Changes to Cory/Soda Room Policies for Fall 2022

(Last updated: 15-Sept-2022)

Please review the following Cory and Soda Hall room reservation policies before attempting to book a room this semester::

  • Only department-hosted events, research meetings, and certain graduate student groups will be allowed to consume food/drink at indoor events hosted in Cory/Soda
  • Regular business hours in Cory/Soda are M-F, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (closed 12:00-1:00pm).
  • During prime hours (M-F, 10 am - 5 pm), conference rooms (non-classrooms) can only be booked for department-, instruction-, or research-related meetings and events.
  • Rooms must be vacated before campus buildings close at 10:00 pm
  • Please keep bookings for meetings outside of prime hours limited to a maximum of 2-3 hours per week.*  This request has been made to give as many groups as possible an opportunity to use the few rooms available.
  • Rooms cannot be booked for overnight events (XRG events excluded).
  • Events aimed at recruitment, promotion, and marketing to students by visitors to the university must be approved by the EECS External Relations Group (cap-admin@eecs-berkeley.edu)
  • Room reservations take 4 business days to process and are not considered booked until they are CONFIRMED!
    • no room confirmation emails will be sent for Cory rooms - check the public calendar for your event to check approval status.

*Does not apply to sanctioned, course-related activities.

Building-Specific Regulations

The Woz (430-438 Soda)

Indoor Lounge Area
  • You must have card key access to host a meeting in this room
  • No homework parties may be booked in this room between the hours of 11:00 am - 2:00 pm M-F.
Outside Terrace Area
  • May be freely used by EECS students during the day
  • Must be cleared by sunset
  • May be closed without notice for Department-hosted meetings and events
  • Cannot be booked as a meeting space

HP Auditorium (306 Soda)

  • Will be locked outside of regular business hours. If your event starts before 9:00 am or after 4:00 pm on a weekday, or any time on the weekend, you must make an appointment to pick up a metal key at least 48 hours in advance of your event.  Key picked-up is available by appointment only: https://calendly.com/eecs-building-access/eecs-key-pick-up

540A/B Cory Hall (formerly the DOP Center)

  • You must have card key access to host a meeting in this room

Book Rooms in Cory and Soda Halls

Rooms in Soda and Cory Halls are only available for EECS and other COE community events and cannot be reserved by members of the broader campus community.

Review Room Booking Guidelines

How to Book a Room

Booking rooms in Cory and Soda Halls via a bCal room resource calendar is a three step process:

  1. View room availability in the tables below to find a room that meets your needs.  At the google login screen, log in with your full @berkeley.edu email address, click Next, then supply your CalNet passphrase. 

  2. Create an event on your own calendar:
    • Log into bCal.berkeley.edu
    • On your own calendar, begin to create an event as you normally would
    • Click "Edit event"
    • On the right side of the window, click the "Rooms, etc." link under Add.
    • Type in "Cory" or "Soda" to limit it to one building.  Be sure that the "Show only available" box is checked!
    • Click "Add" next to the room you want.
    • Configure the rest of your event settings. We recommend that you do not invite your guests until after your event has been confirmed by the room scheduler. Click "Save."

  3. Receive meeting confirmation within 1 business day. THE BOOKING WILL NOT BE COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE EMAIL FROM THE ROOM SCHEDULER APPROVING YOUR EVENT.

Important

  • Please submit requests at least four days in advance to guarantee that reservations are approved on time. For weekend reservations, please submit your request by Friday at the latest. Reservations are only approved during business hours (M-F, 8 am-4:30 pm).
  • Only the following subset of EECS-affiliated student groups may book rooms in Cory and Soda Halls.
  • If your group is on the list, you may check availability by signing in with your @berkeley.edu email address and then your CalNet credentials
  • Book a room by creating an event on your own calendar--do not try to book them on the "check availability" calendars.  Follow the instructions in the How To column on the right.
  • All events must include a name and description.  Include the following information under the description box of your event:
    • Event description
    • EECS affiliation (i.e. course, organization, etc.)
    • Number of participants
    • Speaker list and affiliation (if applicable).
    Failure to include this information in your reservation will result in delays/cancellation.
  • The room schedulers reserve the right to cancel or move any confirmed booking if the room is urgently needed for an important academic or department function.
  • Please read the room restrictions and guidelines before booking rooms.

