Technical College of the Lowcountry makes select campus facilities available to businesses, organizations, and community partners for approved public service activities, professional meetings, training, and events that align with the College’s workforce training and educational mission.
All outside facility use requires prior written approval. Availability of space does not guarantee approval, and all requests are reviewed for compliance with College policies, campus operations, and institutional priorities.
READY TO REQUEST SPACE?
Submit a completed Facility Rental Request Form to events@tcl.edu.
How To Request TCL Space
To request use of TCL facilities, outside organizations must submit a completed Facility Rental Request Form to events@tcl.edu. Requests submitted without the required form will not be reviewed.
Please allow 5–7 business days for review. If the request is approved, the requestor will receive a facility rental quote and next steps.
Reservations are confirmed only after a Facility Rental Agreement is signed and returned with the required deposit by the stated deadline. Until the agreement and deposit are received, the space is not reserved.
Facility rental requests may be submitted no more than 60 days in advance of the requested event date. Requests submitted outside of this window may be asked to resubmit closer to the event date.
Facility Availability and Use
Available spaces vary by campus, schedule, room setup, event type, and operational needs. Select classrooms, meeting rooms, and event spaces may be available for approved outside use.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- TCL does not accept requests more than 60 days in advance.
- Outside rentals operate on a self-service basis. The College does not provide event coordination, vendor management, setup/breakdown, audiovisual, or catering services.
- Alcohol is strictly prohibited at rental events hosted by outside agencies at TCL.
- Outside security personnel are not permitted. The College reserves the right to require the use of College security personnel at the renter’s expense.
- Personal or private events (parties, celebrations, etc.) and fundraising activities intended to raise funds for outside organizations are not permitted.
- The following facilities may have limited or no availability:
- Culinary Institute of the South Campus, including the Chiacchiero Sampson Gillis Room
- The Beaufort Mather Campus, including the auditorium and student center
- The New River Campus, Monday through Friday
TCL facilities may be considered for professional, educational, workforce, civic, or community-related uses that align with the College’s mission. Examples may include:
- Business meetings
- Professional development sessions
- Trainings or workshops
- Public service or civic meetings
- Community partner events
- Educational programs or presentations
All requests are reviewed individually. Approval is based on the nature of the event, space availability, campus operations, and alignment with College policy.
TCL facilities are not available for all types of events. The following uses are generally not permitted:
- Personal or private events, including parties, celebrations, weddings, showers, birthdays, or similar social events
- Fundraising activities or events intended to raise funds for outside organizations
- Events involving alcohol or wine
- Events that imply TCL sponsorship, endorsement, or partnership without prior written approval
- Events that conflict with the College’s educational mission, policies, or operational needs
Outside organizations may not collect donations, conduct fundraising, or use TCL facilities to support fundraising for an external organization.
TCL reserves the right to determine whether a requested space is appropriate for the proposed use. College activities, academic needs, and institutional events receive priority scheduling.
Some facilities or rooms may be unavailable due to renovations, academic use, maintenance, staffing limitations, or other operational considerations.
Submission of a rental request does not guarantee approval or reservation of space.
Request Process, Fees, and Reservation Information
To request use of TCL facilities, outside organizations must submit a completed Facility Rental Request Form to events@tcl.edu. Requests submitted without the required form will not be reviewed.
Please allow 5–7 business days for review. If the request is approved, the requestor will receive a facility rental quote and next steps.
Rental fees vary based on the organization type, event use, location, space requested, date, time, and operational needs. Because each event is different, pricing is provided through an individualized facility rental quote following review and approval of the request.
A deposit is required to confirm all approved reservations. The deposit amount is equal to 30% of the rental fee or $500, whichever is less.
Additional fees may apply for security, extended access, custodial support, overtime, damages, or other event-related needs as determined by the College.
Reservations are confirmed only after a Facility Rental Agreement is signed and returned with the required deposit by the stated deadline. Until the agreement and deposit are received, the space is not reserved.
Facility rental requests may be submitted no more than 60 days in advance of the requested event date. Requests submitted outside of this window may be asked to resubmit closer to the event date.
Submission of a rental request does not guarantee approval or reservation of space.
Submit a Facility Rental Request
To begin the process, please complete the Facility Rental Request Form and email it to events@tcl.edu.
Incomplete requests or requests submitted without the required form will not be reviewed. Please allow 5–7 business days for review after all required information has been received.
Questions? Contact events@tcl.edu.