Events

Host an Event

rotunda

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee offers a variety of exceptional venues ideal for conferences, seminars, classes, specialty events, and community gatherings. We welcome inquiries from students, partners and community organizations interested in hosting events within our facilities. 

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VENUES

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee offers versatile facilities and amenities designed to accommodate a wide range of events, including banquets, conferences, seminars and more. Explore the venues below to learn more about each space. 

All venues include flexible layout options, multimedia support, catering capabilities and hybrid meeting technology.

Venue Options

Selby Auditorium 

Selby Auditorium at USF Sarasota-Manatee

The Selby Auditorium plays a core role in hosting events at USF Sarasota Manatee. 

Setup Types & Capacity 

  • Banquet: 100
  • Classroom: 80
  • Theater: 150

FCCI Main Rotunda 

fcci main rotunda at USF Sarasota-Manatee

The FCCI Main Rotunda is the signature visual element and central social hub of USF Sarasota-Manatee. 

Setup Types & Capacity 

  • Cocktail Hour: 100
  • Theater: 75

 The Courtyard

courtyard at usf-sarasota-manatee

The Courtyard offers a flexible outdoor venue for events, celebrations and community functions at USF Sarasota-Manatee.

Setup Types & Capacity 

  • Banquet
  • Theater

Conference Spaces & Classrooms

meeting spaces at USF Sarasota-Manatee

The Conference Spaces and Classrooms offer flexible, technology-equipped rooms ideal for meetings, workshops and presentations at USF Sarasota-Manatee.

Setup Types & Capacity

  • Boardroom
  • Classroom

Note: Room size and availability may determine final setup and capacity.

 

Planning your event

Student Organizations

Student organization events are defined as events planned by a recognized student organization for their members or the USF community. The organization is responsible for planning, executing, and funding the event.

Reservation Schedule (Student Organizations – Student Center Venues)

  • Summer Semester: February 15 at 10:00 AM
  • Fall Semester: April 15 at 10:00 AM
  • Spring Semester: October 15 at 10:00 AM

If a date falls on a university closure day, reservations will open the following business day at 10:00 AM. Requests submitted before the opening date will be declined.

For support, please contact the Office of Student Engagement.

University Departments

University department events are defined as events planned by a department for internal or USF community use. The department is responsible for planning, executing, and funding the event.

Reservation Timeline (Additional Campus Spaces)

  • Main Building &  Courtyard: Up to 1 year in advance
  • Selby Auditorium: Up to 1 year in advance
  • Classrooms: Reservable after add/drop period
  • Main Rotunda: Up to 1 year in advance

Non-University Clients

External organizations interested in hosting events that align with the university’s mission are encouraged to explore venue options above and submit an inquiry form.

Submit an Event Inquiry 

Interested in Hosting an Event?

To begin planning your event, please complete our inquiry form or contact the Events Management Team.

Contact us 

For questions or assistance regarding event planning or venue reservations, please contact:

Events Management Team
Email: sar-events@usf.edu