Space Scheduling
Allow time to plan an event. The earlier you start, the more likely you are to secure your preferred venue on a particular date and realize a successful event. Never set a final date and advertise location without securing the space first. Time allows questions and concern s to be properly resolved before the event.
UAF is proud to host various meetings and events on campus. That process varies across campus but there will be links provided in the 'Explore spaces on campus...' section to follow.
Additional forms may be required but submitting a space request on 25 Live is the most critical step.
25 Live has replaced the Public Events Form in most cases. Exceptions exist only for space that isn't found on 25 Live, if you are not sure if a space doesn't yet exist or just can't be found please contact us for assistance.
What requirements need to be considered when submitting a request?
Events requirements to consider before submitting a request
- Any event that’s open to the public or includes attendees who are not part of your department/organization.
- Any event/meeting that will have non-university attendees involved.
- Any event/meeting that could potentially have 50 or more attendees.
- Any event/meeting you want to be publicized on campus.
- Any event/meeting that will have anyone under 18 years of age present.
Events that do not require any further approvals include
- Any closed meeting/training with less than 50 attendees. This includes but is not limited to club meetings/practices, thesis defense, study groups, and tutoring.
- Tabling at Wood Center.
Events that do not require approval from events committee
- Tabling at Wood Center.
- Closed meeting/training of less than 50 (ESUA may be required).
All other events or training by outside groups require a 25 Live space/event request and the completion of the Event Space Use Agreement. Approval from the Events Committee, in specific UFD and EHSRM, may be required.
Terms & Best Practice
Rows of chairs facing the front with or without aisles.
Commonly used for: Presentations, movies, performances, or conferences.
Rows of rectangular tables with chairs behind them facing the front with or without
aisles. Often rows are straight, or chevroned as they are below.
Commonly used for: Conferences, training, information sessions, or instructio
Rows of round tables, often staggered, with chairs around them.
Commonly used for: Dinners/lunches , meetings with group work activities, dances.
Tables arranged in a hollow U, square or rectangle with seats around the outside to
facilitate a large face to face meeting.
Commonly used for: Meetings, audio-conferences, group work/study, lunch.
Sometimes referred to as round table for large groups.
- It’s never too early to start planning! Space may not be available to rent more than a year out or even less in some locations but that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning. Get a list of questions together and start asking as early as you can. The more time you have to plan the better.
- If you don’t know, ask! There are many resources around campus and if our office doesn’t know, we can point you in the right direction.
- Don’t work harder than you have to! Very large events may require multiple people to help orchestrate, each with very specific tasks. Having one person in charge of planning an event allows for the most informed decision making in the planning process. If that’s not an option at least clearly define roles to ensure multiple people aren’t working on the same task.
- If you need something changed, put it in writing! Be sure to put requests in for changes via email. You have an email to follow up on and whoever you’re reaching out to has a line back to you that’s clear as day.
- Don’t forget to advertise! If you want attendance to an event, you need to advertise. Contact Wood Center Graphics for all your advertising needs and if you’re doing it yourself, be sure to follow UAF University Relations guidelines.
Wood Center Space
Wood Center no longer accepts regular meeting requests in our multi-purpose space (including the Ballroom, Conference Room CD and Conference Room EF). This space is still available for individual meetings, scheduled no more than a week in advance, and special events.
Theater Seating | Classroom Seating | Banquet Seating | Meeting Seating |
100 | 60 | 56 | 40 |
- Room 204
- 1210 sqft
- In house sound system with 2 mic's available.
- 1 built in projector and screen
- 1 wall mounted monitor at back of room
- WiFi required to connect to all devices.
Theater Seating | Classroom Seating | Banquet Seating | Meeting Seating |
80 | 50 | 40 | 32 |
- Room 205
- 970 sqft
- In house sound system with 2 mic's available.
- 1 built in projector and screen
- 1 wall mounted monitor at back of room
- WiFi required to connect to all devices.
Ballroom | Theater | Classroom | Banquet Round | Banquet Rectangular | Fair 10'x10' Booths | Tight Fair 8'x6'Booths |
podium | 140 | 70 | 80 | 100 | ||
no stage | 280 | 140 | 160 | 260 | 20 booths | 46 tables/booths |
w/ 8'x12' stage | 240 | 120 | 138 | 208 | 18 booths | 40 tables/booths |
BRCD w/ stage | 360 | 185 | 208 | 328 | 27 | 45 |
BRCDEF w/ stage | 500* | 225 | 272 | 408* | 32 | 56 |
*May require ordering additional chairs from Facilities Services if total chairs exceeds 400.
