University of California, Los Angeles

Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Event | Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Family Reunion | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat | Wedding Ceremony/Reception | Youth Retreat/CampMaximum
Meeting:12000
Meeting:12000
Meeting
Rooms:150
Rooms:150
Maximum
Overnight:5000
Overnight:5000
About
About University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA, located in Los Angeles, CA, offers value-priced package plans and generous amenities for your next event. UCLA’s beautiful, prestigious campus setting and a popular Southern California location separate UCLA from other venues in the area. These are the building blocks of a gathering guests will be raving about for years to come.
UCLA Conferences & Catering offers full-service event planning and management to a wide range of clients. UCLA welcomes corporate, educational, sports, and tour groups during the summer months. Enjoy lodging and meal plans that thoughtfully take your group’s needs and budget into consideration.
UCLA's event venues are modern, spacious, and equipped to handle today’s latest technological requirements. Carnesale Commons features UCLA Conferences & Catering’s largest event space, the Palace Room, that contains 6,7000 square feet for larger scale events. Carnesale Commons also has additional, Malibu, Venice and Hermosa that range from 700 to 1,200 square feet and are best suited for smaller meetings and social events. Covel Commons contains the venue’s Grand Horizon Room, with 6,000 square feet of event space perfect for large meetings and banquets. We also have unique outdoor spaces, such as a terrace, that are wonderful for outdoor receptions and banquets.
Our staff is expertly trained to ensure that every logistical and technical aspect of your unique event runs smoothly – from the setup of your meeting room to the proper functioning of your audio-visual equipment. Let us show you why UCLA is the premier spot for your next social event!
UCLA Conferences & Catering offers full-service event planning and management to a wide range of clients. UCLA welcomes corporate, educational, sports, and tour groups during the summer months. Enjoy lodging and meal plans that thoughtfully take your group’s needs and budget into consideration.
UCLA's event venues are modern, spacious, and equipped to handle today’s latest technological requirements. Carnesale Commons features UCLA Conferences & Catering’s largest event space, the Palace Room, that contains 6,7000 square feet for larger scale events. Carnesale Commons also has additional, Malibu, Venice and Hermosa that range from 700 to 1,200 square feet and are best suited for smaller meetings and social events. Covel Commons contains the venue’s Grand Horizon Room, with 6,000 square feet of event space perfect for large meetings and banquets. We also have unique outdoor spaces, such as a terrace, that are wonderful for outdoor receptions and banquets.
Our staff is expertly trained to ensure that every logistical and technical aspect of your unique event runs smoothly – from the setup of your meeting room to the proper functioning of your audio-visual equipment. Let us show you why UCLA is the premier spot for your next social event!
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Los Angeles - 0 / San Diego - 100 / Santa Barbara - 100
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Los Angeles International - 30 minutes
CATERING
UCLA offers a Los Angeles area nationally acclaimed dining program, serving all-you-care-to-eat buffet-style meals in beautiful dining rooms. On-site full-service catering is also available.Must Use In-House Catering

Venue Hosted Alcohol Permitted

AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
12000 Attendees
150 Spaces
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Theatre Style 1800 | Classroom Style 400
TECHNOLOGY
UCLA meeting rooms and guest rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet connections. Teleconferencing, videoconferencing, Business Center, and computer labs are available with professional technical support.RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol Consumption
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
5000 Overnight Guests
Residence Halls & Suites / Nearby Hotels
Private / Communal / Semi-Private
Accommodations
Accommodations
5000
Total Number of
Overnight Guests
Overnight Guests
Accommodation Types
| Residence Halls | Hotel-Like | Suite/Apartment Style | Nearby Hotels | 4450 rooms | 9200 beds | image
These comfortable, modern places to stay are located throughout UCLA’s on-campus residential community, commonly referred to as The Hill. All rooms have WiFi and an in-room telephone. Plaza Rooms feature air conditioning.
