Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center
The Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center (JTMC) is designed to create an educational and/or social awareness environment regarding issues of diversity for University of Oklahoma students, along with meeting the facility needs for University of Oklahoma registered student organizations.
Events may be held in the JTMC between the hours of 7 AM - 11 PM.
Click the appropriate button below to jump to the different-sized rooms, or scroll down.
Managing Scheduling Department of the space:
Campus Scheduling Office
405-325-2121 | scheduling@ou.edu
Space Priority
Interior space at the JTMC shall be reserved through the Campus Scheduling Office and is assigned in the order requests are received. Priority for use of the JTMC goes to cultural groups associated with the office of Student Life.
- Priority of space is given in the following order (starting with the highest priority):
- American Indian Student Association, American Indian Student Fellowship, Gamma Delta Pi, Sigma Nu Alpha Gamma
- These groups may reserve space at any time in the JTMC for up to 2 years in advance.
- RSO groups under the categories: Cultural, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, OU Cousins
- These groups may reserve space up to 1 year in advance.
- Campus Activities Council, Interfraternity Council, Independent Greek Council, Panhellenic Association, Union Programming Board
- These groups may reserve space on a semester-by-semester basis. Space reservations will be allowed for the respective semester on the Monday preceding the first week of classes for the semester.
- All other RSOs and university departments.
- These groups may reserve space on a semester-by-semester basis. Space reservations will be allowed for the respective semester on the first day of classes for the semester.
- American Indian Student Association, American Indian Student Fellowship, Gamma Delta Pi, Sigma Nu Alpha Gamma
Reserve Space at the JTMC
Click the appropriate button below for information on how your organization can reserve space for your event.
Multipurpose Rooms
There are three Multipurpose Rooms; each being open space with multiple set-up types. Multipurpose Rooms A, B and/or C may be reserved individually or all together.
For certain events (open social events, banquets, concerts), all three rooms, as well as the 2nd-floor lounge, must be reserved so that other events are not disturbed.
Standard Setup:
Location: First Floor, South
Square Footage: 2,048
Existing Furniture: No
Integrated AV & Tech: 52" Screen
Auditorium Style Capacity: 160
Round Tables w/ Chairs Capacity: 112
Classroom-Style Capacity: 84
Conference-Style Capacity: 40
If room furnishings are added to a space by Reserving Party, the room should be returned to the empty configuration at the conclusion of the event or may face additional fees.
Multipurpose Room A is located on the first floor of the JTMC. The room features brick walls, floor to ceiling windows, and can also be joined to Multipurpose Rooms B & C by retractable walls for larger events.
| Non-University Rate | University Department Rate | Student Organization Rate* |
|---|---|---|
| $30 / hour | $12.50 / hour | $12.50 / hour |
*Cultural Student Organizations (as registered on Engage) will not be charged a room rental fee.
Empty Room:
Location: First Floor, South
Square Footage: 2,181
Existing Furniture: No
Integrated AV & Tech: 12' in-ceiling projector screen, Two 66" Screens, in-house audio
Auditorium Style Capacity: 201
Round Tables w/ Chairs Capacity: 120
Classroom-Style Capacity: 72
Conference-Style Capacity: 40
If room furnishings are added to a space by Reserving Party, the room should be returned to the empty configuration at the conclusion of the event or may face additional fees.
Multipurpose Room B is located on the first floor of the JTMC. The room features brick walls, floor to ceiling windows, and can also be joined to Multipurpose Rooms A & B by retractable walls for larger events.
| Non-University Rate | University Department Rate | Student Organization Rate* |
|---|---|---|
| $30 / hour | $12.50 / hour | $12.50 / hour |
*Cultural Student Organizations (as registered on Engage) will not be charged a room rental fee.
Standard Setup:
Location: First Floor, South
Square Footage: 2,046
Existing Furniture: No
Integrated AV & Tech: 52" Screen
Auditorium-Style Capacity: 202
Round Tables w/ Chairs: 112
Classroom-Style Capacity: 84
Conference-Style Capacity: 40
If room furnishings are added to a space by Reserving Party, the room should be returned to the empty configuration at the conclusion of the event or may face additional fees.
Multipurpose Room C is located on the first floor of the JTMC. The room features brick walls, floor to ceiling windows, and can also be joined to Multipurpose Rooms A & B by retractable walls for larger events.
| Non-University Rate | University Department Rate | Student Organization Rate* |
|---|---|---|
| $30 / hour | $12.50 / hour | $12.50 / hour |
*Cultural Student Organizations (as registered on Engage) will not be charged a room rental fee.
Standard Setup:
Multipurpose Rooms have a standard setup of the room dividers deployed.
