We’re excited to offer tabling opportunities on campus for Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) and University Departments! This is a great way to share information about membership recruitment, promote your programs or events, fundraise, give away fun goodies, or sell items related to your sponsored events.
Please note that tabling is reserved for Tulane organizations and departments only, so non-Tulane groups, companies, and vendors, as well as academic class projects, are not able to book or have a presence at tabling spaces. If your group is planning to fundraise, sell items, or distribute food, be sure to follow all relevant university policies. You can find more details in the RSO Handbook.
Remember, tabling is a wonderful privilege for RSOs and University Departments, and it’s important to follow our tabling guidelines to keep the experience positive for everyone. We can’t wait to see what you share on campus!
Tabling Locations
The Lavin-Bernick Center manages 16 reservable indoor and outdoor booth/table spaces in the following locations:
- LBC Indoor
- Berger Family Lawn Patio
- McAlister Way
- Percival Stern Breezeway
Tabling Guidelines
Each RSO or University department can secure one tabling location per day. To reserve your spot, just send in your request at least two business days in advance through EMS. You can find easy instructions on how to do this in the EMS How-To Guide.
- Tabling is available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters, excluding study period/finals, certain events such as Book Fest, university breaks, and in case of inclement weather or campus closures. If it rains, we have rain locations available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to plan ahead!
- Tabling may be used to promote registered events or university initiatives, recruit members, fundraise, host giveaways, or sales for registered events.
- RSOs or University departments may not reserve a table on behalf of or for use by an outside/unaffiliated group, organization, or individual. This conduct constitutes “fronting” and is prohibited. University employees or students who engage in fronting in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action.
- Tabling materials are limited to your tabling space only.
Please note that tabling spaces can’t be reserved for activities that require campus services like water, electricity, or custodial support; campus demonstrations; or events including animals. These types of events must be registered through the student organization event registration process or campus demonstration registration process.
Tabling Check-In & Pick-Up
Tabling Inside the LBC
- Check-In: When you arrive, please check in at the Student Organization Center (SOC) for your tabling reservation.
- No Splash Card Needed: You’ll be using the booths available in the main hallway, so there’s no need to provide a splash card.
- Pick Up Your Placard: Be sure to collect your placard, which includes your RSO or Department name and a tabling map. This should be displayed on your table throughout your tabling time.
Tabling Outside (McAlister, Berger Family Lawn Patio, Stern):
- Check-In: Similar to indoor tabling, please check in at the SOC for your reservation.
- Splash Card Required: You’ll need to leave a valid splash card at the front desk. You can swap out splash cards as needed. Just a reminder, only splash cards are accepted—other forms of ID won’t work.
- Check out Table and Chairs: While checking in at the SOC desk, your organization will be able to check out 1 table and 2 chairs for your organization’s time at an outdoor tabling space.
- Pick Up Your Placard: Just like inside, collect your placard with your RSO or Department name and tabling map. Display this on your table during your tabling time.
- Stay in Your Space: While tabling outside, please remain within your designated space and focus on engaging with those who approach your table.
