who we are
about us
contact us
Located at the center of UCLA Campus, James West Alumni Center opens 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
General: alumni@alumni.ucla.edu
Update Your Info: alumni@alumni.ucla.edu
Alumni Travel: travel@alumni.ucla.edu
Alumni Scholarships: AlumniScholarships@support.ucla.edu
Facility Reservation: reservation@alumni.ucla.edu
phone and fax
Phone: 310-825-2586
Toll free: 800-825-2586
Fax: 310-825-8678
Secure Travel Fax: 310-209-4271
mailing address
UCLA Alumni Association
James West Alumni Center
Box 951397
renting
reservation
The James West Alumni Center was designed to provide alumni, donors and friends of the University an appropriate facility to enhance intellectual, cultural and social functions. This facility primarily serves the UCLA External Affairs Department and, when available, other University units, alumni and donor support groups, and registered campus organizations. Reservations will be accepted for activities which are in accordance with University regulations as well as the Alumni Center terms and conditions.
Please complete the request form to begin your event space reservation.
event space
campus groups
(half day / full day)
non-campus groups
(half day / full day)
campus groups (half day / full day) $850 / $1255
non-campus groups (half day / full day) $1125 / $2245
Collins conference room & patio
campus groups (half day / full day) $1190 / $1785
non-campus groups (half day / full day) $1610 / $3215
campus groups (half day / full day) $695 / $1045
non-campus groups (half day / full day) $970 / $1400
campus groups (half day / full day) $565 / $840
non-campus groups (half day / full day) $565 / $840
Founders’ room & patio
campus groups (half day / full day) $760 / $1145
non-campus groups (half day / full day) $1080 / $1650
campus groups (half day / full day) $565 / $840
non-campus groups (half day / full day) $695 / $1045
campus groups (half day / full day) $385 / $640
non-campus groups (half day / full day) $695 / $915
Entire building (Collins room + Founders room + Galleria)
campus groups (half day / full day) $1940 / $2785
non-campus groups (half day / full day) $3150 / $4235
campus groups (half day / full day) $385 / $430
non-campus groups (half day / full day) $400 / $520
campus groups (half day / full day) $385 / $430
non-campus groups (half day / full day) $400 / $520
| Staffing fee The James West Alumni Center normal operating hours are from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If your event extends past or takes place after 5 p.m. or on a weekend, you will need to have a UCLA Alumni staff member present in the building. There will also be a fee to set up and strike the room. If your event requires the building to be opened prior to 8 a.m., there will be an additional fee of $110. Staffing coverage prior to 8 a.m. is not guaranteed and dependent on staff availability. | $55/hour |
| Cleaning fee Events that have over 50 guests and have catering will incur a cleaning cost. | $255 – weeknight event $350 – weekend event |
Linens A selection of table linens are available to complement your event setup. Inventory and photos coming soon. Please contact our reservation team for current availability and linen rental options. | $15/linen |
room capacities
Our event spaces are not limited to the set-ups listed below. We will work with you individually to see what arrangement is best for your event and the space.
| Standing Only | Cocktail Tables | Theater-Style | Rounds | |
| Collins Conference Room | 250 | 230 | 210 | 120 |
| Collins Patio | 320 | 300 | N/A | 200 |
| Founders’ Room | 150 | 130 | 120 | 72 |
| Founders’ Patio | 200 | 180 | N/A | 90 |
| Galleria | 270 | 250 | N/A | N/A |
premium rental items
| Item and Quantity | Cost per item | Photo |
| Panelist chairs Quantity available: 6 | $30/chair |  |
| Uplights Quantity: 12 | $25/each |   |
| 4′ UCLA Marquee Letters Quantity: 1 set | $220 |  |