This accommodation has A/C
These comfortable, modern places to stay are located throughout UCLA’s on-campus residential community, commonly referred to as The Hill. All rooms have WiFi and an in-room telephone. Plaza Rooms feature air conditioning.

| Residence Halls | 1254 rooms | 2400 beds | floorplan | image
Modern rooms featuring A/C, cable TV, and daily maid service.
This accommodation has A/C
Modern rooms featuring A/C, cable TV, and daily maid service.

| Residence Halls | Hotel-Like | 1219 rooms | 2359 beds | floorplan | image
New accommodations feature comfortable double- or single-occupancy rooms with shared bathrooms.
This accommodation has A/C
New accommodations feature comfortable double- or single-occupancy rooms with shared bathrooms.

Amenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
Overnight Accommodations
Team Building
Event Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
12000
Overall
400
Classroom
Style
Style
Meeting + Event Spaces
| 6700 SQ FT | 440 Banquet Style | 400 Classroom Style | image | image
Our largest meeting space at 6,700-square feet — with a versatile, open-plan pre-function area — the Palisades Room can be used as a grand ballroom or divided into as many as five separate salons by sliding partitions.
Our largest meeting space at 6,700-square feet — with a versatile, open-plan pre-function area — the Palisades Room can be used as a grand ballroom or divided into as many as five separate salons by sliding partitions.
| 713 SQ FT | 45 Banquet Style | 36 Classroom Style | image
At just over 700 square feet, Malibu is the smallest of three break-out rooms located conveniently one floor down from the Palisades Room.
At just over 700 square feet, Malibu is the smallest of three break-out rooms located conveniently one floor down from the Palisades Room.
| 1205 SQ FT | 70 Banquet Style | 66 Classroom Style | image | image
One of three break-out rooms designed to accomodate a variety of meetings in Carnesale Commons.
One of three break-out rooms designed to accomodate a variety of meetings in Carnesale Commons.
| 1211 SQ FT | 70 Banquet Style | 65 Classroom Style | image
The largest of three break-out rooms designed to accomodate a variety of meetings in Carnesale Commons.
The largest of three break-out rooms designed to accomodate a variety of meetings in Carnesale Commons.
| 5925 SQ FT | 400 Banquet Style | 300 Classroom Style | TBD Conference Style | TBD Hollow Square Space Style | TBD Open-U Style | image | image
Features high vaulted ceilings, 40-foot projection screen, and wall of windows framing a panoramic view of the campus from adjoining terrace. This space was designed for large theater-style presentations, banquets, and receptions. Floor-to-ceiling sliding partitions allow this space to be divided into seven smaller salons.
Features high vaulted ceilings, 40-foot projection screen, and wall of windows framing a panoramic view of the campus from adjoining terrace. This space was designed for large theater-style presentations, banquets, and receptions. Floor-to-ceiling sliding partitions allow this space to be divided into seven smaller salons.
| 3700 SQ FT | 280 Banquet Style | 240 Classroom Style | TBD Conference Style | TBD Hollow Square Space Style | TBD Open-U Style | image | image
A 3,700-square foot outdoor Terrace adjoining the Grand Horizon Room creates a stunning backdrop for any outdoor social event.
A 3,700-square foot outdoor Terrace adjoining the Grand Horizon Room creates a stunning backdrop for any outdoor social event.
| 920 SQ FT | 64 Banquet Style | 42/18 Classroom Style | 30 Conference Style | 36 Hollow Square Space Style | 30 Open-U Style | image
Great meeting room in Covel Commons that can be divided into two rooms.
Great meeting room in Covel Commons that can be divided into two rooms.
| 874 SQ FT | 64 Banquet Style | 48/24 Classroom Style | 30 Conference Style | 36 Hollow Square Space Style | 30 Open-U Style | image
Great meeting room in Covel Commons that can be divided into two rooms.
Great meeting room in Covel Commons that can be divided into two rooms.
| 961 SQ FT | 64 Banquet Style | 48 Classroom Style | 30 Conference Style | 36 Hollow Square Space Style | 30 Open-U Style | image
Great meeting space conveniently located in Covel Commons.
