Venue Information – The UCI Student Center
Venue Information – The UCI Student Center
With 53,680 square feet of multipurpose event space, there’s a customizable setup for your event.
Operating Hours
The UCI Student Center Conference Center is open daily for events from 7:00 a.m. to midnight, except on university holidays.
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 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Conference Room Information
Multipurpose Rooms
Pacific Ballroom
Doheny Beach
Emerald Bay
Crescent Bay
Moss Cove
Woods Cove
Newport Beach
Balboa Island B
Rooms With Fixed Setup
Crystal Cove Auditorium
Theater
Lido Isle
Boardroom
Aliso Beach
Boardroom
Balboa Island A
Boardroom
Resources
Layout Guide
This guide will help you to determine the best setup to choose for your event.
Building Directory
Find your way around the Student Center with this wayfinding directory
Pacific Ballroom Room Information
The Pacific Ballrooms offer over 11,000 ft2 of flexible event space, with 14' – 15'-high ceilings, vast expanse of natural light, and preset lighting options.
Location: First Floor
Amenities
- Built-in projectors and screens
- HDMI video support
- Built-in audio system
- Supports XLR audio connections
- 1/8" audio connection available upon request
- Supports lavalier and cordless microphones
- Assistive Listening Devices available upon request
- Tinted floor-to-ceiling windows on the patio side
- Close proximity to restrooms
- Built-in registration desk in Pacific Ballroom Lobby available for use with rental of Pacific Ballroom B
- Multifunction space with combinable rooms
360° Virtual Tours
Default Setup and Capacities
Other setups available. Ask an event planner to learn about your options.
| Room | Default Setup | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| A | Hollow Square | 36 |
| B | Hollow Square | 36 |
| C | Theater | 192 +2 (head table) |
| D | Theater | 396 +2 (head table) |
Doheny Beach Room Information
The Doheny Beach rooms offer over 4,000 ft2 of flexible event space, with 14'-high ceilings, and preset lighting options.
Location: First Floor
Amenities
- Built-in projectors and screens
- HDMI video support
- Built-in audio system
- Supports XLR audio connections
- 1/8" audio connection available upon request
- Supports lavalier and cordless microphones
- Assistive Listening Devices available upon request
- Tinted floor-to-ceiling windows on the patio side
- Multifunction space with combinable rooms
360° Virtual Tours
Default Setup and Capacities
Other setups available. Ask an event planner to learn about your options.
| Room | Default Setup | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| A | Theater | 126 +2 (head table) |
| B | Theater | 96 +2 (head table) |
| C | Hollow Square | 18 |
| D | Hollow Square | 18 |
Emerald Bay Room Information
Conveniently located in the main hallway at the entrance of the Student Center Conference Center, the Emerald Bay meeting rooms offer up to 12 different combinations of multifunctional space.
Location: First Floor
Amenities
- Built-in projectors and screens
- HDMI video support
- Built-in audio system
- Supports XLR audio connections
- 1/8" audio connection available upon request
- Supports lavalier and cordless microphones
- Assistive Listening Devices available upon request
- Close proximity to restrooms
- Multifunction space with combinable rooms
360° Virtual Tours
Default Setup and Capacities
Other setups available. Ask an event planner to learn about your options.
| Room | Default Setup | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| A | Theater | 77 +2 (head table) |
| B | Theater | 77 +2 (head table) |
| C | Hollow Square | 36 |
| DE | Hollow Square | 36 |
Crescent Bay Room Information
The Crescent Bay meeting rooms offer an intimate, simple space.
Location: First Floor
Amenities
- Built-in 86" LCD Display
- HDMI video support
- Built-in audio system
- Supports XLR audio connections
- 1/8" audio connection available upon request
- Supports cordless microphones
- Multifunction space with combinable rooms
360° Virtual Tours
Default Setup and Capacities
Other setups available. Ask an event planner to learn about your options.
| Room | Default Setup | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| A | Hollow Square | 18 |
| B | Hollow Square | 18 |
| CD | Clear Floor | 42 |
Crystal Cove Auditorium Room Information
The Crystal Cove Auditorium (CCA) has a built-in stage with fixed and upholstered seating for 403 people. With its large movie screen and state-of-the-art digital projection system with cinematic sound, CCA is the perfect setting for movie screenings, lectures, and speaker events.
Location: Second Floor
Amenities
- Built-in screen
- Projector
- Surround Sound System
- Supports XLR audio connections
- 1/8" audio connection available upon request
- Supports lavalier and cordless microphones
- Assistive Listening Devices available upon request
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Seating
- Upholstered auditorium seating
- Numbered rows and seats
- Armrests
- Fold-away writing surface
- ADA Seating
- Illuminated aisles
- Wheelchair Access
- 35' × 11' stage (note: the stage does not have wings or a backstage)
- Close proximity to restrooms
360° Virtual Tour
Default Setup and Capacities
| Default Setup | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Theater | 403 |
Lido Isle Room Information
The Lido Isle meeting rooms are in a simple board room style for your next small meeting or intimate gathering.
