Campus Venues

Listed below are facilities where you can host your campus events. There are currently no masking requirements on campus. Check with the venue for any updates or the University Health Services’ COVID-19 information page. We recommend that you consult with Employer Relations staff on the timing and location of your event.

Important Guidelines

Berkeley Career Engagement assumes no responsibility for logistics and does not provide staffing for events;
You are responsible for promoting the event: submit event details via Handshake and review additional options for advertising;
Berkeley Career Engagement does not permit the serving of alcoholic beverages at any events on or off campus;
The US Department of Justice issued a publication titled Accessible Information Exchange: Meeting on a Level Playing Field, which focuses on planning and conducting events that are accessible to people with disabilities.

Information Sessions
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Managed by Berkeley Event Services.

Anna Head Alumnae Hall
Berkeley Career Engagement Blue & Gold Rooms
Clark Kerr Campus
Eshleman Hall (Bayview Room)
Martin Luther King Jr. Building
Pauley Ballroom

You can view these spaces, check availability, and submit an event request inquiry online.

Email eventservices@berkeley.edu or call 510-642-1141 if you have questions.

Other Campus Venues

Alumni House

Located next to Sproul Plaza, the MLK Jr. Student Union, and Zellerbach Hall on the south side of campus. Their event space can accommodate between 100-300 guests, and includes an outdoor patio.

To make a reservation, contact Alumni House Reservations at (510) 900-8228 or reservations@alumni.berkeley.edu.

Campus Map highlighting Alumni House

CITRIS and the Banatao Institute

They book rooms in Sutardja Dai Hall, which is located on the Northeast side of campus near many of the Engineering buildings.

To make a reservation, complete their online form. If you have questions, contact 510-664-4301 or rooms@citris-uc.org

Campus Map highlighting Sutardja Dai Hall

Faculty Club

Centrally located on campus in a quiet, wooded area close to everything. Their staff is very experienced in working with employers to host impressive events. Their event spaces can accommodate between 30-300 guests.

To make a reservation, contact a Coordinator at 510-540-5678 ext. 230, 224, or 232 or meetings@berkeleyfacultyclub.com

Campus Map highlighting Faculty Club

International House

Also known as "I-House" is Berkeley's gathering place for International students. Noted for its classic Spanish/Moorish style architecture, it is located at the top of campus near the Haas School of Business. Their event spaces can accommodate between 25-400 guests.

To make a reservation, submit a request to Hospitality Services Team.

Campus Map highlighting International House

Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation

A modern building located near the Engineering buildings on the Northwest side of campus. Their event spaces accommodate between 45-130 guests.

To review space availability and make a reservation, submit a rental request form. Email jacobsinstitute@berkeley.edu if you have questions.

Campus Map highlighting Jacobs Hall

Nearby Hotels

Bancroft Hotel

A historic national landmark located across the street from the south side of campus. The Great Hall event space can accommodate between 200-300 guests and boasts high ceilings, stained glass windows, and two fireplaces.
To make a reservation, call (510) 549-1000 or reservations@bancrofthotel.com

Map highlighting Bancroft Hotel

Graduate Berkeley

A boutique, landmark hotel and the home of Henry's bar and restaurant. Located 1 block south of the campus, their event spaces can accommodate 50-70 guests.

To make a reservation, email sales@graduateberkeley.com.

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The Hotel Shattuck Plaza

The original Berkeley hotel, a Mission style structure built over 100 years ago and recently renovated. Located in downtown Berkeley close to BART and 4 blocks west of campus, its event spaces can accommodate 60-300 guests.

To make a reservation, contact the Sales Office at 510-225-6060 or sales@hotelshattuckplaza.com

Map highlighting The Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

A new hotel located next to the UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) and just across the west side of campus. Complete this online form to get started or call 510-982-2100 for more information.

Map highlighting Residence Inn

Outdoor Spaces

There are limited outdoor areas where employers can table on campus. Before you decide on this option, we recommend that you consult with Employer Relations staff to determine if it fits with your recruiting strategy.

In general, only partners can table at the Haas School of Business or near the Engineering Buildings. Other available areas are managed by Berkeley Event Services. You can view these spaces and submit an event request inquiry online. Email eventservices@berkeley.edu or call 510-642-1141 if you have questions.

Coffee Chats
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To schedule a coffee chat, you'll need to contact a local café and make all necessary arrangements. Most of the time you cannot reserve space beforehand, but need to arrive early on the day of your coffee chat to scope out space.

Campus Cafes

Cafe Think - 510-664-5053
Cafe Zeb - 510-642-9093
Edmonds Cafe - 510-643-9932
Yali's Qualcomm Cafe - 510-843-2233
Yali's Stanley Hall Cafe - 510-843-2233

Local Cafes

Cafe Durant - 510-841-9905
Cafe Milano - 510-664-3100
Caffe Strada - 510-843-5282
Gold Bean Cafe - 510-529-4429

It is also possible to host your coffee chats at Berkeley Career Engagement. If interested, please call us at 510-642-0464 for more information.

Networking Events
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To schedule a networking event or dinner with your interns or interview candidates, refer to our suggestions below. You'll need to contact the restaurant and make all necessary arrangements.

Local Restaurants
- Comal - 510-926-6300
- Cornerstone - 510-214-8600
- Corso - 510-704-8004
- Eureka! - 510-809-8282
- Free House - 510-647-2300
- Gather - 510-809-0400
- Henry's - 510-809-4132
- Jupiter - 510-843-8277
- Raleigh's - 510-280-5319
- Revival - 510-549-9950
- Study Hall Rooftop Lounge - 510-982-0114

Campus Venues

Important Guidelines

Managed by Berkeley Event Services.

Other Campus Venues

Nearby Hotels

Outdoor Spaces