Reservations and Policies

The Ludington Center is a collaborative community space for Albion College and the business and civic endeavors of the City of Albion. More specifically, it is for college programming, professional events, business events, education and economic development-related programming.

Check-in Policy

All groups with reserved space must check in at the reception desk upon arrival and departure.

Using the Ludington Center

For more information or for questions regarding the use of the Ludington Center, please contact:

Brittany Middlebrook
Assistant Director, Gerstacker Institute
517/629-0705

Space Reservation/Rental Policy

All space reservations are managed by Albion College with priority given to the College, City of Albion, and business community activities. When not reserved, spaces are open. Reservations are not confirmed unless you have received an email from the campus scheduler* stating that your request is confirmed for a particular space and date.

Reservation includes

• Basic room sets (see diagrams available at front desk)
• Basic technology
• Staffed reception desk

Albion College Use

Albion College reservations for space for classes and ongoing activities at the Ludington Center should be made 3-6 months in advance.

Albion College use also accounts for usage by organizations that are using the space in collaboration with an office of the College. This must be official business and should not include mere affiliation with an organization.

Third Party Use

Select rooms are available for reservation/rental by third parties. Third party reservations should be made two weeks or more prior to event date. Payment is due at time of signed rental agreement for third party rentals.

For-Profit Organizations

Below please find a fee structure for for-profit organizations reserving space at the Ludington Center.

Non-Profit & Government Organizations

With proof of non-profit status (501(c)(3) or IRS documentation of status), the non-profit price is half that (50% discounted rate) of the for-profit price; for example making the classroom just a $25/hr charge.

Non-Profit & Government Organization Grant/Fee Waiver

Albion College recognizes the rich opportunities that come as a result of strong collaborative relationships. These relationship are important to the College regardless of an organization's ability to pay for space in the Ludington Center. The usage fees may present a financial hardship to some organizations and the College has the ability to offer credits (or grants towards building usage) to some organizations.

If you are requesting a usage grant, please submit your request and indicate how room fees are a financial hardship for your organization and approximately how much you plan to use the space.

Please note that any grants approval cannot include any waiver for the catering requirements.

Submit Your Request

Available spaces

The non-profit price is half that (50% discounted rate) of the for-profit price, for example making the classroom just a $25/hr charge.

Catering Policy at Ludington Center

• Food planned for an event can be provided by Metz Culinary Management or an external vendor. There is a list of local dining options below.
• For Metz Culinary Management catering information please contact the catering and events manager listed below. Catering requests must be placed three weeks prior to your event. An email or voicemail request is not confirmed unless you receive an email from Metz Culinary Management stating the order has been accepted.

Local Food Options