Info Desk Services

Services offered at the MU Information Desk

Portable Charging Devices

Need to power up your devices on the go? The Memorial Union Information Desk and the Student Community Center Front Desk offer portable chargers and cable checkouts for students using either building.

How to Check Out a Portable Charger

  • Eligibility: Available to currently enrolled UC Davis students.
  • Requirements: Visit the MU Information Desk or SCC Front Desk in person. You must provide your name, email address and leave your AggieCard with the desk staff during your checkout period.
  • Time Limit: Chargers can be borrowed for up to 1.5 hours (or until building closing time, whichever comes first). We'll tex
  • Building Use Only: Charging equipment must remain inside the Memorial Union or Student Community Center during use and cannot be taken outside the building.
  • Returning Equipment: To return equipment and retrieve your AggieCard, simply bring all borrowed items back to the desk before your 1.5-hour window ends.

Available Equipment

  • Portable power bank
  • Charging cables available upon request:
    • USB-C
    • Lightning (Apple)
    • Micro-USB

Same Day Reservations

Individual students can reserve the Smith Room (located on the Memorial Union 4th floor) for up to 2 hours for small group projects, study sessions, exams, appointments, or remote interviews.

Eligibility & Availability

  • Who Can Book: Currently enrolled UC Davis students (for small groups of 2–10 people).
  • Departments & RSOs:  University departments and Registered Student Organizations are not eligible, and must book spaces through Conference & Event Services (CES).
  • Booking Window: Reservations can be made for the same day or up to 24 hours in advance, within building hours.

How to Reserve

 Visit or call the Memorial Union Information Desk during operating hours.

  • In-Person: Visit the MU Info Desk. Please have your student ID ready.
  • Phone: Call (530) 752-2222.
  • Note: Email reservations are not accepted.

Room Policies & Guidelines

  • Time Limit: Reserved in 2-hour increments. If the room is available at the end of your block, you may contact the Info Desk to extend for another 2 hours.
  • Room Rules: Moving furniture and using the mounted LCD screen are not permitted for same-day reservations.
  • Intended Use: The space is meant for study and small meetings. Hosting programming, events, or large gatherings is prohibited, and you'll be asked to relocate.