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• What kind of event are you interested in planning? (Ex. lecture, performance, reception, etc.)
• Does this event qualify as an internal event or an external event? (Review Facilities and Grounds Use for Events and Activities.)
• Identify the goals of your event
• Identify your target audience 
• Review your budget
• What kind of space are you looking to reserve? (Ex. classroom, meeting room, ballroom, etc.)
• What do you want your event to look and feel like? (Ex. for our performance we need a space with room for a stage and AV to play music)
• When are you hoping to host your event?
  Tip: Check the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ campus calendar and to avoid conflicts 
• Does your event comply with ¶¶Òõ̽̽ policies? (Review this list of policies frequently referred to for events) 

Check: Do you have a clear event vision? Do you have an event budget?

• Check our guide for scheduling space on campus (PDF) to determine if you can submit a space reservation
• Submit a space reservation request through , our virtual event registration system
  Tip: Submit your reservation as early as possible! If your event is complex or requires labor for a set up, requests must be submitted at least one month out. If your event has catering, requests should be submitted at least 14 days prior. For all other events, requests much be submitted at least 10 business days prior to event date. If you need to schedule space within 10 business days, call our team for assistance. For events at the Davis Center, call 656-1204. For events elsewhere on campus, call 656-5667.
• What kind of AV services do you need for your event? (Ex. projector, sound, special lighting, etc.)

Check: Is your event request submitted in EMS? (Note that this does not guarantee you space!)

• Will you have food or drink at your event? (We need to know!)
• Is your event hosted in a location that is exclusively serviced by ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Dining?
• Have you reviewed our current preferred caterers?
• Do you need to complete a catering waiver?
  TIP: If you are more than 2 weeks out from your event date, submit your catering waiver through EMS. If you are less than 2 weeks from your event date, you must call our team. 

View our catering guidelines

Check: Is your food and drink (aka catering) set up?

• How do you want to promote your event?
• Check out the Davis Center's marketing opportunities.
• Utilize your social media accounts to get the word out.
• Post your event to the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ campus calendar and .  

Check: Do you have an advertising plan? 

• Complete a walkthrough of the space (if applicable).
• Get a final head count.
• Meet with your event team to ensure everyone has their assignments for event day.

Check: Are you ready to go? 

• Arrive early.
• Have fun! 
• Designate someone as your day-of contact for last minute changes or requests should they come up.

• Complete all final billing for the event.
• Take time as an event planning team to reflect on the event - what went well? What would you like to do differently next time?
• If this is an annual event, start planning your next event!