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University Event Planning Office

The University Event Planning Office (EPO) is designated and recognized as the liaison between university departments producing events and the organizations necessary to support them. We publish and promote definitive standards to ensure that all events hosted by campus departments reflect the high quality and excellence of Santa Clara University.

Navigate here to Plan Your Event

Plan Your Event

Our guide provides a useful framework to assist you in navigating the event planning process on campus.


Navigate here to Request Event Space

Request Event Space

Whether scheduling academic classrooms or requesting space for events, faculty and staff can use 25Live for all their event needs in early 2026! 

Until then, please continue to submit requests for event space through Ad Astra.

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Event Policies and Protocols

Whether you're organizing your first event or exploring fresh approaches for recurring programs, these resources are designed to support and guide your planning process. Understanding the University's event policies and protocols is an important step towards a successful event.


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Event Stakeholders

Campus stakeholders are integral to planning a successful event. Engage them early and often in the planning of your event.


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Contact Us

The University Event Planning Office works collaboratively to design, plan and support high impact events at Santa Clara.


SCU Annual High Impact Events Calendar

To minimize the impact on the university, care should be taken to avoid scheduling events during these high-impact dates.

In general, events should not be scheduled on these listed dates if they are unrelated to the high-impact event.

SCU Annual High Impact Events Calendar

Welcome Weekend

Welcome Weekend

September 19-21, 2025

September 18–20, 2026

September 17–19, 2027

Grand Reunion

Grand Reunion

October 9–12, 2025

October 8–11, 2026

October 7–10, 2027

Open  House

Open House

October 18, 2025

October 17, 2026

October 16, 2027

Family Weekend

Family Weekend

February 20–21, 2026

February 19–20, 2027

February 18–19, 2028 

February 16–17, 2029 

Preview Day

Preview Day

April 12–13, 2025

April 11–12, 2026

April 10–11, 2027

Law School Commencement

Law School Commencement

May 24, 2025

May 23, 2026

Ugrad and Grad  Commencement Weekend

Ugrad and Grad Commencement Weekend

June 12–13, 2026 

June 11–12, 2027

June 9–10, 2028