Room Information - Richard M. DeVos Center

There are several spaces in which you may plan to hold your next meeting or event. We will help you find the space to meet your needs. Our wide variety of meeting areas appeal to a wide range of events, offering comfortable, functional, and equipped rooms designed with the guest in mind.
 

All events held in the DeVos Center must be academically related,
or have a business related/community focus. Our staff will assist you in determining the best location for your event. 

DeVos Center Event Policies
Online Room Request Form

The DeVos Center
Phone: (616) 331-6624  Email: [email protected] 

DeVos Instructional Spaces

Instructional space is space whose primary purpose is for academic classes.  Instructional Spaces at DeVos include Case Rooms, Classrooms, Computer Labs, and Lecture Halls.

Instructional Space cannot be confirmed until after drop/add for the semester.  Please note that no classrooms or computer labs are available during exam weeks.

If the room is needed for meeting purposes other than classes, please contact Conference & Event Planning at (616) 331-6624 or email [email protected].

Use of Lobby Space

Registered student organizations may reserve a promotions table in the DeVos Center Plaza to promote memberships, events, or conduct fundraising activities and must abide by the related policies found at Event Services Policies.

• Registered student organizations must submit an Expressive Activity Designated Space Use Registration Form (University Affiliated). Download the form at 
• Expressive Activity Designated Space Use Registration Form at least five days prior to the event.  This form requires the signature of the organization's president.  
• If conducting commerce, registered student organizations must submit a Commercial Activity Space Use Application Form (University Affiliation). Download the form at 
• Commercial Activity Space Use Application Form
• A table for activities can be reserved during the approval process to secure the hold the date; however, to request a table reservation in DeVos Center, contact Conference & Event Planning Office at (616)331-6624.
• If an activity involves selling food or beverage, the student organization must also obtain an approved food waiver from Laker Food Co. Download the form at
  Food Waiver Form – Laker Food Co.
• At least one representative from the sponsoring student organization shall be in attendance during the activity.

The Richard M. DeVos Center
Phone: (616) 331-6624  
Email: [email protected]   

Virtual EMS - Internal GVSU Only!

WEB EMS

Web EMS is an online reservation system that allows on campus organizations/departments to make their own reservations.

Please note that this is a reservation tool only. Any modifications or cancellations will need to be done by the Conference & Event Planning Office at (616)331-6620.

HOW TO BOOK A ROOM?

Online requests are only for the specific meeting spaces at DeVos (DEV), Seidman Center (SCB), Bike Factory (BIK), Center for Health Sciences (CHS), Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health(DCIH) and Raleigh J. Finkelstein Center (RFH). If you would like to request space in different locations please contact our Conference & Event Planning Office at
(616) 331-6620.

Creating an account for Web EMS:

Go to Web EMS

1. Choose "Create an Account"
2. Fill in the form
3. You will be sent an email to confirm/verify your account before you can proceed to make a reservation.

***PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR USER ID WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR COMPLETE EMAIL ADDRESS and YOUR PASSWORD WILL ALWAYS REMAIN THE SAME UNLESS CHANGED***

Below is a How To for using Web EMS:

1. Log into WebEMS
2. Select from "My Reservation Templates" under My Home
3. Select desired Event Space and then Book Now
   • Date: Fill in your desired date(s). 
   • Time: Fill in the time of your event. 
   • Time Zone should always be Eastern Time Zone
   • Locations: Select the building that you would like your event to be held in. Please use Add/Remove, Select All Buildings and then Update Locations to view all available spaces. Select a room by clicking on the green + icon.
   • Number of Attendees: Indicate how many people will be in attendance for your event. Set-Up Type choose and then click Add Room.
   • Select Next Steps in top right corner of page.
   • Complete the following fields:
     • Event Name:
     • Event Type: GVSU Meeting Only  Note: This should be the only event type used.
     • Client - Please note you'll need to put GVSU- then department name to search your department. You may also use the search tab to the right of Client to find department. (Example: GVSU-College of Education)
       • 1st Contact: There should be a drop down to provide names in your department
       • Phone: Your number should autofill if you're in the EMS System
       • Email: Your email should autofill if you're in the EMS System
       • 2nd Contact: This is only needed if you have two (2) contacts for the event or if you would like a second party copied on correspondence with regard to this event
     • FOAP/Purchase Order is not required for GVSU Meeting Only bookings. 
     • Once all fields are filled in click Create Reservation

• A Confirmation of your reservation will be emailed to the email of first contact and second contact if applicable.
• You will also be given the option to add to your Outlook calendar.

Please reach out to the Conference & Event Planning Office (616)331-6620 if you have any questions.

Please note that this is a reservation booking tool only. Any modifications or cancellations to your reservation will need to be done by contacting our office. Thank you!