Location: First Floor
Amenities
- Built-in 86" LCD Display
- HDMI video support
- Built-in audio system
- Supports XLR audio connections
- 1/8" audio connection available upon request
- White dry erase board
360° Virtual Tours
Default Setup and Capacities
| Room | Default Setup | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| A | Boardroom | 13 |
| B | Boardroom | 13 |
Aliso Beach Room Information
Ideal for in-person and hybrid executive board meetings.
Location: Third Floor (West)
Amenities
- Built-in 90" LCD Display with touchscreen capabilities
- HDMI video support
- Built-in audio system
- Supports XLR audio connections
- 1/8" audio connection available upon request
- Supports lavalier and cordless microphones
- Assistive Listening Devices available upon request
- Built-in credenza for food service
- Zoom Room capability
- Close proximity to restrooms
360° Virtual Tours
Default Setup and Capacities
| Room | Default Setup | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| A | Boardroom | 18 |
| B | Boardroom | 18 |
Moss Cove Room Information
The Moss Cove rooms are conveniently located on the first floor near the Pacific Ballrooms and Pacific Ballroom Lobby.
Location: First Floor
Amenities
- Built-in projectors and screens
- HDMI video support
- Built-in audio system
- Supports XLR audio connections
- 1/8" audio connection available upon request
- Supports lavalier and cordless microphones
- Assistive Listening Devices available upon request
- White dry erase board
- Multifunction space with combinable rooms
360° Virtual Tour
Default Setup and Capacities
Other setups available. Ask an event planner to learn about your options.
| Room | Default Setup | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| A | Theater | 70 +2 (head table) |
| B | Theater | 70 +2 (head table) |
Woods Cove Room Information
Designed for small- to medium-sized meetings and events.
Location: First Floor
Amenities
- Built-in 75" (Woods Cove A only) or 86" Monitors
- HDMI video support
- Built-in audio system
- Supports XLR audio connections
- 1/8" audio connection available upon request
- Supports cordless microphones
- Multifunction space with combinable rooms
360° Virtual Tours
Default Setup and Capacities
Other setups available. Ask an event planner to learn about your options.
| Room | Default Setup | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| A | Hollow Square | 18 |
| B | Hollow Square | 18 |
| C | Hollow Square | 18 |
Newport Beach Room Information
Situated on the fourth floor of the Conference Center, the Newport Beach meeting rooms offer plenty of natural light for small- to medium-sized gatherings.
Location: Fourth Floor
Amenities
- Built-in projection screen
- White dry erase board
360° Virtual Tour
Default Setup and Capacities
Other setups available. Ask an event planner to learn about your options.
| Room | Default Setup | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| A | Hollow Square | 36 |
| B | Hollow Square | 24 |
Balboa Island A Room Information
Private, executive boardroom with large conference table features a TV nook and peninsula with four counter stools.
Location: Fourth Floor
Amenities
- Built-in LCD Monitor
- HDMI video support
- Built-in audio system
- Supports XLR audio connections
- 1/8" audio connection available upon request
- White dry erase board
- Zoom Room capability
360° Virtual Tour
Default Setup and Capacities
| Default Setup | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Boardroom | 18 |
Balboa Island B Room Information
Note: non-default setup shown
Situated on the fourth floor of the Conference Center, the Balboa Island meeting rooms are equipped with professional A/V equipment.
Location: Fourth Floor
Amenities
- Built-in projection screen
- HDMI video support
- Built-in audio system
- Supports XLR audio connections
- 1/8" audio connection available upon request
- Supports lavalier and cordless microphones
- Zoom Room capability
- White dry erase board
360° Virtual Tour
Default Setup and Capacities
Other setups available. Ask an event planner to learn about your options.
| Default Setup | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Classroom | 66 +2 (head table) |
360° Virtual Tour
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Layout Guide
This guide will help you to determine the best setup to choose for your event.
Theater
Rows of chairs facing a stage, speaker or head table.
Classroom
Rows of tables and chairs facing the front of a room. Classroom layout can be set up with two or three chairs per table.
Hollow Square
Chairs arranged along the perimeter of table setup. Hollow Square layout can be set up with two or three chairs per table.
Boardroom
Rectangular or oval tables, set up with chairs placed around all sides.
U-Shape
Tables set up in the shape of the letter “U,” with chairs set around the outside.
Round Banquet
Ideal for discussion or food service events. We offer two sizes for round tables setup.
- 72": 10 chairs maximum
- 66": 8 chairs maximum
Rectangular Banquet
A grouping of rectangular tables arranged to facilitate food service.
Clear Floor
Meeting space with no furniture.
Custom Setup
Client specified setup. Will require a diagram.
Important Maintenance Announcement for Summer 2025
Please note that essential maintenance will occur at the Student Center during Summer 2025, which may impact your event planning.
What you should know:
- Venue Availability: The Student Center Conference Center and nearby areas, including the Student Center Terrace, will have limited availability
- Noise and Disruption: here may be some noise, dust, and odors during maintenance
- Timeline: Preparatory work will start in Winter/Spring 2025, with the possibility of delays if unexpected issues arise
We appreciate your understanding.
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