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Plan an Event: Off-Campus Groups

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Temporary Service Adjustments

Lower-than-normal staffing levels cannot keep pace with traditional levels of service the UCI community prides itself on and deserves. We hope this situation is temporary and ask for your understanding. Please accept our sincerest apology as we do all we can to resolve the current staffing challenge. UCI student organizations (RCOs) and UCI departments are our first and highest priority at this time.

At this time, off-campus groups may request Ring Mall Information tabling only. This applies to requests for events occurring now through Sept. 30, 2023.

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 In-Person Events

Student Center & Event Services assists with booking the Student Center, Aldrich Park, plazas, Ring Mall, Mesa Field, Pelennor Field, and classrooms and lecture halls for events.

To book an in-person event through Student Center & Event Services, please log in to UCI Eventive and submit a new event request. SCES will review your request and contact you to further discuss your options.

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Venue Information

UCI Student Center

UCI Student Center

Currently available for Registered Campus Organizations and UCI departments only
Classrooms and Lecture Halls

Classrooms and Lecture Halls

Currently available for Registered Campus Organizations and UCI departments only
Ring Mall

Ring Mall

Currently available for information tabling only
Aldrich Park

Aldrich Park

Currently available for Registered Campus Organizations and UCI departments only
Outdoor Plazas

Outdoor Plazas

Currently available for Registered Campus Organizations and UCI departments only
Mesa Field

Outdoor Fields

Currently available for Registered Campus Organizations and UCI departments only

Booking Release Window for Off-Campus Groups

The following criteria will be applied to events hosted by off-campus groups scheduled in the Student Center Conference Center and outdoor venues booked by Student Center & Event Services (SCES). This criteria places emphasis on events hosted by UCI students while providing programming opportunities to University of California departments and external individuals or organizations.

These priorities are based on recommendations from the Student Center Board of Advisors in combination with related campus policies and procedures.

Temporary Service Level Adjustments

Due to lower than expected staffing levels, all requests for use of the UCI Student Center Conference Center and outdoor venues (except Ring Mall Tabling events) are available for UCI departments and Registered Campus Organizations only.

Booking Release Window by Event Location

The only space available to off-campus clients at this time is Ring Mall for information tables only.

Please note: the following information will apply once we are able to resume offering standard service levels.

Note: If an event request is for days of the week that is split between the Monday – Thursday and the Friday – Sunday range, then the Friday – Sunday request period will apply.

Booking Space in the Student Center

Monday – Thursday Events Only

Fall Quarter (Approximately end of September through mid-December)

Requests for events occurring in fall quarter (see the campus calendar for dates) may be submitted no earlier than August 1.
No earlier than
AUG
1

Monday – Thursday Events Only

Winter Quarter (Approximately beginning of January through end of March)
Spring Quarter (Approximately beginning of April though mid-June)

Requests for events occurring in winter or spring quarter (see the campus calendar for dates) may be submitted no earlier than September 1.
No earlier than
SEP
1

Events Occurring on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday

Fall Quarter (Approximately end of September through mid-December)
Winter Quarter (Approximately beginning of January through end of March)
Spring Quarter (Approximately beginning of April though mid-June)

Requests for events occurring on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday in fall, winter, or spring quarters may be submitted no more than 3 months (or 90 days) in advance of the proposed event date.
3
MONTHS
in advance
or 90 days

Events Occurring Over Break Periods

Winter Break (Approximately middle of December)
Spring Break (Approximately end of March)
Summer Break (Approximately end of June through middle of September)

Requests for events occurring during campus break periods (see the campus calendar for dates) may be submitted no earlier than 12 months in advance of the proposed event date (as long as the calendar is open for booking).
12
MONTHS
in advance

Booking Space at Other Locations Booked by SCES

Tabling Reservations on Ring Mall

Off-campus groups may request space 30 days prior to the requested start date for one calendar month at a time.
30
DAYS
in advance
one calendar month at a time

General Assignment Classrooms

General Assignment Classrooms and lecture halls are only available for meeting and events after the course-coded class schedule has been finalized for a given quarter. SCES must be given permission by UCI University Registrar first in order to reserve General Assignment Classrooms and lecture halls. View more information about calendar activity at the UCI Academic Calendar.

Event Date Estimated Booking Availability
Monday – Friday After 5:00 p.m.
Excluding Finals Week
 Week 1 of each quarter
  • Fall Quarter (Approximately end of September)
  • Winter Quarter (Approximately beginning of January)
  • Spring Quarter (Approximately end of March or early April)
Monday – Friday Before 5:00 p.m.
Excluding Finals Week
 Week 4 or 5 of each quarter
  • Fall Quarter (Approximately end of October)
  • Winter Quarter (Approximately beginning of February)
  • Spring Quarter (Approximately end of April)
Inquiries for Weekends
Excluding Finals Week
 Through fall quarter
During Finals Week
 Week 9 or 10 of each quarter
  • Fall Quarter (Approximately beginning of December)
  • Winter Quarter (Approximately mid-March)
  • Spring Quarter (Approximately beginning of June)

Event Lead Times

Event lead times vary based on the size and scope of an event; some events fall under the UCI Major Events Policy 900-15.

If an event request or event information is received with insufficient processing time, Student Center & Event Services (SCES) will advise and assist the client in identifying viable alternative event dates. For example, an event with additional approvals or that requires resources from other UCI departments or event service providers will require additional processing time. A request that does not allow for the necessary processing time will necessitate the selection of a date further out that accounts for the time to obtain approvals and secure partner resources.

Unfortunately, event requests made with less than the lead time indicated below will generally need to be booked for a later date. University holidays and building closures could increase the required lead time. Late booking fees may apply in some cases.

Please refer to the guide below for minimum lead times by event types and descriptions. For questions regarding lead time requirements, please contact the SCES Administrative Office at 949.824.5252.

Indicated lead times are calendar days, excluding university holidays and building closures. Lead times are listed as the minimum—more processing time may be required depending on size or scope.

Information Table (with paper materials, table, chairs)
At least
12
DAYS

Information Table (with paper materials, table, chairs, canopies, giveaways)
At least
21
DAYS

Additional Event Elements

The minimum event lead times listed increase when the event contains elements including but not limited to:

  • Amplified or non-amplified sound
  • Cooking or open flames
  • Structures or displays
  • Minors
  • Vendors or vendor activity
  • Exhibitors
  • Non-SCES service providers
  • Performers or performances
  • Speakers (especially high-profile speakers)
  • Food trucks and off-campus food vendors
  • Alcohol
  • Filming
  • Photography
  • After-hours usage
  • On-campus residential component (note: UCI residence halls are only available for conference use from end of June – end of August each summer)
  • Animals (e.g., therapy dogs)
  • Props
  • Physical activities (e.g., walks, runs)
  • Event waivers
  • Security or risk evaluation

A311 Student Center · Irvine, CA 92697-2050
Phone: 949.824.5252 · Email: reserver@uci.edu