Scroll down to see separate tables for alcoves and special purpose rooms in Soda Hall.

Cory Hall Rooms

Listed by room capacity, largest to smallest

Room
Name/Number

Cap.

Notes (Restrictions/Layout)

Availability

Cory Courtyard
2nd floor

143

Layout:

  • Open air, not covered
  • Unfurnished (use of Tea1 tables is not permitted). Contact Cory building manager (cory-building@eecs) about furniture arrangements
  • There are two entrances to the courtyard on the 2nd floor of Cory Hall: 1) through TI Lounge (room 246) on the north hallway (Hearst entrance) and 2) across from room 289 on the south hallway (near the passenger elevators).

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of Cory Courtyard

540AB Cory
(formerly the DOP Center Room)

46

Restrictions:

  • This is a limited-use room. Read the room use policy to learn more.
  • Available after 5 p.m. M-F and weekends
  • Contact Cory hall front desk staff (eecsoffice@eecs) for exceptional approval to use the room

Layout:

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of 540AB Cory

521 Cory
Hogan Room

30-52

Restrictions:

  • This room will become available at the end of the 3rd week of the semester for reservations scheduled M-F between 8am-6pm
  • Evening and weekend reservations can be made according to the standard advance booking rules

Layout:

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of 521 Cory

293 Cory

30

Restrictions:

  • This room will become available at the end of the 3rd week of the semester for reservations scheduled M-F between 8am-6pm
  • Evening and weekend reservations can be made according to the standard advance booking rules

Notes:

  • This room requires a metal key after business hours. Please visit the front desk at 387 Soda to check out a key on the day of the event. For more information email keys@eecs

Layout:

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of 293 Cory

400 Cory
Hughes Room

25

Layout:

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of 400 Cory

299 Cory

25

Restrictions:

  • This room will become available at the end of the 3rd week of the semester for reservations scheduled M-F between 8am-5:30pm
  • This room is not available evenings and weekends

Layout:

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of 299 Cory

531 Cory
Wang Room

20

Restrictions:

  • This room will become available at the end of the 3rd week of the semester for reservations scheduled M-F between 8am-6pm
  • Evening and weekend reservations can be made according to the standard advance booking rules

Layout:

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of 531Cory

212 Cory

20

Layout:

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of 212 Cory

367 Cory

12

Layout:

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of 367 Cory

258 Cory

10

Layout:

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of 258 Cory

284 Cory

10

Restrictions:

  • This room is restricted to EE GSI office hours.

Notes:

  • There are 9 chairs but the table only seats 6.
  • There is no projector in this room

Layout:

  • whiteboard
  • conference table

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of 284 Cory

529 Cory

10

Notes:

  • There are 10 chairs but the table only seats 7

Layout:

  • whiteboard
  • projector
  • conference table

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of 529 Cory

557 Cory

8

Restrictions:

  • Used primarily by the Computer Science Mentors (CSM) and EE study groups

Notes:

  • This room requires a metal key after business hours. Please visit the front desk at 387 Soda to check out a key on the day of the event. For more information email keys@eecs

Layout:

  • white board
  • conference table
  • network ports

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of 557 Cory

504 Cory

8

Notes:

  • This room requires a metal key after business hours. Please visit the front desk at 387 Soda to check out a key on the day of the event. For more information email keys@eecs

Layout:

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of 504 Cory

Soda Hall Rooms

Listed by room capacity, largest to smallest

Room
Name/Number

Cap.

Notes (Restrictions/Layout)

Availability

430-438 Soda
Wozniak Lounge

100

Restrictions:

  • No reservations for homework parties can bemade in this space between 11am-2pm, Mon-Fri.
  • Requests for weekend use must be made bynoon on the preceding Wednesday
  • Weekend usage requires collection of a cleaningfee for extra janitorial services

Layout:

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of 430-438 Soda

306 Soda
HP Auditorium

98

Restrictions:

  • No food or beverages
  • This room will become available at the end of the 3rd week of the semester for reservations scheduled M-F between 8am-6pm
  • Evening and weekend reservations can be made according to the standard advance booking rules

Layout:

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of 306 Soda

310 Soda

45

Restrictions:

  • This room will become available at the end of the 3rd week of the semester for reservations scheduled M-F between 8am-6pm
  • Evening and weekend reservations can be made according to the standard advance booking rules

Layout:

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of 310 Soda

405 Soda

40

Restrictions:

  • This room will become available at the end of the 3rd week of the semester for reservations scheduled M-F between 8am-6pm
  • Evening and weekend reservations can be made according to the standard advance booking rules

Layout:

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of 405 Soda

380 Soda

35

Restrictions:

  • No office hours or tutoring
  • No study groups before 5 pm

Layout:

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of 380 Soda

320 Soda

30

Restrictions:

  • This room will become available at the end of the 3rd week of the semester for reservations scheduled M-F between 8am-6pm
  • Evening and weekend reservations can be made according to the standard advance booking rules

Layout:

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of 320 Soda

606 Soda

24

Restrictions:

  • No office hours or tutoring
  • No study groups before 5 pm

Layout:

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of 606 Soda

373 Soda

20

Restrictions:

  • No office hours or tutoring
  • No study groups before 5 pm

Layout:

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of 373 Soda

511 Soda

15

Restrictions:

  • No food or beverages
  • No office hours or tutoring

Layout:

  • Room has a projector

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of 511 Soda

Soda Hall Alcoves

Listed by room capacity, largest to smallest

Room
Name/Number

Cap.

Restrictions/Layout

Availability

411 Soda

15

Restrictions:

  • Priority given to (U)GSI Office Hours and tutoring sessions
  • During first 2 weeks of Spr/Fall semesters, priority is given to (U)GSIs to reserve office hours
  • Beginning week 3 of Spr/Fall semesters, tutors can reserve rooms for tutoring

Layout:

  • Glass wall

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of 411 Soda

347 Soda

12

Restrictions:

  • Priority given to (U)GSI Office Hours and tutoring sessions
  • During first 2 weeks of Spr/Fall semesters, priority is given to (U)GSIs to reserve office hours
  • Beginning week 3 of Spr/Fall semesters, tutors can reserve rooms for tutoring

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of 347 Soda

326 Soda

10

Restrictions:

  • Priority given to (U)GSI Office Hours and tutoring sessions
  • During first 2 weeks of Spr/Fall semesters, priority is given to (U)GSIs to reserve office hours
  • Beginning week 3 of Spr/Fall semesters, tutors can reserve rooms for tutoring

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of 326 Soda

341B Soda

10

Restrictions:

  • Cannot be used by lower level or graduate students
  • During first 2 weeks of Spr/Fall semesters, priority is given to (U)GSIs to reserve office hours
  • Beginning week 3 of Spr/Fall semesters, tutors can reserve rooms for tutoring

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of 341B Soda

283E Soda

8

Restrictions:

  • Priority given to (U)GSI Office Hours and tutoring sessions
  • During first 2 weeks of Spr/Fall semesters, priority is given to TAs to reserve office hours
  • Beginning week 3 of Spr/Fall semesters, tutors can reserve rooms for tutoring

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of 283E Soda

283H Soda

5

Restrictions:

  • Priority given to (U)GSI Office Hours and tutoring sessions
  • During first 2 weeks of Spr/Fall semesters, priority is given to TAs to reserve office hours
  • Beginning week 3 of Spr/Fall semesters, tutors can reserve rooms for tutoring

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of 283H Soda

Soda Hall Special Purpose Rooms

Listed by room capacity, largest to smallest

Room
Name/Number

Cap.

Notes (Restrictions/Layout)

Availability

734 Soda

4

Use limited to:

  • Graduate student research meetings
  • DSP/alternate exams
  • Academic integrity discussions

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of 734 Soda

732 Soda

3

Use limited to:

  • Graduate student research meetings
  • DSP/alternate exams
  • Academic integrity discussions

Check Availabilty
of 732 Soda

View or Subscribe to Room Calendars Directly on bCal

When viewing calendars via the "Check Availability" links in the rooms tables, they will occasionally appear blank due to an intermittent problem with bCal.  If that happens, use this method to view the room's calendar directly from bCal:

  1. Open your personal bCal calendar.
  2. In the left column, click the arrow to the RIGHT of "Other calendars".
  3. Select "Browse Interesting Calendars".
  4. Select the "More" tab.
  5. Select  "Resources for berkeley.edu"
  6. Scroll down to find the building you want and select it.
  7. You can either choose Preview to just get a quick look at the calendar, or Subscribe.  If you subscribe, it will be added to your list of Other calendars and you'll be able to look at it any time you want.