Great meeting space conveniently located in Covel Commons.
| 2700 SQ FT | 144 Banquet Style | 135 Classroom Style | 36 Conference Style | 42 Hollow Square Space Style | 36 Open-U Style | image
Large space in Covel Commons can accommodate a variety of seating arrangements and meeting types.
Large space in Covel Commons can accommodate a variety of seating arrangements and meeting types.
| N/A SQ FT | N/A Banquet Style | N/A Classroom Style | N/A Conference Style | N/A Hollow Square Space Style | N/A Open-U Style | image | image
This space features a professional-grade projection, lighting and sound booth, an 850-square foot stage, two dressing rooms, and a lobby area.
This space features a professional-grade projection, lighting and sound booth, an 850-square foot stage, two dressing rooms, and a lobby area.
| 3700 SQ FT | 220 Banquet Style | 180 Classroom Style | TBD Conference Style | 72 Hollow Square Space Style | 60 Open-U Style | image | image
The multi-functional Plaza Room offers versatility in its unique design. The space can be used as one large venue, or divided into two separate and spacious salons.
The multi-functional Plaza Room offers versatility in its unique design. The space can be used as one large venue, or divided into two separate and spacious salons.
| N/A SQ FT | N/A Banquet Style | N/A Classroom Style | N/A Conference Style | N/A Hollow Square Space Style | N/A Open-U Style | image | image
De Neve Plaza’s Lecture Auditorium and computer lab make it an ideal choice for enriching training sessions and seminars.
De Neve Plaza’s Lecture Auditorium and computer lab make it an ideal choice for enriching training sessions and seminars.
| 510 SQ FT | 24 Banquet Style | 27 Classroom Style | 20 Conference Style | 26 Hollow Square Space Style | 20 Open-U Style | image
Adjacent to De Neve Plaza's auditorium and computer labs, these rooms are ideal for more intimate meetings and break-out sessions.
Adjacent to De Neve Plaza's auditorium and computer labs, these rooms are ideal for more intimate meetings and break-out sessions.
| 200 SQ FT | 10 Banquet Style | 12 Classroom Style | 12 Conference Style | 12 Hollow Square Space Style | 9 Open-U Style | image
Adjacent to De Neve Plaza's auditorium and computer labs, these rooms are ideal for more intimate meetings and break-out sessions.
Adjacent to De Neve Plaza's auditorium and computer labs, these rooms are ideal for more intimate meetings and break-out sessions.
| 200 SQ FT | 10 Banquet Style | 12 Classroom Style | 12 Conference Style | 12 Hollow Square Space Style | 9 Open-U Style | image
Adjacent to De Neve Plaza's auditorium and computer labs, these rooms are ideal for more intimate meetings and break-out sessions.
Adjacent to De Neve Plaza's auditorium and computer labs, these rooms are ideal for more intimate meetings and break-out sessions.
| 2700 SQ FT | 150 Banquet Style | 100 Classroom Style | TBD Conference Style | TBD Hollow Square Space Style | TBD Open-U Style | image
Ideal for banquets and medium sized events. Adjoining galleries are excellent for registration and refreshment breaks.
Ideal for banquets and medium sized events. Adjoining galleries are excellent for registration and refreshment breaks.
Food + Beverage
Food + Beverage
Availability


Catering
UCLA offers a Los Angeles area nationally acclaimed dining program, serving all-you-care-to-eat buffet-style meals in beautiful dining rooms. On-site full-service catering is also available.Dining Options
| Seating Capacity: 628 | image
Award-winning restaurant featuring locally-sourced produce and meats from nearby farms, sustainable seafood, unprocessed and preservative-free items, organic foods, cage-free eggs, nutrient-packed ingredients, and expanded vegetarian and vegan options.
