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Host your event at TC3!

Looking for a venue to host your next event? We offers a variety of spaces available for rent, from our versatile meeting rooms to our state-of-the-art athletics facilities. Whether it's a conference, sports event, or community gathering, our campus provides the perfect setting to meet your needs. With ample parking and convenient access to the greater community, we make hosting your event seamless and affordable. Contact us today to learn more about booking your next event at TC3!

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TC3 Facilities Rental Fee Schedule
FacilityPer Hour RateDaily Rate *
Gymnasium$200$1,000
BorgWarner Morse TEC Field House$200$1,000
Forum$200$1,000
Cafeteria$200$1,000
Student Center$150$750
Synthetic Turf Field (soccer/lacrosse)$150$750
Baseball Field$150$750
Softball Field$150$750
Grass Game Field$150$750
Panther Bluff Overlook and Natural AreasBased on Request
Senator James L. Seward Atrium$150$750
Panther Den$80$400
Board Room$60$300
Dryden Mutual Insurance VIP Room$60$300
Classroom$60$300
Computer Lab$80$400
Tompkins Community Bank Multipurpose Room$150$750
Swimming Pool$150$750
Recurring Usage DiscountBased on Request
Lighting (Turf Field)$50 
Special Equipment ChargesBased on Request (AV, Chairs, Sport Equipment, Tables)
ParkingBased on Request
Catering / ConcessionPer Agreement
Cancellation FeePer Agreement

Space is reserved on a first come, first served basis unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

*Daily rate is based on five or more hours of use between hours of 7am and 9pm, and is subject to space availability

Labor Rates

Site PersonnelHourly Rate Mon-Fri 8am to 4pmOther Hours (x 1.5 OT)
Campus Police (Dedicated Service)$38.10 
Certified Athletic Trainer$50 
AV / Tech$38.10 
Cleaner$26.51 
Event Supervisor$45 
Groundskeeper$32.31 
Lifeguard$25 
Scoreboard Operator$25 
Shot Clock Operator$25 
Student Staff$20 

Furnishing & Equipment Rates per Event

Furnishing / EquipmentRate Per Event
Chairs (TC3’s)$2
Laptop$50
Microphone$25
Podium$25
Portable Sound System$50
Projector$50
Sound System$50
Stage (Gymnasium / Forum)$400
6 ft Tables (TC3’s)$6
8 ft Tables (TC3’s)$6
Facilities Utilization Fee Waivers / Discounts

The following considerations are applicable as indicated for facility utilization. In all cases, Tompkins Cortland Community College needs take priority over any other request.

Tompkins Cortland Community College

  • No rental charges will be assessed

Tompkins & Cortland County Local Sponsors

  • No room rental charges will be assessed, unless otherwise negotiated
  • Applicable additional charges will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

Other Government Agencies

  • No room rental charges will be assessed for occasional use
  • Applicable additional charges will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

TC3 Foundation Donors

  • At the discretion of the College, room rental charges may be waived
  • Any applicable additional charges will be assessed per the fee schedule

501c (3) Not for Profit / Governmental Organizations

  • Rental charges will be assessed at 50% of the approved fee schedule
  • Any applicable additional charges will be assessed per the fee schedule

For Profit Organizations

  • Room rental charges will be assessed at 100% of the approved fee schedule
  • Any applicable additional charges will be assessed per the fee schedule
Facilities Utilization Policy

In addition, the Facility User understands that:

  • TC3 reserves the right to review all advertisements of outside groups using the facility prior to publication. No group will indicate that the College is a sponsor of the event unless a written agreement is reached with the College in advance.
  • TC3 reserves the right to deny the use of its facilities to any organization whose goals and philosophies are not consistent with the mission of the College.
  • TC3 reserves the right to deny the use of its equipment if that equipment or the technicians needed to operate the equipment are unavailable or in the judgment of the College, outside usage of equipment is not in the best interest of the College.
  • TC3 Events Office reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary for the event. This includes but is not limited to: Setup, Equipment, and Personnel Costs.
  • When the College is closed due to inclement weather or emergency situations, events will be cancelled, including facilities rentals (deposit will be returned to applicant/event rescheduled).
  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Facility Use Applicant and representatives shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Tompkins Cortland Community College, its officers and employees from all claims for bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury that may arise in the course of using Tompkins Cortland Community College facilities to the extent of the negligence attributed to such acts or omissions by the facility user, the facility user's subcontractors or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable.
  • The organization agrees to accept responsibilities, rules and regulations listed above and in the TC3 Facilities Reservation Packet including procedures, policies, fees and charges resulting from the use of the College facilities as hereon requested, including overtime maintenance, if required.