Montclair State University

In order to reserve Cohen Lounge, please contact Melinda Maysonet in the Dean’s Office at ext. 4228 or via e-mail.

Please note the following guidelines on our acceptance of reservations:

Our renovations of and technological upgrade for Cohen Lounge is causing us to receive many more requests for its use than in the past.  In order to help us control our reservations, please adhere to these guidelines.  As always with everything our office does, if ever you have a question about a particular situation, please just ask. 

    1) No classes – Cohen is to be used for special events, and we want to keep the schedule as open as possible so
      that these events can be planned.  So, please do not ask to schedule any classes in it as their regular meeting
      place. Individual, occasional class sessions are fine as special events.  (The Registrar’s Office is also aware of this
      practice.)

    2) No recurring meetings – Also, please do not schedule any meetings in it that take place on a monthly basis or
      more frequently.

    3) One month advance limit for Non-CHSS groups – CHSS events will have priority for the use of Cohen.
      To accomplish this, please do not ask to schedule any group from outside CHSS more than one month in advance of
      the event. This includes groups from off campus but also groups from other Colleges.  By not accepting a non-CHSS
      event until only a month in advance, that allows CHSS groups to plan special events for Cohen without having to do
      so unreasonably far in advance.

    4) Needed information – When accepting a reservation, please provide the following information:
       a) Name of group using Cohen
       b) Name of person making reservation, and contact information
       c) Name of contact person for follow-up (if not the same as the one making the reservation)
       d) Type of use:  special lecture, training session, meeting, reception, etc.
       e) Any tech needs (so that we can notify CHSS Technology Services to open the cabinet and provide training if
      needed)
       f) Approximate number of individuals

      *Please note that Cohen Lounge is locked 24 hours a day.  Prior to your scheduled event you should plan to visit
      Melinda Maysonet in the Dean’s Office (DI-401) in order to obtain a swipe card for entry to Cohen.
      (If you have arranged catering for your event, please be sure to plan your schedule so to allow catering into the
      room in advance and afterwards.)

      You should also schedule a visit with CHSS Technology Services before your event on how to use the a/v equipment
      in Cohen.