Venue Information – Outdoor Plazas
Venue Information – Outdoor Plazas
Outdoor plazas provide an open-air venue for your next reception or information fair.
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.
Outdoor plazas are currently available for Registered Campus Organizations and UCI departments only
General Venue Information
Operating Hours
Events on plazas are usually scheduled between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., with some occasional special events outside these hours, excluding finals week, campus holidays, and closures.
Sound
- The quiet hours for the UCI campus and nearby Irvine community are in effect Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., and Friday and Saturday from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- Quiet hours does not mean that all noise levels are acceptable outside of these hours
- Outdoor events must comply with campus sound policies, which limit when sound may be used outdoors
Electrical and Equipment
- Lighting and other resources may be required based on event times
- Electricity availability may be limited in outdoor venues
- All equipment and supplies must be rented and brought to the venue for the event (e.g., lighting, portable restrooms, hand-washing stations, etc.)
- The main client planning the event will need to contact UCI Transportation & Distribution Services to coordinate appropriate parking locations for vendors’ and service providers’ vehicles for load-in and load-out
Customer Care
We are here to help answer your event planning questions.
Information Center
Outside of Student Center office hours, the building is still open and we may be reached on the phone at the Information Center.
Call Us
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Plaza Information
See detailed information and diagrams for each plaza.
Biological Sciences Plaza Information
- Located in front of the Science Library
- On Ring Mall with a lot of foot traffic
- Large open space ideal for fairs, receptions, large programs, or customizable events
- Fire lane bisects this plaza
Engineering Plaza – Upper Information
- Located in the Engineering hub of the campus
- Bordered by the McDonnell Douglas Engineering Auditorium, the Engineering Gateway building, and Engineering Hall
- Large, open space ideal for fairs, receptions, large programs, or customizable events
- Some picnic tables with umbrellas
- Three electrical outlets available (must be tested for use at events)
- Split-level plaza with an ADA ramp and some stairs
- Fire lane bisects this plaza
Gateway Plaza – Lower Information
- Nested below Langson Library and Gateway Commons, along outer ring of Aldrich Park, with a lot of foot traffic
- Accessible by stairs
- Large, open space ideal for fairs, receptions, large programs, or customizable events
- With close proximity to the library, amplified sound is usually directed toward Aldrich Park
- Solar charging station available
Gateway Plaza – Upper Information
- Nested between Langson Library and Gateway Commons, along Ring Mall, with a lot of foot traffic
- Accessible by stairs or ADA ramp
- Rows of trees provide shade and create a backdrop for intimate or smaller events
- With close proximity to the library, amplified or loud sound is not recommended in this event location
Humanities Plaza Information
- Located along Ring Mall with views of Aldrich Park
- Fixed picnic tables create a nice courtyard ambience
- Large, open space accommodates information fairs and receptions
Physical Sciences Plaza Information
- Located along Ring Mall with views of Aldrich Park, with a lot of foot traffic
- Accessible by stairs or ADA ramp
- Infinity fountain centerpieces the location
- Ideal for pictures and receptions
- Provides plenty of tree shade
Social Sciences Plaza – Lower Information
- Located along Ring Mall near Phoenix Food Court, with views of Aldrich Park
- Plenty of shade from trees and buildings
- Planters offer a nice place to sit, read, or relax
- Shaded picnic tables overlook Aldrich Park
Social Sciences Plaza – Upper Information
- Nested in the School of Social Sciences, near Ring Mall, with a lot of foot traffic
- Accessible by stairs or ADA ramp
- Comfortable seating and umbrellas to create a nice and relaxing outdoor ambience
- Plenty of shade from trees and buildings