General Information
How do I schedule an event?
Once you have completed a Customer Profile, you may make reservations 24 hours a day using our online reservation system, or one of our conference coordinators will be happy to assist you during business hours. Please call 512-471-5898.
Where is The Commons Center located?
View our maps and parking information for the Commons Building and the MCC Building.
Where may I stay while attending an event at The Commons
Center?
Check our list of area hotels.
What number may I leave in the event I need to be contacted
while I am attending an event?
Messages for Commons Conference Center and MCC Building attendees may be left at
512-471-5898.
Please be
sure to leave the name and location of the event you are attending with your
office / family.
I may need special assistance while attending an event.
Whom should I contact?
Our mission is to provide the highest quality
learning environment and support. If you need any special arrangements, please
let us know and we will make every effort to accommodate you. To speak with
a conference coordinator, please call 512-471-5898.
What time do the buildings open?
Our
buildings are open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and, when conferences are scheduled, in the evenings and
on weekends.
Planners and Presenters
Who may use the facilities and services?
The Commons Center complex is dedicated to serving
The University of Texas at Austin community, corporations, businesses, state
agencies and associations.
What facilities and services are available?
Our conference operation offers meeting space in
two buildings, the Commons and the MCC Buildings, located a mile apart in the
northwest area of Austin, Texas. We offer three theatre style auditoriums, 12
meeting rooms, Business Centers in both buildings, a dining facility, three
versatile atriums, a wireless computer cart and state-of-the-art audio and video
technology.
How much does it cost to use The Commons Center facilities?
Our fee schedule may be found at the Room Information Web page
What audiovisual equipment is available?
We
offer a full range of AV equipment and an advanced level of technical support
including digital video recording and webcasting. For a complete listing of
our AV equipment and services, please visit our Technical
Services page.
Is Internet access available in The Commons Center
conference rooms?
All of our auditoriums, conference rooms and atriums
have Ethernet and analog connections, and our Business
Service Centers are equipped with computers with high-speed Internet access and the Microsoft Office
suite. The Commons Building also offers wireless Internet access.
Is there a Computer lab available?
Yes! A 28-unit wireless Dell laptop cart is available for your training and
demonstration needs.
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