liability for, their minor(s) in or around the Ole Miss Student Union. In addition, the Student Union reserves the right to restrict or deny access, or remove any unescorted or unsupervised minors from the facility at its discretion.
Reserve Spaces
The Ole Miss Student Union oversees table reservations and space reservations at the Student Union but at various locations across campus.
For spaces at The Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union, fees and seating capacities have been updated.
Ole Miss Dining Services and Aramark are the preferred caterer for the OMSU facility. Please contact Ole Miss Dining Services for information regarding food service options. All non-Aramark food and/or drink requests require approval by the OMSU office prior to space reservation confirmation. There is a $50 food and beverage fee for any food brought in that is non-Aramark catered.
Users may not sell food nor contract with an off-campus caterer/vendor to sell food in the OMSU.
Please see the link for the catering request form below.
| Space | RSO’s | Campus Departments | Room Capacity |
| Union Ballroom | $200/ half day event
$400/ full day event | Half Day-$400 | 450 |
| Full Day- $700 | |||
| Room 321 | No Charge | $30 Per Hour
$200 Full Day | Classroom Style-30
Theater Style-60 |
| Room 322* | No Charge | $30 Per Hour
$200 Full Day | 26 |
| Room 323 A&B | No Charge | $60 Per Hour
$400 Full Day | Classroom Style-108
Theater Style-150 |
| Room 323 A | No Charge | $40 Per Hour
$270 Full Day | Classroom Style-54
Theater Style-80 |
| Room 323 B | No Charge | $ 40 Per Hour
$270 Full Day | Classroom Style-54
Theater Style-80 |
| Room 325 | No Charge | $25 Per Hour
$170 Full Day | Hollow Square-25 |
| Room 326 | No Charge | $30 Per Hour
$200 Full Day | Classroom Style-30
Theater Style-60 |
| SEC Room | Unavailable | $25 Per Hour
$170 Full Day | 12 |
| Room 330 | No Charge | $20 Per Hour
$130 Full Day | Classroom Style-12
Theater Style-20 |
| Room 332 | No Charge | $20 Per Hour
$130 Full Day | Classroom Style-12
Theater Style-20 |
| Auditorium 124 | No Charge | $30 Per Hour
$200 Full Day | 110 |
*May be reserved for campus departments and sponsored organizations only.
Please note that University space can only be reserved for events and activities sponsored by Registered Student Organizations and Campus Departments. No third party reservations are permitted.
Users may submit room reservation or tabling request forms no later than 2 business days in advance of their desired event/tabling day.
Please allow a processing time of up to 3 business days for your request form to be processed by our reservations staff. Reservations are not confirmed until a confirmation e-mail has been sent to the individual submitting the reservation.
Keep in mind that the request volume is highest at the beginning of the long semesters and all requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservation Forms
**Please submit one form with start date and end date for reoccurring events**
Ballroom Reservation Form: Ballroom reservation request forms must be sent in two weeks prior to the requested date
Meeting Room Reservations Form
Outdoor Space Reservation Form
Food & Beverage Form: This form does not replace the space reservation form and must be completed and approved in order to have food at your event(s). It is responsibility of the hosting party to order food and beverages — this form does not place an order for food. Please confirm your order with your desired caterer once this form has been approved by the OMSU. There is a $50 food and beverage fee for any food brought in that is non-Aramark catered.
For facilities other than those reserved by the Ole Miss Student Union, contact information for those respective facilities is listed below. If you have questions about other facilities not listed, please contact unionreservations@olemiss.edu or (662)915-1044.
Lamar Hall Meeting Rooms: Becky Drewery at becky@olemiss.edu (or complete the form by clicking here to request space, preferably 2 weeks before the event.)
Bryant Hall (Gallery): bryanthall@olemiss.edu or https://philosophy.olemiss.edu/bryant-hall/
Fulton Chapel and Meek Hall: Fel Macias – femacias@olemiss.edu
Nutt Auditorium: Jordan Presley – jbpresl1@olemiss.edu
Paris-Yates Chapel: Mary W. Leach – chapel@olemiss.edu
Table reservations are located only alongside The Grove sidewalk in front of The Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union. A table is not reserved until the individual completing the reservation form has received a confirmation. Table reservations will be placed rain or shine.
**Please submit one form with all dates for reoccurring events**
Table Reservations – Bake Sale
Table Reservations – Campus
Table Reservations – Solicitors
Departments in the Student Union
The Ole Miss Student Union is home to various departments. Visit their websites below to learn more!
Services Inside the Student Union
The Ole Miss Student Union is home to various departments and provides an array for students and the university community. Whether you are looking to get lunch or looking for a new Ole Miss sweatshirt, the Ole Miss Student Union has what you need. Check out all that the Student Union has to offer below!
Mamava Pod
The Student Union has a Mamava Lactation Pod located on the first floor of the Student Union between the Food Court and Ole Miss Bookstore. Download the free Mamava app for iPhone or Android to access. Aside from the Student Union, the University has a network of lactation spaces across campus. Any nursing parent, whether student, faculty, staff, or visitor, is welcome.
University Policy for Nursing Mothers
The university’s policy regarding nursing mothers can be read here.