Empty Room:
Location: First Floor, South
Square Footage: 2,048
Existing Furniture: No
Integrated AV & Tech: 52" Screen
Auditorium-Style Capacity: 160
Round Tables w/ Chairs: 112
Classroom-Style Capacity: 84
Conference-Style Capacity: 40
Multipurpose Room A is located on the first floor of the JTMC. The room features brick walls, floor to ceiling windows, and can also be joined to Multipurpose Rooms B & C by retractable walls for larger events.
| Non-University Rate | University Department Rate | Student Organization Rate* |
|---|---|---|
| $75 / hour | $25 / hour | $25 / hour |
*Cultural Student Organizations (as registered on Engage) will not be charged a room rental fee.
If a combination of Multipurpose Rooms has been reserved, the Reserving Party may adjust the temporary walls that divide the spaces by following the below steps.
If temporary walls are moved, they must be returned to their original state at the conclusion of your event. Failure to do so may result in fees being assessed to the reserving party.
*You may request Campus Scheduling staff make room adjustments for an additional fee.
1. Use the Crank tool to loosen the extendable wall section (AB7 or BC7) nearest the South wall. This will allow the wall piece to pivot and be moved.
The location of the Crank Tool is in the East Storage room as shown below.
2. Move the temporary wall sections to the storage spaces as shown below.
If temporary walls are moved, they must be returned to their original state at the conclusion of your event. Failure to do so may result in fees being assessed to the reserving party.
Reverse the above process to return walls to their original state.
Cultural Meeting Rooms
Location: First Floor, North
Square Footage: 498
Existing Furniture: Yes
Integrated AV & Tech: n/a
Conference-Style Capacity: 16
The American Indian Student Life Room was named in appreciation of the indigenous students that attend the university. The space features 3 large tables in a conference room formation, with a few additional seats on the edge of the room.
| Non-University Rate | University Department Rate | Student Organization Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $10 / hour | Free | Free |
Location: First Floor, North
Square Footage: 338
Existing Furniture: Yes
Integrated AV & Tech: n/a
Conference-Style Capacity: 12
The Asian Student Life Room was named in appreciation of students with Asian heritage that attend the university. The space features 3 large tables in a conference room formation, with a few additional seats on the edge of the room.
| Non-University Rate | University Department Rate | Student Organization Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $10 / hour | Free | Free |
Location: First Floor, North
Square Footage: 338
Existing Furniture: Yes
Integrated AV & Tech: n/a
Conference-Style Capacity: 12
The Disability and Diversity Action Room was named in appreciation of students that fight for advancement in diversity and disability resources. The space features 3 large tables in a conference room formation, with a few additional seats on the edge of the room.
| Non-University Rate | University Department Rate | Student Organization Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $10 / hour | Free | Free |
Location: First Floor, North
Square Footage: 338
Existing Furniture: Yes
Integrated AV & Tech: n/a
Conference-Style Capacity: 12
The International Student Life Room was named in appreciation of the international students that attend the university. The space features 3 large tables in a conference room formation, with a few additional seats on the edge of the room.
| Non-University Rate | University Department Rate | Student Organization Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $10 / hour | Free | Free |
Location: First Floor, North
Square Footage: 310
Existing Furniture: Yes
Integrated AV & Tech: n/a
Conference-Style Capacity: 12
The Latino Student Life Room was named in appreciation of the Latinx students that attend the university. The space features 3 large tables in a conference room formation, with a few additional seats on the edge of the room.
| Non-University Rate | University Department Rate | Student Organization Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $10 / hour | Free | Free |
Additional Spaces
Location: First Floor, North
Square Footage: 918
Existing Furniture: Yes
Integrated AV & Tech: in-ceiling audio
The Conference Lobby is a large space in the middle of the conference rooms that can be reserved when reserving the entire conference wing. There is a serving bar and a serving window that accesses the kitchen.
Location: First Floor, Central
Square Footage: 317
Existing Furniture: No
Integrated AV & Tech: in-house audio
The kitchen was designed to allow cooking food at student group meetings/cultural events. The kitchen has a full stove, oven, refrigerator, sinks, and dishwasher.
All food must be removed from the kitchen immediately after an event. No food can be stored in the refrigerator, cabinets or drawers. Any food items left will be thrown away.
| Non-University Rate | University Department Rate | Student Organization Rate |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | Free | Free |
Location: Second Floor, Central
Square Footage: 938
Existing Furniture: Yes
Integrated AV & Tech: n/a
Conference-Style Capacity: 12
The Second Floor Lounge may be reserved for special events with smaller attendance. The lounge is a medium-sized room with a conference table and lounge seating.
| Non-University Rate | University Department Rate | Student Organization Rate* |
|---|---|---|
| $30 / hour | $12.50 / hour | $12.50 / hour |
*Cultural Student Organizations (as registered on Engage) will not be charged a room rental fee.
OU Reserve is the online space reservation tool for all registered student organizations and OU departments to use when booking space on campus.
Log-in to your account to make your space reservation in a quick, online fashion.
Take a Virtual Tour
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