Thank you for your interest in renting facilities at the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL). Please note that TCL has currently suspended rental requests from external agencies. We expect to resume processing these requests on December 1, 2025.
In the interim, you are welcome to submit a TCL Facility Rental Request Form, located at the bottom of this page, for dates beginning no sooner than January 2025. Requests will be processed in the order they are received. Please also be advised that the Culinary Institute of the South campus is no longer available for external rentals.
For a complete list of available facilities, please refer to the TCL Facilities Available for Rent flyer, also located below. This flyer also includes rental rate information, capacity limits, and available technology.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to assisting you in the future.
TCL EXTERNAL RENTAL POLICY
The Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) welcomes collaboration with businesses, organizations, and individuals for the utilization of its buildings and facilities, whether for public service events or initiatives. When not in use by the college, these spaces are open for activities aligned with TCL’s workforce training and educational mission.
In response to internal growth and heightened demand for college resources, including its facilities, TCL has updated its External Facility Rental policies. Prior to submitting a request, please familiarize yourself with the TCL Facility Rental Policies and Procedures. Please note that TCL does not permit the use of its spaces for personal or private events, including but not limited to parties for personal milestones or company celebrations.
Key points to consider:
- To prioritize the needs of the college, rental requests are not accepted more than 60 days in advance of the requested rental day. Exceptions will not be permitted.
- The Culinary Institute of the South at TCL campus is no longer available for rent by the public. All requests for space at this campus, including the Chiacchiero Sampson Gillis ballroom will be declined.
- Facility rentals operate on a self-service basis. TCL does not offer event support or coordination, encompassing tasks such as liaising with external agencies, event setup or breakdown, audiovisual assistance, facility management, or catering.
- Alcohol or wine service during events organized by external entities is strictly prohibited by the Technical College of the Lowcountry.
- Additional information on TCL’s policies and procedures can be found in the documents attached at the bottom of this webpage. Please contact events@tcl.edu for more information.
Submission Process for External Rentals
External groups must obtain prior written approval to utilize campus buildings. To initiate this process, kindly email a completed TCL Facilities Request Form to events@tcl.edu . Your application will undergo review by college personnel to ensure adherence to policy and procedure. Please allow three to five business days for a response.
Upon approval, the requestor will receive a Facility Rental Agreement form detailing fee structures. Rates are contingent on organization and event type, with the college retaining the right to levy additional charges for security or custodial services depending on event specifications. A deposit equating to 30% of the total rental fee (or $500, whichever is less) must accompany the signed agreement to confirm the reservation.
Requests for rental submitted without the TCL Rental Request Form will not be considered for review. Forms must be completed in full to ensure accurate processing and evaluation, and they must be sent to the designated Events Email inbox. Submissions to email addresses other than the Events Email inbox will not be accepted.
