Events

Host an Event

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The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee teach-out site offers a variety of venues for USF seminars, classes, and teach-out related events. We welcome inquiries from USF students, faculty, and staff interested in hosting events within our facilities. 

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VENUES

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee teach-out site offers spaces and amenities designed to accommodate a wide range of events related to the teach-out. Explore the venues below to learn more about each space. 

Most 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

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.

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 related to the teach-out. The department is responsible for planning, executing, and funding the event.

USF Sarasota-Manatee Vehicle(s)

If you are seeking to host an off-campus event and would like to request for a USF Sarasota-Manatee state vehicle to use, please use this form.

Food Release Forms

As a reminder, if you are hosting an event where non-prepackaged foods are being served, you must complete a Food Release Form.

Contact us 

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

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