CRO - Minimum Request Timelines

Minimum timelines are designed to protect service quality, safety, staffing, cost recovery, and customer experience. Late requests may be denied or approved only if operationally feasible.

Event Type Minimum Submission Timeline
Meeting (No setup services) 3 business days
Meeting or event requiring setup, housekeeping, AV, or building access 10 business days
Outdoor event 15 business days
Ticketed event 20 business days
External rental 30 calendar days
Large, high-profile, VIP, multi-day, or complex event 45 calendar days
Event involving alcohol, minors, road closures, amplified sound, significant security, or elevated risk 45 calendar days or longer if required by reviewing offices
Recurring or annual major event As early as possible; preferably during the advance reservation cycle established by the CRO
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Event classifications define how facility use requests are reviewed, approved, and charged. Each classification reflects the event’s sponsor, purpose, and connection to the University, and determines whether facility fees, direct costs, or external rental requirements may apply.
Different types of campus spaces require different levels of review, coordination, and support. The CRO works with space owners and campus partners to manage reservations, confirm availability, route service needs, and ensure that events are properly approved before use.
To support effective scheduling and resource planning, all cancellations and event changes must be submitted according to the required notice periods. Late cancellations, no-shows, or unapproved changes may result in additional charges and may affect future reservation privileges. All event modifications must receive CRO approval before they are implemented.
The reservation approval workflow begins when a requester submits an event request through 25Live or BroncoAdvantage. The Central Reservations Office (CRO) reviews the request for space availability, event category, requester eligibility, completeness, scheduling conflicts, and whether additional review is needed.

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The Central Reservations Office (CRO) serves as the University's centralized intake, coordination, approval, and official records office for reservable campus spaces and event-related services.