Ballroom Labor Estimates (in hours)
Ballroom | Theater | Classroom | Banquet Round | Banquet Rectangular | Fair 10'x10' Booths | Tight Fair 8'x6'Booths |
podium | 140(2.5) | 70(3) | 80(2.5) | 100(3) | ||
no stage | 280(9)** | 140(6.5) | 160(5) | 260(8) | 20 booths(5) | 46 tables/booths(7.5) |
w/ 8'x12' stage | 240(8.5)** | 120(6) | 138(5) | 208(7) | 18 booths(4) | 40 tables/booths(7) |
BRCD w/ stage | 360(14.5)** | 185(10.5) | 208(8) | 328(12) | 27(6.5) | 45(9) |
BRCDEF w/ stage | 500(18)** | 225(12) | 272(12.5) | 408(17) | 32(7) | 56(10.5) |
**Theater seating over 200 requires chairs to be bound together which significantly increases setup times.
Estimates are for set up of tables, chairs, and skirting when appropriate but do not include charges for: event staffing, additional labor changes to setup, additional equipment, or other charges that may be incurred by customer request.
- Room 209
- 3390 sqft
- In house sound system with 4 mic's available.
- 2 built in projectors and screens.
- 1 wall mounted monitor near back of room
- WiFi required to connect to all devices.
- Arctic Java is available for events after 5 pm Monday through Friday.
- Food, including free food, must be arranged via UAF Dining Services.
- All furniture must be placed in its orignal location.
- Events held on the Weekend require an appointment to learn how to use the AJ Technology
- There is an additional cost for weekend events in Arctic Java.
Classrooms may be scheduled from 8am-10pm 7 days a week during Spring/Fall Semester
Classrooms may be requested for an entire semester but not multiple semesters.
- Requests for Spring will be accepted December 1st of the previous year.
- Requests for Summer will be accepted May 1st.
- Requests for Fall will be accepted August 1st.
- Classroom requests are subject to change (See: C.b.iv of Wood Center Scheduling Policy)
Other Space on Campus
The BP Design Theatre is managed by the Alaska Center for Energy and Power and can be reserved by calling 907-474-5402 or following the department link for further contact information.
The International Arctic Research Center (IARC) has various conference rooms available and is located on upper campus. Check their website here for policies and to reserve the space.
Best used for:
- Departmental/group meeting
- Study groups
- Thesis defense
- Seminars
- Educational/cultural activities appropriate for the space.
Restrictions:
- Only for valid UA staff/student/faculty.
- Must be UAF sponsored and related to IARC mission.
- NO classes, social events, receptions or vendors permitted.
The Institute of Arctic Biology (IAB) may have space available for events or activities related to institutional research. Please see their website for more information.
Best used for:
- Departmental meetings.
- Thesis defense
- Seminars or other science related activities
Restrictions:
- No meetings over 50.
- Space is limited and specialized.
Board of Regents Conference Room - This space may be available on short notice but BOR holds priority and you do have the potential to be bumped. Reach out directly to BOR directly via email at ua-bor@alaska.edu if all other spaces are unavailable.
Restrictions:
- No meetings over 75.
- Can get displaced if space is needed by BOR.
- Can't reserve more than a few weeks in advance.
The Rasmuson Library has 11 conference rooms of various sizes and capibility that can be viewed from their website here.
Best used for:
- Departmental/group meeting
- Study groups
- Thesis defense
- Seminars
- Educational/cultural activities appropriate for the space.
Restrictions:
- No available for commercial/non-UAF events.
- Not intended as an event space.
Best used for:
- Departmental/group meeting
- Thesis defense
- Seminars
- Events aligning with Geophysical Institute directive.
Restrictions:
- No available for commercial/non-UAF events.
- Not intended as an event space.
- Meetings, conferences or presentations only.
Best used for:
- Group meeting
- Study groups
- Dances
- Trainings/events for students
- Educational/cultural activities.
UAF Theater & Film manages the Lee H. Salisbury Theatre. For further information on requesting the space please visit their website here or call 907-474-7231.
Best used for:
- Performances.
- Studio space for video production.
The Murie Building has a large auditorium (150), multiple classrooms and multiple conference rooms. Please reach out to the Biology and Wildlife Office Manager at 907-474-6294 for more information.
Best used for:
- Departmental/group meeting
- Study groups
- Thesis defense
- Seminars
- Educational/cultural activities appropriate for the space.
Submitting a request through 25 Live serves a dual purpose, encompassing both your space request and event inquiry. This streamlined process prompts you to provide the essential information that the Events Committee requires for their review and approval.
Determining room arrangements through our office will be simplified if you plan in advance how you want the room to look. Include what elements you feel are necessary to achieve your event goals. Consider items such as food tables, staging, sound equipment, and dance floor, etc. We can guide you through this process.
