Gray Research Center (GRC)

NOTE: The MCU Research Library cannot reserve meeting room spaces on your behalf. A request must be submitted to grc_conference @ usmcu.edu. Same-day or day-before requests usually cannot be accommodated.

Contact grc_conference @ usmcu.edu for more information and to submit the reservation form available on this page.

ALL REQUESTS REQUIRE A COMPLETED RESERVATION FORM.

1. All requests must be generated via the GRC Reservation Form, and digitally signed by the POCs from the Requesting Agency. Government contractors are not permitted to initiate reservation requests on behalf of government/military agencies.
2. The GRC Reservation Form represents a request and DOES NOT guarantee a reservation.
3. To request availability of a meeting or conference space, complete and sign the GRC Reservation Form and email it to grc_conference @ usmcu.edu. 
4. The reservation specialist will respond to your request within 3 business days.
5. For fastest service, please address all questions to grc_conference @ usmcu.edu.

HOURS OF OPERATION

The GRC building is open according to Library hours of operation. Conference Center and meeting room hours end at 1700, Monday-Friday.

USING OUR FACILITIES

Please read the Conference Center Use Policy before attempting to schedule a meeting or event in the GRC. In cases where the GRC Use Policy Letter and the GRC Reservation Agreement conflict, the Reservation Agreement takes precedence.

• The GRC is not a "full-service" conference center. Pack out what you pack in, including trash.
• Policies. Groups that create excessive noise/cause disturbance to employees and Library patrons will be banned from making future reservations.
• Library Meeting Rooms. Meeting rooms located inside the MCU Library are co-located with study areas and staff workspaces. Accordingly, a reduced level of noise and activity in public areas is expected. 
• Cell Phone Areas. Cell phone use is authorized in the Cafe and Foyer areas only. Do not wander through the Library while talking on your cell phone.

CONFERENCE CENTER AND FACILITIES

Demand for these facilities is high. Marine Corps University schools and affiliated organizations receive precedence in room reservations. Organizations that would like to use the Conference Center to host events should make a request well in advance.

• The GRC Conference Center wing offers a 247-seat auditorium and three joinable seminar rooms that accommodate up to 30 people each. The space includes a small galley for food preparation.
• Smaller meeting rooms may be available within the MCU Research Library. Conference Center AV staff can provide audio-visual and computer support in most of these rooms.
• Library Staff offices and work areas cannot be reserved or used as impromptu meeting spaces.
• Organizations must be mindful of other groups using the facility and arrive and depart at their scheduled times.

ATTENTION .MIL COMPUTER USERS:

• The GRC uses a .EDU network
• There are NO .MIL computer connections available in the GRC
• MCEN laptops cannot be connected to our network

If you are using a library computer, please be aware that the .edu domain is not recognized by some .mil websites. Access to Outlook email is provided via Outlook Web Access (OWA). Please make sure you have an established OWA account before checking your account from our facility.