Student Organization Locker Policy

Student Organization Lockers

Effective: September 20, 2019
Revised: February 28, 2026

Trotter Multicultural Center offers recognized student organizations at the University of Michigan the ability to store items for events and programs. Student organizations granted storage space are responsible for maintaining the locker and the possessions stored within it. Due to a finite amount of storage space, Trotter Multicultural Center allows student organizations to apply for lockers.

All storage lockers provided to student organizations are provided for the duration of the academic year. The storage area is located in the Student Organization Lounge (SOL), Room 2025 at Trotter Multicultural Center. Lockers are assigned based on a variety of factors, including the date of application submission, application responses, and the student organization's level of need, until all available spaces are allocated. The storage term begins on the first day of fall classes each academic school year and ends on the last day of the winter semester (May 1, 2027).  There is no summer storage, and all lockers must be emptied of all contents by the last day of the winter semester. 

  1. Amount of Lockers and Locker Dimensions (approx. WxDxH)
    1. Twelve (12) Small 40”x22”x31” (3 shelves)
    2. Four (4) Medium 40”x23”x36” (2 shelves)
    3. Four (4) Large 40”x23”x57” (3 shelves)
  2. Guidelines
    1.  One (1) locker per organization.
    2.  All shelves must remain inside the locker.
  3. Access
    1. Only authorized signers will be given the locker combination by TMC.
    2. Access to the locker will be during building hours. Be mindful of your fellow students and student organizations. Our staff will not recover items on behalf of your organization.
  4. Prohibited Items
    1. Beverages and food items (excluding canned goods)
    2. Contraband
    3. Personal itemsStrong-smelling items, including but not limited to incense, spices, candles, food items, oils, perfume, and unclean dishes
    4. Weapons
    5. Flammable/hazardous items
    6. Kerosene bottles or portable stoves
    7. Animals
  5. Lost Items
    1. Trotter Multicultural Center and the University of Michigan are not responsible for the loss or damage of any stored items under any circumstances. 
  6. Violations
    1. Prohibited Items
      1. Numbers 5-8: the contract will be immediately terminated, and the Student Organization will have one (1) business day to remove items
      2. Numbers 1- 4:
        1. First occurrence: a written notice
        2. Second occurrence: immediate suspension of the contract until the next application period and the Student Organization will have one (1) business day to remove items
  7. Terms
    1. All items stored in the locker must be removed by May 9, 2027.
    2. If items are not removed by the above-mentioned date, the items will be removed and stored for 30 days.
    3. The TMC staff will inform the student organization by email as a reminder to pick up their belongings.
    4. If items are not claimed by June 8, 2027, the items will be donated or discarded.
    5. TMC is not responsible for any item stored after the above-mentioned contract end date.
    6. Student Organizations will be charged for any repairs, damages, or additional maintenance required as a result of locker occupancy.
  8. Timeline for 2026-2027 occupancy: 
    1. Application Open: March 9, 2026, 8:00 am
    2. Applications Close: March 24, 2026, 11:59 pm
    3. Contract Start: August 23, 2026
    4. Contract End: May 1, 2027


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For more information, please contact Trotter Multicultural Center at [email protected].