University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles

Event Types Welcomed

  • Adult Social Events
  • Corporate Social Events
  • Expo/Competitions
  • Family Reunions
  • Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
  • Wedding Ceremonies
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Youth Retreat/Camps

About

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 us 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 spaces 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!

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Meeting & Event Spaces

  • Max Capacity: 12000 guests
  • Largest Classroom Style: 400
  • Largest Theatre Style: 1800
Grand Horizon Room, Covel Commons
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.
  • 5925 Sq. Ft.
  • 400 Banquet Style
  • 300 Classroom Style
  • 600 Theatre Style
  • TBD Conference Style
  • TBD Hollow Square Space Style
  • Floorplan Layout
Grand Horizon Terrace, Covel Commons
A 3,700-square foot outdoor Terrace adjoining the Grand Horizon Room creates a stunning backdrop for any outdoor social event.
  • 3700 Sq. Ft.
  • 280 Banquet Style
  • 240 Classroom Style
  • 350 Theatre Style
  • TBD Conference Style
  • TBD Hollow Square Space Style
  • Floorplan Layout
Northridge Room, Covel Commons
Great meeting room in Covel Commons that can be divided into two rooms.
  • 920 Sq. Ft.
  • 64 Banquet Style
  • 42/18 Classroom Style
  • 80/35 Theatre Style
  • 30 Conference Style
  • 36 Hollow Square Space Style
West Coast Room, Covel Commons
Great meeting room in Covel Commons that can be divided into two rooms.
  • 874 Sq. Ft.
  • 64 Banquet Style
  • 48/24 Classroom Style
  • 80/35 Theatre Style
  • 30 Conference Style
  • 36 Hollow Square Space Style
South Bay Room, Covel Commons
Great meeting space conveniently located in Covel Commons.
  • 961 Sq. Ft.
  • 64 Banquet Style
  • 48 Classroom Style
  • 90 Theatre Style
  • 30 Conference Style
  • 36 Hollow Square Space Style
Study Lounge, Covel Commons
Large space in Covel Commons can accommodate a variety of seating arrangements and meeting types.
  • 2700 Sq. Ft.
  • 144 Banquet Style
  • 135 Classroom Style
  • 160 Theatre Style
  • 36 Conference Style
  • 42 Hollow Square Space Style
Northwest Campus Auditorium
This space features a professional-grade projection, lighting and sound booth, an 850-square foot stage, two dressing rooms, and a lobby area.
Plaza Room, De Neve Plaza
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.
  • 3700 Sq. Ft.
  • 220 Banquet Style
  • 180 Classroom Style
  • 325 Theatre Style
  • TBD Conference Style
  • 72 Hollow Square Space Style
  • Floorplan Layout
Lecture Auditorium, De Neve Plaza
De Neve Plaza’s Lecture Auditorium and computer lab make it an ideal choice for enriching training sessions and seminars.
Sycamore Room, De Neve Plaza
Adjacent to De Neve Plaza's auditorium and computer labs, these rooms are ideal for more intimate meetings and break-out sessions.
  • 510 Sq. Ft.
  • 24 Banquet Style
  • 27 Classroom Style
  • 50 Theatre Style
  • 20 Conference Style
  • 26 Hollow Square Space Style
Magnolia Room, De Neve Plaza
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
  • 20 Theatre Style
  • 12 Conference Style
  • 12 Hollow Square Space Style
Jacaranda Room, De Neve Plaza
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
  • 20 Theatre Style
  • 12 Conference Style
  • 12 Hollow Square Space Style
International Room, Tom Bradley International Hall (divisible into four rooms)
Ideal for banquets and medium sized events. Adjoining galleries are excellent for registration and refreshment breaks.
  • 2700 Sq. Ft.
  • 150 Banquet Style
  • 100 Classroom Style
  • 175 Theatre Style
  • TBD Conference Style
  • TBD Hollow Square Space Style
Palisades Room, Carnesale Commons
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.
  • 6700 Sq. Ft.
  • 440 Banquet Style
  • 400 Classroom Style
  • 700 Theatre Style
  • Floorplan Layout
Malibu Room, Carnesale Commons
At just over 700 square feet, Malibu is the smallest of three break-out rooms located conveniently one floor down from the Palisades Room.
  • 713 Sq. Ft.
  • 45 Banquet Style
  • 36 Classroom Style
  • 60 Theatre Style
Hermosa Room, Carnesale Commons
One of three break-out rooms designed to accomodate a variety of meetings in Carnesale Commons.
  • 1205 Sq. Ft.
  • 70 Banquet Style
  • 66 Classroom Style
  • 115 Theatre Style
  • Floorplan Layout
Venice Room, Carnesale Commons
The largest of three break-out rooms designed to accomodate a variety of meetings in Carnesale Commons.
  • 1211 Sq. Ft.
  • 70 Banquet Style
  • 65 Classroom Style
  • 115 Theatre Style

Food & Beverage Options

Covel Residential Restaurant
Pan-Mediterranean dining with wood-fired pizzas, pasta, grilled specialties, fresh soup and salad bar, and cappuccino machine.
  • Seating Capacity: 636
De Neve Residential Restaurant
International and all-American favorites including stir-fry, Mexican, burgers, pizza, pasta, and deli sandwich bar.
  • Seating Capacity: 822
Bruin Plate Residential Restaurant
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: 628
Feast at Rieber Residential Restaurant
FEAST at Rieber features pan-Asian menus that rotate between popular Asian cuisines.
  • Seating Capacity: 659
Bruin Cafe
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. 
Cafe 1919
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.
Rendezvous
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! 
The Study at Hedrick
 Features artisan bakery, coffee & tea bar, 24-hour study space, free Wi-Fi, charging stations, and more. 

