The Goodhand Room + Patio (LGBT Center: LGBT Building) Capacity: 100
Description
You can plan and submit your reservation requests 90 days in advance. To ensure a smooth process, please submit your reservations at least ten days before your event. Spaces will be allotted based on staff availability. For any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact our Associate Director, Kristal, at kriscas8@upenn.edu.

Located on the 1st floor, the Goodhand Room accommodates 60 people seated and 100 standing with its ample open space and Smart TV/screen with multi-media connections. The Goodhand Room is great for receptions, dinners, movie screenings, lectures, presentations, and more. This room includes two couches, eight lounge chairs, eight 2×2 square tables, and ten chairs. A podium and additional chairs are available upon request. The Goodhand Room also comes with access to our catering kitchen area.
- LGBT Center Groups, Penn Students & Postdoc Groups, and VPUL Offices:
- Can reserve all LGBT Center spaces at $0.00 cost. (Please note: all spaces that are left damaged or dirty will be charged a severe fine. The fine will be sent via email directly from the Center’s Director.)
- Can reserve all LGBT Center spaces at $0.00 cost. (Please note: all spaces that are left damaged or dirty will be charged a severe fine. The fine will be sent via email directly from the Center’s Director.)
- Penn Schools, Departments, Offices, Affiliates, Alumni, Staff, and Faculty:
- Prior to 5pm: reservation costs will scale from $50/hour
- Post 5pm: reservations will scale from $75/hour
- Please note that events with alcohol will have an upcharge
- Penn Student and Postdocs Private Events:
- Reservation request will be reviewed by Director and all pricing will be determined on a case-by-case basis
- Penn Faculty and Staff Private Events:
- Reservation request will be reviewed by Director and all pricing will be determined on a case-by-case basis
- Non-Profits [501(C)(3) OR (4)] and For Profits [LLC, Corporations, Partnerships]:
- Reservation request will be reviewed by Director and all pricing will be determined on a case-by-case basis
- Sliding scale will be offered to Non-Profits upon request
PLEASE NOTE: All reservations that do not properly clean up spaces upon finalizing their space usage, will incur a fine.
Accessible Seat/Space
Power Available