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Indoor Layouts
Our UC staff is dedicated to collaborating with you to determine the optimal event setup. We encourage you to reach out to an event coordinator to devise a tailored diagram that aligns with your vision.
Various event setups are available, including:
Indoor Capacities
The numbers below represent our capacities prior to event setup. Seating capacities may change depending on what is added to the space. Ex: staging, catering, check-in, or head tables. Click here for a PDF version of the UC Indoor Capacities.
Indoor Venue Photos
To view images of various areas at the UC, please click on the link: University Center Indoor Venue Photos.
Outdoor Layouts
Our outdoor layouts are comprised with your event vision in mind. Our team of event coordinators will work with you to provide a distinct diagram geared towards enhancing the success of your event. Please contact an event coordinator to customize your unique diagram for event spaces outdoors. All outdoor event requests will require an I-Engage Submission and an Event Safety Request Form via Environmental Health and Life Safety.
The UC can provide the following to enhance your event (fees associated):
- Tents (as available)
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Please see the UC Tent Guidelines prior to placing your tents:
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- Outdoor Stage
- AV Equipment: Amplified sound is monitored and restricted to reduce interference and/or disruption to classes and other academic activities. The use of any type of amplified sound system by student organizations, university departments, or other event/activity sponsors must be approved in advance through UC Scheduling.
- Our Event Coordinator will contact a third party partner to provide outdoor 6ft tables and outdoor chairs
Events are considered large-scale events if they meet or more of the following criteria:
- Estimated attendance of 250 to 499
- Crowd Manager training is required (1 per every 250 in attendance)
- Security is requested, required if alcohol is served
- Open to the public
- Live music with no seating
Amplified sound may only be used in these areas from 11:00a.m.-1:30p.m. and after 5:00p.m. Monday-Friday, and weekends on a case-by-case basis. Speakers and/or sound amplification devices must be more than 50 feet from, and directed away from, any classroom building, residence hall, library, or other locations in use.
- Garcia Plaza
- Lee Plaza
No Sound Allowed
- Breezeway/Spine in front of Center for Sciences, Mary and Jeff Bell Library, and Corpus Christi Hall
General outdoor sound regulations
- Amplified sound will not exceed 80 decibels within 50 feet of the speakers when sound is used outside. When inside an adjacent building, the sound level traveling inside the building should not exceed 70 decibels.
Outdoor Capacities
The numbers below represent our capacities prior to event setup. Seating capacities may change depending on what is added to the space. Ex: staging, catering, check-in, or head tables. Click the link to view capacities.
- Grills and other open flame cooking equipment may only be used outside and may NOT be set up under any overhang, in a tent, or on any balcony or rooftop.
- Grills and open flame cooking equipment must be set up on level ground at least 6 feet from walkways and 25 feet from buildings.
- Equipment must be set up so smoke from cooking does not enter any buildings.
- Charcoal must be completely extinguished and cold before disposal and must not be dumped onto the ground.
- For grills and a barbecue at least one 5-pound ABC fire extinguisher must be present. Never remove extinguishers from buildings.
- Portable propane and natural gas tanks must be properly secured to prevent them from tipping over and tanks may not be brought into university buildings.
If the event requires a hot works permit and/or a fire extinguisher. Departments are responsible for providing their own.
- Indoor cooking may only be done in kitchens and kitchenettes.
- Use of deep fryers and other cooking equipment that generates grease laden vapors is restricted to kitchens equipped with the appropriate ventilation hood & suppression systems.
- Warming equipment used to reheat or keep prepared foods warm may be used in areas other than kitchens, provided that:
- Warming equipment may not be placed in corridors, stairways or exit pathways.
- All equipment must be UL listed.
- Each vendor who will bring farm animals into the Corpus Christi city limits (on campus) for an event will need an Animal Permit Application.
- To obtain a permit, the vendor will complete the form and submit it Corpus Christi Animal Care Services along with payment.
- Animal Control will issue a receipt of payment.
- On the date of the event, an Animal Control Officer will arrive prior to the start of the event and will inspect and issue the permit. Then they leave. This process takes about 5-10 minutes.
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Separate permits will be required for each vendor.
- All electrical equipment must be UL listed and in good condition.
- Examine all electrical equipment and cords prior to use for loose connections, frayed wiring and for cut or damaged insulation.
- Immediately remove damaged equipment from service.
- Keep electrical equipment and power cords away from heat, water and oil
- UL listed miniature electric holiday lights and electric rope lights may be used. Light strings must not be run along floors where people may step on them or trip over them.
- Nothing may be attached to sprinkler pipes or other fire protection equipment.
- Only licensed electricians are allowed to make connections to electrical panels or wiring.
- SSC Facilities Services can assist with this and can be reached by calling 361-825-2324.
- Generators may be used outside of buildings but must be barricaded, fenced, or otherwise physically separated from the public and must be away from buildings and building air intakes. Gasoline storage must be in a safe outdoor area, away from the public.
- Power strips, extension cords and outlets must have sufficient capacity for the equipment being used. The wattage rating of the equipment must not exceed the rating of the cords and outlets. Contact SSC Facilities Services at 361-825-2324 for guidance to prevent overloading of outlets.
- Multi-outlet adapters and grounding adapters are NOT allowed.
- Utilize ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) connections when outdoors or in wet or damp areas.
- Safety Information
- Extension cords may only be used for temporary power supply.
- Cords must be in good condition with no loose connections, cut or damaged insulation, frayed wiring, missing prongs or damaged ends.
- Cords must not be connected together.
- Cords may NOT run through doorways, windows or walls.
- Cords should be kept out of areas where people will be walking or dancing and must be taped down or otherwise secured to prevent people from tripping on them. LINK:Safety | Environmental Health and Safety | Facility Administration | Finance and Administration | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Failure to abide by these guidelines may result in disciplinary measures and/or sanctions to the organizations including, but not limited to, cancellation of the event in progress, cancellation of other reservations, and / or loss of scheduling privileges.
Tables for information distribution, sales, and solicitation on campus are only allowed in and around the UC and Breezeway. All tabling activities must be scheduled through UC Scheduling, following the standard reservation process. See 21.99.09.c0.01 for more information.
Each reserved location will be provided with one (1) six-foot table and two chairs. Use of audio-visual equipment must be requested in advance and approved by the Events Coordinator as part of the reservation request.
Information and Sales Tables:
- Tabling activities are permitted only in and around the UC and Breezeway.
- Information tables:
- Reserved for university departments and recognized student organizations.
- Free of charge with specific reservation limits and cancellation policies.
- Sales and Solicitation Tables:
- The Student Fundraiser/Philanthropy Request w/ Food 24/25 form is the REQUIRED fundraise form for information tables and other fundraising events, done through I-Engage.
- Allowed for fundraising by student organizations and departments only.
- Must adhere to university procedures and regulations.
- Vendor sales at events must be pre-approved with associated charges.
- For more information on the university’s solicitation policy click here.
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Environmental, Health, and Safety for Outdoor and Special Events:
The Environmental, Health & Safety Department is committed to providing the campus community with services that promote asset protection, environmental stewardship, and a healthy and safe setting in which to conduct research, teaching and organizational activities.
Common Required EHS Forms:
- Complete the Event Safety Review Form for all outdoor events
- Animals on Campus Forms required for all animals outside of service animals on campus.