Catering options

UCLA Catering - Complete Menu Collection
From elaborate served dinners to energizing refreshment breaks, UCLA Catering has a reputation for success that you’ll savor. Our professional team of sales managers, master chefs, banquet captains, and meeting room specialists work hand-in-hand to ensure a superb event experience for every guest.
Breakfast Menu
Continental breakfast, breakfast buffets, à la carte selections, and freshly-made baked goods
Lunch Menu
Gourmet sandwiches, entrèe salads, and à la carte selections
Lunch and Dinner Buffets
Soup, salad, and sandwich buffets; room temperature buffets; hot buffets; barbecue buffets and more!
Served Meals
All served meals include a choice of entrée, starter salad, one side, one vegetable, fresh La Brea Bakery® dinner rolls, a dessert selection, iced water, iced tea, Fair Trade Organic Coffee Bean® regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot water with assorted Tazo® tea bags, and attendants for two hours.
Receptions
Reception packages featuriing hors d'oeuvres exhibition stations, specialty cheese platters, and more!
Break Packages and Snacks
Afternoon break packages, sweet treats, savory snacks, and beverages.

Accommodations

  • Total Number of Overnight Guests: 5000
  • Number of Overnight Rooms: 3,700
Overnight Room Attributes
  • Air-conditioned rooms available
  • Linens Provided

 

UCLA Accommodations Information
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.
  • 4450 Rooms
  • 9200 Beds
Sunset Village/De Neve Plaza
Modern rooms featuring A/C, cable TV, and daily maid service.
  • 1254 Rooms
  • 2400 Beds
Plaza Rooms
New accommodations feature comfortable double- or single-occupancy rooms with shared bathrooms.
  • 1219 Rooms
  • 2359 Beds
Residential Suites
Apartment-style living, located in a cozy wooded setting, features 2Bdrm/Living Room.
  • 175 Rooms
  • 700 Beds
Residence Halls
Traditional high-rise buildings surrounded by beautifully landscaped areas overlooking the campus.
  • 1654 Rooms
  • 3691 Beds

Featured Amenities

  • Air Conditioning Air Conditioning
  • In-House Catering
  • Linens
  • Overnight Rooms
  • Theater Seating

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

 
UCLA Conference Services,
330 De Neve Dr, Suite L-16,
Los Angeles, California 90095-1492

Nearby Airport

  • Los Angeles International - 30 minutes

Nearby International Airport

  • Los Angeles International - 30 minutes

Nearby Cities

Los Angeles – 0
San Diego – 100
Santa Barbara – 100

Things to Know

Catering

  • Must Use In-house Catering: Yes

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.

Venue Policies

  • Alcohol Consumption: Yes

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!
National Science Foundation Summer Institute of Nano Mechanics and Materials/Northwestern University
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.
Los Angeles Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
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.
UCLA International Institute
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.
UCLA Financial Aid Office
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.
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
[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.
The Carter Center
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.
UCLA Office of Information Technology
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!
UCLA Special Events & Protocol

Services

Conference Coordination and Planning
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.
Audio/Visual and Technical Support
Fully staffed and stocked A/V department with built in equipment in larger venues.
Business and Technology Center
Conveniently located and can handle your business needs, including copying, faxing, modem access, computer rental (PC and Macintosh), and more!
Team Building
Recreational and team-building activities such as tennis matches, golf tournaments, and an on-site challenge course! 
Easy Access to Public Transportation
Airport transportation direct from LAX to Westwood via FlyAway® Bus Service and multiple taxi, rideshare and shuttle options.
24-hour Front Desk Service
Each front-desk offer a variety of services and information, including maps, message pick-up, and telephone directories.
Educational Programming
Programming such as English as a Second Language programs and specialized business and professional classes resulting in certificates for participants.
Free Internet Access
Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout campus.
Access to UCLA's Recreation Facilities
Recreational facilities feature outdoor swimming pools, tennis/racquetball courts, and workout facilities, all a short walk from the residential facilities. 
Discounts on Attractions, Dining, and Shopping
Enjoy discounts on some of Southern Californias favorite attractions like select amusement parks, popular restaurants, and Westwood Village shops.

Technology

Audio/Visual Capabilities
Fully staffed and stocked A/V department with built in equipment in larger venues.
Business Center
Our Business Center includes high-volume black & white and color printing/copying, faxing, and personal computer rental (PC and Mac).
High-Speed Internet Access
All accommodations have free access and all meeting rooms and common areas feature wireless access.
Security
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.