See types of room layouts and pre-approved layouts.
Finals Week:
We do not schedule classroom during finals week. The library may have rooms open or you can try to find a room that is not a classroom.
Space Availability Outside Wood Center
Requesting hours outside normal operation may or may not be approved. Holding events during published business hours is the best way to ensure you get what you ask for.
For RSO's, classrooms may be requested the start of the month prior to semester start. For instance fall classes starting in September may not be requested prior to August 1st.
- Any request received outside that time frame will not be honored.
- Requests will then be scheduled on a first come first serve basis.
- Within the first 2 to 3 weeks of a semester classrooms are subject to academic override and any club/org/department may be displaced by a class. Academics holds priority in academic space but we will work with any group to reschedule or relocate to alternative spaces if your department or RSO is displaced.
Standard setups are available free of charge to UA affiliated departments/groups for all Wood Center conference rooms CD & EF Monday - Friday. The conference rooms and the ballroom may require a 2HR setup/teardown charge for ALL users internal and external depending upon the requested setup.
Setups in the Mall, Multi-Level Lounge, or Exhibit area requiring more than one table and 4 chairs will incur charges.
Classroom space is free of charge and comes "as is" unless arrangements are made directly with Facilities Services.
Scheduling request for Wood Center may be made no more than one year in advance for any student club/organization. Departments may, upon approval, schedule more than a year in advance.
Wood Center Building & Scheduling Policy
Wood Center Space
Standard setup: meeting
Seating for 40
Space for catering/handouts in back.
Pricing based on affiliation.
Standard setup: empty
Theater style seating and multiple other options available. Most versatile space in building.
Pricing based on affiliation, labor required.
Standard setup: none, always requires setup to combine spaces.
Example: Chinese New Year, large banquets >300, dance, very large ceremony.
Pricing based on affiliation, labor required.
Booth spaces are available for local businesses Tuesday through Thursday during the academic year. Come in and promote your business!
Registered UAF student organizations are encouraged to have a booth space once a week for student club recruitment, event advertising, and fundraising. Booth spaces are available Tuesday through Thursday. See Wood Center Scheduling for details!
Departments are permitted to schedule a single booth space on weekdays free of charge. Requests for multiple booths may result in additional charges or setup charges.
- UAF contracts with Chartwell's to provide anyone visiting or living on campus a quality culinary experience. All catering can be ordered online and the link for ordering can be found on Dining Services website here.
- Other useful forms such as the Food and Beverage Application (required for events with food/drink not being purchased through Catering) as well as the Alcohol Beverage Application can be found here.
- Hours of operation, regular menu items, and the most up to date dining information can be found on the same site here.
If you are using Wood Center for your event, chances are that we will have tables, chairs, and the equipment that you need to facilitate your event.
If you need poster boards, or other equipment/things that Wood Center cannot provide you may need to reach out to Facilities Services and submit an Electronic Work Order Request Form or EWORF through their website. If you're filling out an EWORF be sure you've completed the Public Events Form as well since event-related EWORF's may not be approved unless the Public Events Form has been submitted.
Parking on campus can be difficult if you aren't familiar with the area but Parking Services Website gives you all the tools you need so you can find parking on campus AND avoid getting a ticket from parking where not permitted.
Resources specific to event parking can be found here. Including parking rates, how to obtain a permit, and links to campus maps so you can determine which lots are most convenient based on the location of your event or meeting.
Student clubs and organizations that have completed the registration process and have been approved can schedule rooms for club meetings (subject to reservation policies for specific facilities).
Clubs/Orgs Pre-recognition Period and Re-recognition:
Pre-recognition Period:
When a new group is forming they are permitted to schedule 2 meetings before the club
is fully formed. Request such meetings as Club Organizational Meetings and know that
those are the only meetings that are able to be schedule until fully recognized. Pre-existing
clubs, not currently recognized, may not schedule.
Re-recognition:
Clubs/Orgs must get re-recognized each fall semester. Therefore, annual reservations
for large one-time events will be accepted throughout the year for no more than 1
year in advance. Furthermore, any reservation made for the next fall or spring are
subject to cancellation and release of space if the club in question does not get
re-recognized by the re-recognition deadline.
For more information on public use of facilities of university facilities, please refer to the Board of Regents Policy on Public Use of Facilities.
For more information on UAF policy on campus access for non-commercial solicitation by private individuals or organizations.
The authorized use of university space by an organization does not imply endorsement by the university of the organization, or its views, goals or objectives. Rather, it reflects the university’s commitment to a campus environment supportive of free expression through reasoned discourse, or, in some cases, merely a rental of space at standard rates.