Spaces You Can Reserve
- An event proposal must be on file for any event being hosted on campus and must be provided to the facility hosting the event. An authorized representative must fill and submit an event proposal.
- Student Organizations must complete Basic Registration prior to reserving space on campus.
- For more information, please review Event Guidelines.
- If a venue or facility is not listed below, it is currently unavailable for reservations.
Athletics & Recreation | Bay Tree Conference Rooms | Classrooms | College 9 & John R. Lewis College
| Cowell | Crown | Kresge | Merrill | Oakes | Porter | Rachel Carson | Stevenson
Athletics & Recreation |
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Venue Setting | Indoor & Outdoor |
East Field |
For information about reservable facilities at the East Field House complex, including the East Field, please review the Main Campus - East site. |
West Field |
For information about reservable facilities at the West Field House complex, please review the Main Campus - West site. |
Reservation & Stipulations |
Athletics & Recreation Facility Reservation Form Requests need to be submitted minimumlly four (4) weeks prior to the event. Please be advised that not all facility reservation requests can be granted due to Athletics and Recreation or other University programming. |
Bay Tree Conference Rooms**Reservations for Bay Tree Conference Rooms must be made by your respective SOMeCA Office** |
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Muwekma Ohlone |
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Venue Setting |
Indoors |
Capacity |
20 |
Cost |
Free for registered student organizations. Please note there are media fees charged for media equipment. There may be a $23.50 flat fee for any cleaning or rearrangement of the conference rooms and an additional $23.50 per each additional hour of cleaning/trash removal. All fees will be charged for NO-SHOWS. |
Reservation |
Registered Student Organizations need to contact the SOAR Office (soar@ucsc.edu) for reservation requests. |
Amah Mutsun |
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Venue Setting |
Indoors |
Capacity |
22 |
Cost |
Free for registered student organizations. Please note there are media fees charged for media equipment. There may be a $23.50 flat fee for any cleaning or rearrangement of the conference rooms and an additional $23.50 per each additional hour of cleaning/trash removal. All fees will be charged for NO-SHOWS. |
Reservation | Registered Student Organizations need to contact the SOAR Office (soar@ucsc.edu) for reservation requests. |
Esselen Nation |
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Venue Setting |
Indoors |
Capacity |
18 |
Cost |
Free for registered student organizations. Please note there are media fees charged for media equipment. There may be a $23.50 flat fee for any cleaning or rearrangement of the conference rooms and an additional $23.50 per each additional hour of cleaning/trash removal. All fees will be charged for NO-SHOWS. |
Reservation | Registered Student Organizations need to contact the SOAR Office (soar@ucsc.edu) for reservation requests. |
Cervantes & Velasquez |
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Venue Setting |
Indoors |
Capacity |
60 |
Cost |
Free for registered student organizations. Please note there are media fees charged for media equipment. There may be a $23.50 flat fee for any cleaning or rearrangement of the conference rooms and an additional $23.50 per each additional hour of cleaning/trash removal. All fees will be charged for NO-SHOWS. |
Reservation |
Registered Student Organizations need to contact the SOAR Office (soar@ucsc.edu) for reservation requests. |
Patio 1 |
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Venue Setting |
Outdoors |
Capacity |
Table Seating: 12, Standing: 115 |
Cost | Free for registered student organizations. Please note there are media fees charged for media equipment. All fees will be charged for NO-SHOWS. |
Reservation | Registered Student Organizations need to contact the SOAR Office (soar@ucsc.edu) for reservation requests. |
Patio 2 |
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Venue Setting |
Outdoors |
Capacity |
Table Seating: 28, Standing: 179 |
Cost |
Free for registered student organizations. Please note there are media fees charged for media equipment. All fees will be charged for NO-SHOWS. |
Reservation |
Registered Student Organizations need to contact the SOAR Office (soar@ucsc.edu) for reservation requests. |
Classrooms |
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Venue Setting | Indoor |
Availability |
Classrooms are available from 8 AM - 11 PM. M-F requests will be reviewed after the 2nd week of instruction. Requests during the first two weeks of instruction wil be declined. Response to requests will require a minimum of 2-3 business days, sometimes longer during our busiest times. Same-day requests will be declined. |
Capacity |
Various |
Cost | May be additional charges for Learning Support Services is A/V is needed. |
Reservation |
To reserve a classroom, please complete a Classroom Reservation Request For inquiries or cancelations please email the SOAR Office (soar@ucsc.edu) |
College 9 & John R. Lewis CollegeNo reservations for ongoing meetings will be approved (i.e. every Tuesday at 5pm). Groups not affiliated with College 9 or John R. Lewis College are limited to no more than 3-4 reservations per-quarter, depending on availability. |
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Namaste Lounge |
