Events on Campus
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, campus partners, and community organizations interested in hosting events within our facilities.
Quick Links
- Staff, Faculty, and External Community Members: Inquire for an Event
- Students Only: BullsConnect
- Academic Calendar: View University Calendar
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
Built as part of the new campus construction in 2006, the Selby Auditorium plays a
core role in hosting events at the USF Sarasota Manatee campus.
Setup Types & Capacity
- Banquet: 100
- Classroom: 80
- Theater: 150
FCCI Main Rotunda
The FCCI Main Rotunda is the signature visual element and central social hub of the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.
Setup Types & Capacity
- Cocktail Hour: 100
- Theater: 75
Student Center Ballroom
The Student Center Ballroom is a premier event venue and community gathering space at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.
Setup Types & Capacity
- Banquet: 200
- Theater: 300
- Section A: 80
- Section B: 150
- Section C: 70
Note: Class schedules and summer programming may impact availability during the academic year.
The Courtyard
The Courtyard offers a flexible outdoor venue for events, celebrations, and community functions at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.
Setup Types & Capacity
- Banquet
- Theater
Conference Spaces & Classrooms
The Conference Spaces and Classrooms offer flexible, technology-equipped rooms ideal for meetings, workshops, and presentations at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.
Setup Types & Capacity
- Boardroom
- Classroom
Note: Room size and availability may determine final setup and capacity.
2nd Floor Terrace
The Second-Floor Terrace offers a scenic open-air setting, providing a unique overlook for events at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.
Setup Types & Capacity
- Cocktail Hour: 80
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 Schedule (Student Center Venues)
- Summer Semester: March 1
- Fall Semester: May 1
- Spring Semester: November 1
Reservation Timeline (Additional Campus Spaces)
- Main Building & Campus 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.
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