Guidelines for Renting Uptown

  • Uptown may only be rented by Bucknell University recognized groups, departments, etc. that have a university account.

  • Reservations can be made in the CAP Center (LC 306) on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • The maximum capacity of Uptown is 300 people.

  • Uptown may only be rented by recognized groups or departments Monday - Thursday nights during the Fall and Spring semesters. Uptown is not available to be rented during any break.

  • Uptown may only be rented Monday - Thursday nights between the hours of 8pm and Midnight.

  • No alcohol is permitted in Uptown.

  • All Uptown/University Policies will be enforced at all times.

  • Only authorized personnel are permitted to operate Uptown’s sound and lighting equipment.

  • The Uptown Staff is in charge of the facility and all equipment at all times.

  • DJs are permitted, however, bands are not, due to mid-week noise issues. The CAP Center Staff reserves the right to deny the rental of Uptown in the case that the planned event does not fit within the realm of permissible programming.

  • Rental entertainment may not conflict with regularly scheduled Uptown events (i.e. a group may not have the same type event open to the entire student body, such as a pool tournament, if Uptown already has a pool tournament planned near the requested date.)

Groups that rent Uptown will be required to: 

  • Pay for all Uptown Staff required for the event. The number of Uptown Staff required to work will be determined by the CAP Center Staff and will be based on the type of event scheduled.

  • In conjunction with the CAP Center, book all entertainment, negotiate contracts and ensure that all necessary paperwork has been completed.

  • Make all arrangements with Dining Services for any food requests (NO outside vendors may be used).

  • Pay a $10 clean up fee.

  • Pay for any damage or excessive clean up charges.

  • Advertise own events.

  • Have an on-site contact present during the entire event (from set up through clean up).

Cancellation Policy: 

  • Should the need arise to cancel an event, groups are required to notify the CAP Center no later than 48 hours before the event. Failure to notify the CAP Center in a timely manner will result in a penalty fee of $25 which will automatically be charged to the sponsoring group’s account number. If food has been ordered for an event which is cancelled, the sponsoring group is required to notify Dining Services directly and will absorb any costs associated with the event.

If you would like to reserve Uptown for your group,
please download our Reservation Form
note: Choose Save or Open