Award-winning restaurant featuring locally-sourced produce and meats from nearby farms, sustainable seafood, unprocessed and preservative-free items, organic foods, cage-free eggs, nutrient-packed ingredients, and expanded vegetarian and vegan options.
| Seating Capacity: 636 | image
Pan-Mediterranean dining with wood-fired pizzas, pasta, grilled specialties, fresh soup and salad bar, and cappuccino machine.
Pan-Mediterranean dining with wood-fired pizzas, pasta, grilled specialties, fresh soup and salad bar, and cappuccino machine.
| Seating Capacity: 822 | image
International and all-American favorites including stir-fry, Mexican, burgers, pizza, pasta, and deli sandwich bar.
International and all-American favorites including stir-fry, Mexican, burgers, pizza, pasta, and deli sandwich bar.
| Seating Capacity: 659 | image
FEAST at Rieber features pan-Asian menus that rotate between popular Asian cuisines.
FEAST at Rieber features pan-Asian menus that rotate between popular Asian cuisines.
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Bruin Café features specialty coffee and ice-blended drinks from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®, as well as smoothies, pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
Bruin Café features specialty coffee and ice-blended drinks from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®, as well as smoothies, pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
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Café 1919 features authentic Italian cuisine, including hot panini sandwiches, individual gourmet pizzas, salads, and gelato. The café also offers specialty coffee drinks and teas, and an assortment of fresh pastries.
Café 1919 features authentic Italian cuisine, including hot panini sandwiches, individual gourmet pizzas, salads, and gelato. The café also offers specialty coffee drinks and teas, and an assortment of fresh pastries.
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Rendezvous features sizzling Latin specialties and savory Asian dishes. Enjoy tortas, fish tacos, homestyle salsas, orange chicken, spicy tofu eggplant stir fry, specialty salads, and much more!
Rendezvous features sizzling Latin specialties and savory Asian dishes. Enjoy tortas, fish tacos, homestyle salsas, orange chicken, spicy tofu eggplant stir fry, specialty salads, and much more!
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Features artisan bakery, coffee & tea bar, 24-hour study space, free Wi-Fi, charging stations, and more.
Features artisan bakery, coffee & tea bar, 24-hour study space, free Wi-Fi, charging stations, and more.
Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
Los Angeles International - 30 minutesNearby Cities
Los Angeles - 0 / San Diego - 100 / Santa Barbara - 100Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
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Offering postcard-perfect photo opps, the colorful Santa Monica Pier anchors a blocks of retail stores, entertainment and dining, a beautiful beach, and Palisades Park. Just look for the Ferris wheel!
Offering postcard-perfect photo opps, the colorful Santa Monica Pier anchors a blocks of retail stores, entertainment and dining, a beautiful beach, and Palisades Park. Just look for the Ferris wheel!
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World-famous museum houses European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, European and American photographs.
World-famous museum houses European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, European and American photographs.
Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knotts Berry Farm, Raging Waters, and Legoland are all within easy driving distance.
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Hollywood, Entertainment Capital of the World, is home to famous nightclubs, hotels, attractions, and shopping.
Hollywood, Entertainment Capital of the World, is home to famous nightclubs, hotels, attractions, and shopping.
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Beverly Hills and Bel Air attract shoppers from all over the globe, boasting many upscale fashion houses and restaurants along famous streets like Rodeo Drive.
Beverly Hills and Bel Air attract shoppers from all over the globe, boasting many upscale fashion houses and restaurants along famous streets like Rodeo Drive.
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Discover street entertainment and unique shopping around every corner as you explore Ocean Front Walk, or simply bask in the sun along this 3-mile beach.
Discover street entertainment and unique shopping around every corner as you explore Ocean Front Walk, or simply bask in the sun along this 3-mile beach.
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More than a mall, the nearby Grove is a lifestyle destination, often featuring live entertainment and family-friendly attractions in addition to shopping. Also located here: the landmark Original Farmers Market, open since 1934, boasting rows of local food purveyors.
More than a mall, the nearby Grove is a lifestyle destination, often featuring live entertainment and family-friendly attractions in addition to shopping. Also located here: the landmark Original Farmers Market, open since 1934, boasting rows of local food purveyors.
