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Facility Rental

GateWay Community College (GWCC) is committed to the safety of our students, faculty, staff and all those who visit our campuses. Scheduling and booking of spaces for facility rental has resumed and is subject to current Maricopa Community College District (MCCCD) requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe. 

Thank you for considering one of the GateWay Community College (GWCC) campuses for your next meeting or event. The facilities at GateWay are primarily used for the benefit of our student population and campus community. However, when space is available, we are pleased to support the needs of business, industry, non-profit organizations and the general community.

The College has a variety of rental venues ideal for meetings, workshops, retreats, conferences, and/or special events. GateWay is centrally located at the Washington campus, 108 North 40th Street in Phoenix, just north of the Sky Harbor International Airport and halfway between ASU's Tempe and Downtown Phoenix campuses. The Washington Campus is the only community college accessible by five freeways, bus, and the METRO Light Rail. We also have space available for use at our Central City Campus at 1245 E. Buckeye Road in Phoenix (formerly Maricopa Skill Center). Note that reservations can be made no more than 12-weeks in advance. Allow 72 hours turn-around time.

For questions about the facility rental process or to schedule a facility tour, call (602) 286-8051 or email us at facilityrental@gatewaycc.edu.

Steps to Apply

  1. Review Venue Descriptions
  2. Review Requirements and Guidelines (below)
  3. Complete the Facility Rental Application
  4. Please provide a minimum of 15 business days from the start date of your event for processing of Facility Use documents; additional time may be required for complex events

 

Facility Rental Application

 

Available Venues

View campus and building map here.

Outdoor Amphitheater

Capacity: Up to 200

 • Grassy space with permanent stage

 • Tents, tables, and chairs can be brought in by the client

 • Lighting to be brought in by the client for evening events

 

 

Tiered Auditorium (CH 1106)

Capacity: Up to 100

 • Tiered classroom with fixed tables

 • Advanced/HD video streaming/capturing enabled

 

 

 

 

Multi-Purpose/Multi-Media Copper Room (IE 1302)

Capacity: Up to 300

 • 3,343 sq ft

 • Flexible set-up options can include 136 retractable tier seats

 • Advanced/HD video streaming/capturing enabled

 

 

 

Large Conference Room (MA1100)

Capacity: 70 

 • 2,120 sq ft

 • 40 ft wide x 53 ft long

 • Live video streaming/capturing enabled

 

 

Small Conference Room (SO1330)

Capacity: 70 

 • 1,418 sq ft

 • 48 ft wide x 31 ft long

 • Live video streaming/capturing enabled

 

 

Mezzanine (Copper Room, IE 2302)

Capacity: 75

 • 1,423 sq ft

 • Can overlook Copper Room, including audio connection

 

 

 

Garden Patio (IE 2000)

Capacity: Up to 269

 • 4,037 sq ft

 • Patio will not be open to public traffic

 

 

 

Rooftop Patio (IE 3000)

Capacity: Up to 297

 • 4,498 sq ft

 • Patio will not be open to public traffic

 

 

 

Lecture Classroom

Capacity:15-60

 • Live video streaming/capturing enabled in selected classrooms

 

 

 

 

Washington Campus Courtyard

Capacity: 100

 • Live video streaming/capturing enabled in selected classrooms

 

 

 

 

Central City Campus Courtyard

Capacity: 100

 

 

 

 

 

Central City Campus Community Room (B401/B402/B403)

Capacity: 100-300

 

 

 

 

 

Computer Lab

Capacity: 24

 

 

 

 

 

Safe Patient Handling (SaPHE) Lab - Washington Campus

Capacity: 16

 • Click here for rate and equipment details.

 

 

 

 

 

 Safe Patient Handling (SaPHE) Lab - 18th Street 

 Capacity: 24

 • Click here for rate and equipment details.

 

 

Certificate of Liability Insurance Required

Vendors/contractors doing business with the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) are required to provide a certificate of insurance.

The certificate must contain the following:

  • MCCCD named as certificate holder:
    Maricopa County Community College District
    2411 W. 14th Street
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    ATTN: Risk Management
  • MCCCD named as an additional insured:
    Maricopa County Community College District, its agents, officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are hereby named as additional insured as their interests may appear.
  • 30-day cancellation notice

The certificate must also include, at a minimum, the following insurance coverage:

  • General Liability (GL) = $1,000,000
  • Automobile Liability (AL) = $1,000,000
  • Workers' Compensation (WC) = statutory limits

Certain employers may be exempt from Workers' Compensation. If so, a letter attesting to the exemption must accompany the certificate.

Other types of coverage and limits may be required, depending upon the exposures. You can check the MCCCD FAQ's about the types of coverage needed; and the Minimum Limits Guidelines (pdf) for the exposure level of various jobs and the District's insurance requirements for them.

For questions about the facility rental process or to schedule a facility tour, call (602) 286-8051.

  1. Room rental rates
    • No non-profit discounts.
    • Rental rates vary based on the size and type of facility.
    • Facilities used on a Saturday/Sunday will be charged for maintenance and security separately.
  2. IT Support
    • If software needs to be downloaded on GWCC computers, the company must contact GateWay IT Support at (602) 286-8411; renter will be invoiced for the service.
    • Facility used on a Saturday/Sunday will be charged for IT support separately.
  3. Facility Use Agreement
    • A Facility Use Agreement must be reviewed by the user and must be signed. Once the user has signed the agreement they are accepting MCCCD terms and conditions.
    • The Facility Use Agreement will be forwarded to the Vice President of Administrative Services for signature.
  4. Catering
    • If snacks are to be provided at the function, the snacks must be pre-packaged.
    • If an outside catering company is going to be used, a food handler's card must be provided before any catering occurs.