Host Your Event at Stanislaus State!

Stan State's Faculty Development Center Event Venue

Thank you for considering Stanislaus State as the location for your upcoming event. 

Our beautiful campus offers a variety of venues to suit gatherings of all sizes, and our team is here to ensure your event runs smoothly from start to finish. If you’re an external organization interested in hosting an event at Stan State, we’re here to help you find the ideal space and support you through the planning process. 

To get started, please complete the Event Request Form. Once submitted, a member of the University Events team will be in touch to learn more about your needs and discuss the next steps.

To ensure a smooth planning experience and compliance with university guidelines, we ask that all external organizations familiarize themselves with Stanislaus State’s campus policies prior to hosting an event.

Event Request Form

Facility Use Fees

California State University, Stanislaus

Stanislaus State facilities and outdoor spaces are available to community groups and organizations for purposes that promote the mission of the university and its activities, when not needed for university programs. Facilities rental fees for use of university facilities by external customers are listed below. Required deposits vary per event.

Stanislaus State is not permitted by law (California Constitution, Article 16, Section 6 Public Finance) to gift facility use. Per California State University policies, any related costs incurred by the university are to be recovered. Charges in addition to rental fees may be assessed to cover university services, equipment use, events managers, other staff costs, or damages incurred that are unique to each customer event.

Facilities meet the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and related federal and state laws. Customers are responsible for additional accommodation.

Contact University Events Office at (209) 667-3131 or events@csustan.edu for further information and to reserve a facility or space.

FacilityCapacityTermRate
MSR Conference Room 1301448 hour maximum$600
MSR Conference Room 130 1444 hour minimum$350
MSR Conference Room 130B88 hour maximum$100
MSR Conference Room 130B84 hour minimum$55
MSR Conference Room 130C208 hour maximum$150
MSR Conference Room 130C204 hour minimum$85

Other conference room? Let us know and let's talk!

FacilityCapacityTermRate
Large (e.g., C102, P166, P167)>1008 hour maximum$400
Large (e.g., C102, P166, P167)>100per hour (4 hour minimum)$50
Medium or Small<1008 hour maximum$120
Medium or Small<1004 hour minimum$85

Other classroom setting? Let us know and let's talk!

FacilityCapacityTermRate
Main Dining Room38024 hours, outside academic calendar$2,400
South Dining Room per hour (3 hour minimum)$150

Other dining setting? Let us know and let's talk!

FacilityCapacityTermRate
Amphitheater10,00024 hours$3,000
Demergasso-Bava Hall Courtyard3508 hours$750
Main Quad2,5008 hours$800
Teague Park2504 hours$400
Gazebo-Sequoia Lake3008 hours$1,300
Gazebo-Sequoia Lake3003 hours$800
Village Lake/Pergola958 hours$1,500
Village Lake/Pergola95per hour (3 hour minimum)$200
Snider Fountain Courtyard1008 hours$750
Snider Founder Courtyard100per hour (3 hour minimum)$125

Other outdoor setting? Let us know and let's talk!

FacilityCapacityTermRate
Patio 8 hours, weekends only$1,300
Patio 3 hours, weekends only$800
Dining Room 8 hours, weekends only$1,800
Dining Room per hour (4 hour minimum), weekends only$250

Other arrangements? Let us know and let's talk!

FacilityCapacityTermRate
5k Run Campus Route 4 hours$500
10k Run Campus Route 6 hours$750
Lobby-Fitzpatrick Arena per hour (3 hour minimum)$150
Fitzpatrick Arena-3 courts/full gym1,6088 hours$1,575
Fitzpatrick Arena-3 courts/full gym1,6084 hours$800
Fitzpatrick Arena-1 court5368 hours$525
Fitzpatrick Arena-1 court5364 hours$280
Locker Rooms/Showers 8 hours$300
Locker Rooms/Showers 4 hours$200

Other athletic settings or configurations? Let us know and let's talk!

FacilityCapacityTermRate
Drama Lobby per hour (3 hour minimum)$150
Main Stage Theater30024 hours$2,300
Main State Theater3004 hour minimum$1,500
Snider Music Recital Hall31224 hours$1,500
Snider Music Recital Hall3123 hour minimum$500

Other classroom setting? Let us know and let's talk!

Additional Facilities

Contact the Student Center if interested in these facilities…

  • Student Center
  • Event Center
  • Main Quad
  • Booth Rentals

Contact Campus Recreation if interested in these facilities…

  • Student Fitness Center Multi-Sport Court
  • Stadium Track Practice
  • Rec/Intramural Fields
  • Stadium Event
  • Stadium Restrooms
  • Aquatics Facility

Updated: October 22, 2026