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Downtown Los Angeles is home to a rich history, displayed in magnificent buildings like Union Station, as well as stunning contemporary attractions, like the Walt Disney Concert Hall designed by architect Frank Gehry.
Downtown Los Angeles is home to a rich history, displayed in magnificent buildings like Union Station, as well as stunning contemporary attractions, like the Walt Disney Concert Hall designed by architect Frank Gehry.
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Catch a game while you're in town. The Lakers, Dodgers, Galaxy, Kings, Rams, and Chargers all call Los Angeles home!
Catch a game while you're in town. The Lakers, Dodgers, Galaxy, Kings, Rams, and Chargers all call Los Angeles home!
Services
Services
Services
UCLA’s experienced staff of Conference and Sales Managers works with a variety of vendors and support resources to make sure every aspect of your event is a success.
Fully staffed and stocked A/V department with built in equipment in larger venues.
Conveniently located and can handle your business needs, including copying, faxing, modem access, computer rental (PC and Macintosh), and more!
Recreational and team-building activities such as tennis matches, golf tournaments, and an on-site challenge course!
Airport transportation direct from LAX to Westwood via FlyAway® Bus Service and multiple taxi, rideshare and shuttle options.
Each front-desk offer a variety of services and information, including maps, message pick-up, and telephone directories.
Programming such as English as a Second Language programs and specialized business and professional classes resulting in certificates for participants.
Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout campus.
Recreational facilities feature outdoor swimming pools, tennis/racquetball courts, and workout facilities, all a short walk from the residential facilities.
Enjoy discounts on some of Southern Californias favorite attractions like select amusement parks, popular restaurants, and Westwood Village shops.
Technology
Technology
Description
UCLA meeting rooms and guest rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet connections. Teleconferencing, videoconferencing, Business Center, and computer labs are available with professional technical support.Technology
Fully staffed and stocked A/V department with built in equipment in larger venues.
Our Business Center includes high-volume black & white and color printing/copying, faxing, and personal computer rental (PC and Mac).
All accommodations have free access and all meeting rooms and common areas feature wireless access.
Secure entrance to all residential facilities and security escort service is available for conference guests. 24-hour front desk services for check-in, messages, and information.
Testimonials
Testimonials
I wanted to thank you again for providing such a wonderful experience Please pass our thanks to your staff for a job very well done, and we look forward to working with you again in the future!
All of us involved with the event agree that the day was quite a success, in large part due to the fantastic support and involvement from the campus. The Conferences and Catering team and all of the supportive functions including parking, audio-visual and security, were extremely helpful.
I want to say thank you for taking such good care of us for the Freeman Lunch It was a pleasure working with you. The room looked beautiful, the food was delicious, and the service was impeccable. Thank you for your professionalism and your good nature. I look forward to next time.
Thank you for all your hard work to make our event most successful everWe have received nothing but praises on how wonderful the UCLA resident hall facilities were Everything from resident hall check-in to the award banquet dinner had gone very smoothly.
Everyone was very pleased with [the] event and the feedback from attendeeswas extremely positive We would like to highlight the professionalism of the wait staff.As always, the food was excellent. The displays were appealing and the variety was excellent. Thank you for your oversight and your attention to our gathering.
[We were] very impressed by the set up and efficiency with which all the logistics were handled. Guests complimented the food at lunch and how lovely the space looked and the reception fare was perfect tooEveryone associated with the event was ever-present and totally responsive to our every need.
I was so impressed with the professionalism and ability of the UCLA Catering staff who worked on our event. The food was great, and several staff commented on the perfect menuThank you personally for your help placing our order and making sure that all the pre-arrangements were successfully scheduled.
I want to send you a huge THANK YOU!! The food was excellent, the buffet presentation was sleek and modern, and the service was perfect. I truly appreciate your entire staffs hard work and dedication. I look forward to collaborating with you on future events. Thank you again!