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Venue Setting |
Indoor |
Availability |
To inquire about availability, please complete the reservation request form. |
Capacity |
Standing: 100 Assembly: 70 |
Cost |
There is no venue fee for registered student organizations. If tech is requested, there may be a Support Fee of $25 per hour, per Student Tech Crew member. |
Reservation & Stipulations |
Lounge Reservation Request Form Please meet with your organization's Advisor or Peer Advisor and fill out an Event Proposal. |
Multipurpose Room |
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Venue Setting |
Indoor |
Availability |
Monday - Thursday
Friday - Sunday
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Capacity |
Assembly Seating: 350 Dining Seating: 200 |
Cost |
There is no venue fee for registered student organizations. If tech is requested, there may be a Support Fee of $25 per hour, per Student Tech Crew member. |
Reservation & Stipulations |
Please meet with your organization's Advisor or Peer Advisor and fill out an Event Proposal. |
Social Sciences Lawn |
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Venue Setting |
Outdoors |
Availability |
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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Capacity |
150 |
Cost |
$65 |
Reservation & Information |
Outdoor Venue Reservation Request Form Please meet with your organization's Advisor or Peer Advisor and fill out an Event Proposal for UCSC Facilities/Venue. |
Cowell College |
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Founders Glen |
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Venue Setting |
Outdoor |
Availability |
This space is available for reservation for occasional events. To inquire about availability, please complete the reservation request form. |
Capacity |
150 |
Cost |
$65 |
Reservation |
Outdoor Venue Reservation Request Form Please meet with your organization's Advisor or Peer Advisor and fill out an Event Proposal for Venues. |
Cowell Courtyard |
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Venue Setting |
Outdoor |
Availability |
This space is available for reservation for occasional events. To inquire about availability, please complete the reservation request form. |
Capacity |
30 |
Cost |
$130 |
Reservation |
Outdoor Venue Reservation Request Form Please meet with your organization's Advisor or Peer Advisor and fill out an Event Proposal for Venues. |
Mary Holmes Fireside Lounge |
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Venue Setting |
Indoor |
Availability |
This space is available for reservation for occasional events. To inquire about availability, please complete the reservation request form. |
Capacity |
65 |
Cost |
There is no venue fee for registered student organizations. If tech is requested, there may be a Support Fee of $25 per hour, per Student Tech Crew member. |
Reservation |
Lounge Reservation Request Form Please meet with your organization's Advisor or Peer Advisor and fill out an Event Proposal for Venues. |
Crown CollegeLounge spaces in Crown and Merrill are not currently reservable |
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Crown Courtyard |
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Venue Setting |
Outdoor |
Availability |
This space is available for reservation for occasional events. To inquire about availability, please complete the reservation request form. |
Capacity |
30 |
Cost |
$65 |
Reservation & Stipulations |
Outdoor Venue Reservation Request Form Please meet with your organization's Advisor or Peer Advisor and fill out an Event Proposal for Venues. |
Merrill CollegeLounge spaces in Crown and Merrill are not currently reservable. |
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Merrill Courtyard/Plaza |
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Venue Setting |
Outdoor |
Availability |
This space is available for reservation for occasional events. To inquire about availability, please complete the reservation request form. |
Capacity |
Standing: 349 Auditorium: 250 Dining: 116 |
Cost |
$65 |
Reservation & Stipulations |
Outdoor Venue Reservation Request Form Please meet with your organization's Advisor or Peer Advisor and fill out an Event Proposal for Venues. Please note, reservation of the plaza does not include reservation of the lawn. |
Cultural Center at Merrill |
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Venue Setting |
Indoor |
Availability |
7 AM - 11 PM SOAR Event Proposal must be completed least 48 hours in advance |
Capacity |
Standing: 750 Auditorium: 550 |
Cost |
There is no venue fee for registered student organizations. If tech is requested, there may be a Support Fee of $25 per hour, per Student Tech Crew member. |
Reservation & Stipulations |
Please meet with your organization's Advisor or Peer Advisor and fill out an Event Proposal. *To keep in mind when reserving this space: If you request a reservation only 1-2 weeks in advance, we likely won’t have the space or staff to accommodate you; spring quarter events book up months in advance; and any event planned within the first two weeks of the quarter should be booked at least a month in advance.* |
Oakes CollegeGroups not affiliated with Oakes College or Rachel Carson College are limited to no more than 3-4 reservations per-quarter, depending on availability. |
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Oakes Learning Center |
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Venue Setting |
