The SSMU University Centre is the heart of student life on campus, a vibrant hub for activities, services, and community engagement. Building Services ensures this facility operates smoothly and efficiently to support the diverse needs of students, clubs, and services.
SAFE SPACE
This is a safe space where you can be yourself. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, abilities or background, you will receive the respect you deserve.
Address:
3480 rue McTavish
Montreal, QC, H3A 0E7, Phone:514-398-5989 Notice: Our telephone line is temporarily out of order. We’re working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience! Email:buildingdirector@ssmu.caBuilding Opening Hours 2025-2026 Fall 2025
August 18 to December 12, 2025
Monday & Tuesday: 8:30am-10pm (Room Bookings end at 9:30pm)
Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am-11pm (Room Bookings end at 10:30pm)
Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED
Building Closures 2025-2026
Please note the University Centre will be closed :
Fall 2025
Labour Day – Monday, September 1, 2025
Thanksgiving – Monday, October 13, 2025
Fall Reading Week Break – October 14 to 17, 2025
Holiday Break – December 13, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Winter 2026
Winter Reading Week Break – March 2 to 6, 2026
Good Friday – Friday, April 3, 2026
Easter Monday – Monday, April 6, 2026
International Workers’ Day – Friday, May 1, 2026
Victoria Day – Monday May 18, 2026
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day – Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Canada Day – Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Key Functions & Services
Key functions and services related to the building itself include:
University Centre – Directory
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SB08 Porter’s Office SB18 Musicians’ Collective B01 Gerts Bar B02 Flat Bike Collective B09 Muslim Students’Association B15 Darkroom of the McGill University Photography Students Society (MUPSS) B23 SSMU Building Services Office B25 Storage B26 McGill Students’ Nightline B27 Sexual Assault Centre of the McGill Students’ Society (SACOMMS) B28 Student Television at McGill (TVM) B29 Bookable space B30 Bookable space – Coat check
1st Floor
SSMU Information Kiosk 106 Bookable space 106A Students’ Lounge 107 McGill Daily 110 SSMU Office – Student Life Operations and Communications 120 Legal Information Clinic at McGill (LICM) 123 Grey Corner 130 Gerts Cafe
2nd Floor
201a Cafeteria – Sitting Area 201b Bookable space – South Cafeteria 202 Bookable space – Madeleine Parent 203 Bookable space – Lev Bukhman
3rd Floor
301 Bookable space – Ballroom 302 Bookable space 304 SSMU Kitchen 309 Theatre Space 309A Theatre Ticketing and Coat Check 309B Players’ Theatre
3rd Floor
401 Club Lounge 403 Bookable space – Conference Room 404-6 McGill Daily 407 Peer Support 408 Library Queer McGill 409 Eating Disorder Resource & Support Centre (EDRSC) 413 Union for Gender Empowerment (UGE) 414 SSMU Food Services 415 Black Students’ Network (BSN) 416 Enactus 417-18 Plate Club 420 Bookable space 426 McGill Outdoors Club (MOC) 427 Arab Students’ Network 429 DriveSafe 430 McGill Students’ Emergency Response Team (MSERT) 431 Co-op Union for Gender Empowerment (UGE) 432 Queer McGill 433 WalkSafe 433A Bookable space – Conference Room 434 McGill University Photography Students Society (MUPSS) 434A SSMUnion 436 Bookable space
Legal Information Clinic at McGill (LICM)
The Legal Information Clinic at McGill (LICM) is a non-profit, student-run, bilingual and free legal information service. Our mandate is to provide legal information, referrals, and community services to the McGill and Montreal communities, with a continuing commitment to meeting the needs of marginalized groups. Through its Advocacy services, it acts as advisor to McGill students in their academic disputes with the University.
uPrint Station on the Main Floor
Our McGill uPrint station is available on the main floor near the elevator. Whether you need to print, scan, or make photocopies.
For McGill Students, Faculty, and Staff:
1. Swipe your McGill ID card to get started
2. Send your print jobs from any smartphone, laptop or tablet.
For Guests and Visitors:
Don’t have a McGill ID?
No problem! You can purchase a uPrint Prepaid Guest Card from the McGill Library or Campus Store. These cards are perfect for our LICM (Legal Information Clinic) clients and other visitors.
While the SSMU Events Department manages the booking of event spaces within the University Centre, Building Services supports the overall operation of the facility.
Student Groups Support
Facility support for various student services, cafes, and offices housed within the University Centre.
Building Operations & Maintenance
Daily upkeep, cleaning services, and routine maintenance to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
Access & Security
Building access control, on-site security presence, and coordination for after-hours access for authorized activities.
Hub for Student Activities
Providing the physical infrastructure for a wide range of student-led events, club activities, and informal gatherings.
Lost & Found Services
The SSMU Security Department is responsible for all items turned into Lost and Found of the SSMU building (University Centre).
Waste Management & Sustainability
Recycling, compost, and waste reduction programs.
Logistics & Protocols
Delivery + Mail
All large deliveries for the University Centre must be scheduled via the loading dock. Regular mail for tenants is delivered to the main reception area.
Drop Off + Pick Up
Short-term drop-offs for events can be made at the main entrance with prior notification. Pick-ups for club materials should be coordinated with the Building Services office.
Handling Protocol for Packages
To ensure your packages are handled efficiently and reach the correct recipient at the University Centre (3480 McTavish), please address them as follows:
[Group Name/Tenant Name/Event Name] Attn: [Name of Person Receiving Package/Contact Person]
c/o SSMU Building Services
3480 McTavish Street
Montreal, QC H3A 0E7
All packages received by Building Services at the University Centre will be cataloged and stored securely. The respective group, tenant, or individual will then be emailed to organize a convenient pick-up time.
Looking for Event Spaces?
All venue details, availability, and booking information for event spaces within the University Centre (3480 McTavish) are managed by the SSMU Events Department. Please visit their page to view spaces and initiate your booking:
