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Booking Guidelines & Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The School of Philosophy arguably boasts the best facilities of any philosophy program in the U.S. It is housed in the Mudd Hall of Philosophy, a Tuscan-style building featured in Los Angeles travel guides as well as numerous movies and television programs.<\/p>\n

Due to the beauty and historic nature of our building, it has become a destination for photography, filming, as well as departmental and student club events on campus. Below are the policies for reserving the Mudd Hall Courtyard for these purposes.<\/p>\n

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Booking the Courtyard for Photo Shoots or Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Booking the courtyard and cloisters (the column-lined perimeter walkways) is simple. Just follow these three steps:<\/p>\n

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    Check Availability<\/strong>
    Contact us to check available dates and times:
    \ud83d\udce7 Email: philosophy@dornsife.usc.edu<\/a>
    \ud83d\udccd Visit: MHP 113, Monday\u2013Friday, 8:30 AM\u20135:00 PM<\/p>\n

    \u26a0\ufe0f Please note: It is expected that photo shoots primarily take place in the cloisters<\/strong>. Full exclusive reservations of the courtyard are not typically granted.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Submit Your Request<\/strong>
    If your requested time is available, we will send you the     Code of Conduct Agreement for Photography and Events<\/a> in the Mudd Hall Courtyard. Review, sign, and return the completed form to philosophy@dornsife.usc.edu<\/a>.
    This agreement outlines all required guidelines and responsibilities\u2014please review carefully before submitting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Confirm the Booking<\/strong>
    Once we receive your signed agreement and point of contact information<\/strong>, we will confirm your reservation and provide additional use guidelines.<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udccc A reservation is not confirmed<\/strong> until the completed and signed agreement is received.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Courtyard Booking Rates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    User Type<\/strong><\/th>\nRate<\/strong><\/th>\nDetails<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    USC Student Groups \/ Organizations<\/strong><\/td>\n$100\/hr<\/td>\nRecognized student orgs and clubs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    USC Dornsife Affiliates<\/strong><\/td>\n$150\/hr<\/td>\nDornsife departments, programs, or sponsored events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Other USC \/ Non-USC Users<\/strong><\/td>\n$250\/hr<\/td>\nAll other university departments, outside individuals, or external organizations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Booking the Courtyard for Student Filming<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \u26a0\ufe0fIMPORTANT:<\/strong> Student filming is strictly NOT allowed inside<\/strong> Mudd Hall under any circumstances. No exceptions.<\/p>\n

    Students who wish to film outside<\/strong> Mudd Hall must:<\/p>\n