Indoor |
Availability |
Facilities reservations do not open until the second Monday of each quarter. If you send a facility reservation before then, you may not receive a response until reservations officially open. Unavailable for reservations Monday-Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM due to ongoing supplemental instruction during the academic year. Additionally not open to any reservations prior to and during finals week. |
Capacity |
Seated: 150 Standing: 300 |
Cost |
There is no venue fee for registered student organizations. If tech is requested, there may be a Support Fee of $25 per hour, per Student Tech Crew member. |
Reservations & Stipulations |
Oakes & RCC Facilities Reservation Form Cancellation fee of up to half of facility cost if cancelled within less than 48 hours before event. All requests must be submitted a minimum of TWO WEEKS before reservation date. If it is not submitted within this time frame Tech Crew Support cannot be guaranteed. |
Oakes Lower Lawn |
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Venue Setting |
Outdoor |
Availability |
For availability, contact oakespro@ucsc.edu. |
Capacity |
500 |
Cost |
$130 Oakes Tech Crew Fees vary based on package chosen in reservation form. |
Reservation & Stipulations |
Oakes & RCC Facilities Reservation Form Cancellation fee of up to half of facility cost if cancelled within less than 48 hours before event. If your event requires electricity, it is highly recommended you rent a generator from a third party vendor. The outlet on the lower lawn is unreliable and limited in how much energy it can supply. Vehicles may not drive on the lawn. If you are planning to host a BBQ, be sure to submit an "Open Flame/Cooking Application and Permit" to the UCSC Deputy Campus Fire Marshal for approval, at least 10 days in advance. If your event requires outdoor amplified sound, please submit a request form to Student Life Assistant at oakespro@ucsc.edu. All requests must be submitted a minimum of TWO WEEKS before reservation date. If it is not submitted within this time frame Tech Crew Support cannot be guaranteed. |
Oakes Upper Lawn |
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Venue Setting |
Outdoor |
Availability |
For availability, contact oakespro@ucsc.edu |
Capacity |
300 |
Cost |
$45 |
Reservation & Stipulations |
Oakes & RCC Facilities Reservation Form Cancellation fee of up to half of facility cost if cancelled within less than 48 hours before event. If you are planning to host a BBQ, be sure to submit an "Open Flame/Cooking Application and Permit" to the UCSC Deputy Campus Fire Marshal for approval, at least 10 days in advance. If your event requires outdoor amplified sound, please submit a request form to the Student Life Assistant at oakespro@ucsc.edu. All requests must be submitted a minimum of TWO WEEKS before reservation date. If it is not submitted within this time frame Tech Crew Support cannot be guaranteed. |
Oakes Amphitheater |
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Venue Setting |
Outdoor |
Availability |
For availability, contact oakespro@ucsc.edu |
Capacity |
250 |
Cost |
$45 |
Reservation & Stipulations |
Oakes & RCC Facilities Reservation Form Cancellation fee of up to half of facility cost if cancelled within less than 48 hours before event. If your event requires outdoor amplified sound, please submit a request form to the Student Life Assistant at oakespro@ucsc.edu. All requests must be submitted a minimum of TWO WEEKS before reservation date. If it is not submitted within this time frame Tech Crew Support cannot be guaranteed. |
Kahlo & Shabazz Picnic Areas |
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Venue Setting |
Outdoor |
Availability |
For availability, contact oakespro@ucsc.edu |
Capacity |
20 per Picnic Area |
Cost |
There is no venue fee for registered student organizations. |
Reservation & Stipulations |
Oakes & RCC Facilities Reservation Form Cancellation fee of up to half of facility cost if cancelled within less than 48 hours before event. Kahlo and Shabazz Picnic Areas do not have fire pits. If your event requires outdoor amplified sound, please submit a request form to the Student Life Assistant at oakesprograms@ucsc.edu. |
Porter College |
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George P. Hitchcock Lounge |
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Venue Setting |
Indoor |
Availability |
Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 1 AM Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM - 1 AM |
Capacity |
20 person minimum |
Cost |
$0 |
Reservation & Stipulations |
To reserve, contact James Blaine (jblaine@ucsc.edu) or Porter College Activities Office at (831) 459-2857 Meetings and activities must have a 20 person minimum projected attendance and event reservation may not exceed 4 hours. |
Classroom 118 |
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Venue Setting |
Indoor |
Availability |
By Key access only. For inquiries, contact James Blaine (jblaine@ucsc.edu) or Porter College Activities Office at (831) 459-2857 |
Cost |
$45 |
Reservation & Stipulations |
To reserve, contact James Blaine (jblaine@ucsc.edu) or Porter College Activities Office at (831) 459-2857 May be reserved for up to 4 hours per day and 4 days per week, at any time. |
Porter Dining Hall Foyer |
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Venue Setting |
Indoor |
Availability |
Monday - Friday: 7 AM - 1 AM |
Reservation & Stipulations |
