Ad Astra is a tool for students, instructors, and staff to reserve classrooms, meeting rooms, and auditoriums for MCAD-related activities outside of scheduled academic classes.
While Ad Astra helps prevent scheduling conflicts, specific space requests may be adjusted at any time to accommodate the needs of the college. Please email room_reservations@mcad.edu with any questions.
SPECIFIC SPACES:
Auditorium 150: Can only be booked by Faculty or Staff during the Media Center's regular business hours. Requests must be submitted at least 3 business days before your event. Students must coordinate with a faculty or staff and the Media Center to reserve this space.
Emeritus Room: Can only be booked by Faculty or Staff.
Collaborative Spaces: Spaces that do not require furniture setup, technology, or AV support can be reserved through Places and Spaces under Schedules > Collaborative Spaces. Contact the Media Center with any questions.
Computer Rooms 331 & 333: Can only be booked by Faculty or Staff.
The Buzz: Can only be booked by Faculty or Staff. Contact Grace Bridgeford in the Events & External Engagement Department at events@mcad.edu
SUPPORT:
AV Setup or Support: Contact the Media Center av_support@mcad.edu at least 3-5 business days in advance.
Unlock a Classroom: Contact Campus Safety at 612-874-3801.
Furniture Requests: Email a diagram of your setup to Steven McLaughlin in the Facilities Department facilities@mcad.edu at least 5-7 business days in advance.
RECURRING EVENTS:
Example:
Start: 09/21/26 8:00 AM - End: 09/26/26 12:00 PM
Click Add Repeat
Enter the required information
Click Repeat
Click Add Location (the system will only display available rooms for the selected time)
TROUBLESHOOTING:
1. Update Chrome:In the top-right corner, click "Relaunch to Update," then restart Chrome to complete the update.
2. Clear Cache: Visit this troubleshooting page, then return to the calendar, hold Shift + Reload.
3. Restart: Log out, restart your computer, and log back in.