Henderson-Tolson Cultural Center

The Henderson-Tolson Cultural Center (HTCC) celebrates a multi-cultural student body and meets the facility needs of University organizations and student groups on campus.

Events may be held daily at the HTCC between the hours of 7 AM - 11 PM.

HTCC Policies (pdf)

Available Spaces

In the HTCC, there are two Multipurpose Rooms on the first floor and a small lounge with a large meeting table on the second floor.

Henderson Room

Named in honor of Dr. George Henderson and his countless contributions as a groundbreaking professor, civil rights pioneer in higher education, and internationally revered race relations and civil rights scholar.

The space features a large mural on the East wall with small windows on each side of the room.

Standard Setup:

An empty room with sun lit windows and mural on the back wall.

Location: First Floor, South
Square Footage: 1,066
Existing Furniture: No
Integrated AV & Tech: Screen
Auditorium-Style Capacity: 90
Round w/ Chairs Capacity: 64
Classroom-Style Capacity: 48
Conference-Style Capacity: 28
U-Shape Capacity: 38
Hollow Square Capacity: 46

If room furnishings are added to a space by Reserving Party, the room should be returned to the empty configuration at the conclusion of the event or may face additional fees.

Non-University Rate	University Department Rate	Student Organization Rate
$30 / hour	$10 / hour	Free

In-Room Technology

The space is equipped with a large, mounted television and speakers. Connection to the television/speaker are made with an HDMI or VGA/AUX cord.

Tolson Room

Named in honor of Dr. Melvin B. Tolson, Jr. who broke barriers of racial discrimination in higher education, served as a role model showing the erudition that African Americans could achieve, and enthralled students with his enthusiastic teaching.

The space features a large mural on the East wall and can be separated into two rooms with a divider.

Standard Setup:

An empty room with mural on the back wall and column in the middle of the space.

Location: First Floor, North
Square Footage: 1,301
Existing Furniture: No
Integrated AV & Tech: n/a
Auditorium Capacity: 49
Round Tables w/ Chairs: 39
- Round Tables w/ Chairs for 39 is standard setup in the space.
Classroom-Style Capacity: 30
Conference-Style Capacity: 32
U-Shape Capacity: 35
Hollow Square Capacity: 38

If room furnishings are added to a space by Reserving Party, the room should be returned to the empty configuration at the conclusion of the event or may face additional fees.

Non-University Rate	University Department Rate	Student Organization Rate
$30 / hour	$10 / hour	Free

Second Floor Lounge

The space features a large square table surrounded by chairs and limited lounge seating.

A square table surrounded by chair, with a couch behind it; greek paddles on the wall.

Location: Second Floor, Central
Square Footage: 642
Existing Furniture: Yes
Integrated AV & Tech: n/a
Existing Seating: 14

Non-University Rate	University Department Rate	Student Organization Rate
n/a	$10 / hour	Free

Self-Service Space Request Tool

OU Reserve is the online space reservation tool for all registered student organizations and OU departments to use when booking a number of spaces on campus.

Log-in to your account to make your space reservation in a quick, online fashion.

Submit space Request

Virtual Tour

Click below to start a virtual tour of the Henderson-Tolson Cultural Center.

Henderson-Tolson Cultural Center