For tabling and displays, please contact James Blaine (jblaine@ucsc.edu) or Porter College Activities Office at (831) 459-2857 Cannot be reserved as a stand alone venue. When Dining Hall is reserved, the foyer is automatically included. |
Porter & Kresge Dining Hall |
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Venue Setting |
Indoor |
Availability |
Friday & Saturday: 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM |
Cost |
Venue Fee: $150 If tech is requested, there may be a Support Fee of $25 per hour, per Student Tech Crew member. |
Reservation & Stipulations |
To reserve, contact James Blaine (jblaine@ucsc.edu) or Porter College Activities Office at (831) 459-2857 Groups reserving the space must clean up after themselves and leave the space (including furniture) in the same manner in which it was found. |
Rachel Carson CollegeGroups not affiliated with Oakes College or Rachel Carson College are limited to no more than 3-4 reservations per-quarter, depending on availability. |
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Red Room |
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Venue Setting |
Indoor & Outdoor |
Availability |
9 AM - 11 PM
Reservations for space begin on:
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Capacity |
Seating: 50 Standing: 75 |
Cost |
There is no venue fee for registered student organizations. Please note Tech Crew unavailable for RCC Red Room. |
Reservation & Stipulations |
Oakes & RCC Facilities Reservation Form Cancellation fee of up to half of facility cost if cancelled within less than 48 hours before event. If your event requires outdoor amplified sound, please submit a request form to the Student Life Assistant at oakespro@ucsc.edu. All requests must be submitted a minimum of TWO WEEKS before reservation date. *Please note your reservation does NOT include any adaptors for laptops to connect to TV, any sound equipment, or any tables/chairs beyond what is already in the room.* Groups can reserve a maximum of 3 times per quarter. |
Stevenson College |
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Stevenson Event Center |
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Venue Setting |
Indoor |
Availablity |
7 AM - 12 AM |
Capacity |
400 |
Cost |
There is no venue fee for registered student organizations. If tech is requested, there may be a Support Fee of $25 per hour, per Student Tech Crew member. |
Reservation & Stipulations |
Please meet with your organization's Advisor or Peer Advisor and fill out an Event Proposal. |
Stevenson Fireside Lounge |
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Venue Setting |
Indoor |
Availability |
8 AM – 2 AM |
Capacity |
49 |
Cost |
There is no venue fee for registered student organizations. |
Reservation & Stipulations |
Lounge Reservation Request Form Please meet with your organization's Advisor or Peer Advisor and fill out an Event Proposal for Venues. |
Stevenson Courtyard |
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Venue Setting |
Outdoor |
Availability |
This space is available for reservation for occasional events. To inquire about availability, please complete the reservation request form |
Capacity |
49 |
Cost |
$65 |
Reservation & Stipulations |
Outdoor Venue Reservation Request Form Please meet with your organization's Advisor or Peer Advisor and fill out an Event Proposal for Venues. |
Other Reservable Spaces |
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Redwood Lounge |
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Venue Setting |
Indoors & Outdoor Patio |
Availability |
Monday to Thursday: 10 AM to 9 PM Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM Fridays after 5 PM or weekend reservations are limited and will be based on student staff availability |
Capacity |
63 |
Cost |
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Reservation & Stipulation |
Please fill out this reservation form (5) business days prior to your event. |
McHenry and S&E Library Outside Tabling Areas |
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Venue Setting |
Outdoor |
Availability |
One organization can table per day at each library. |
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Cost |
Free for registered student organizations. |
Reservation & Stipulations |
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Hay Barn |
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Venue Setting | Indoor/Outdoor |
Availability |
Please contact haybarn@ucsc.edu for availability. |
Capacity | 150 in main hall |
Cost |
Weekday $400 for 4 hrs $550 for 8 hrs Weekend $500 for 4 hrs $900 for 8 hrs Security Deposit of $1000 refundable post-event if no damage to building or premises or violations of Use Agreement occur. |
Reservation & Stipulation | To reserve, contact the Reservation Coordinator (haybarn@ucsc.edu)
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Student Union Deck |
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Venue Setting | Outdoor |
Availability |
Monday to Thursday: 10 AM to 9 PM Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM Fridays after 5 PM or weekend reservations are limited and will be based on student staff availability |
Capacity | 49 |
Cost |
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Reservation | Please fill out this reservation form (5) business days prior to your event. |
Thimann Courtyard |
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Venue Setting | Outdoor |
Availability | For availability please contact dycgreen@ucsc.edu. This space is available for reservation for occasional events. |