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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.
Room Rental Fees increased starting October 1, 2025
Room Rental Fees
Current room rental fees, staffing fees, and cleaning fees as of October 1, 2025. Half day rentals are 4 hours or less. Full day rentals are over 4 hours. You can click on each event space name to see a video tour.
| Event Space | Campus Groups (half day/full day) | Non-Campus Groups (half day/full day) |
| Collins Conference Room | $850 / $1255 | $1125 / $2245 |
| Collins Conference Room & Patio | $1190 / $1785 | $1610 / $3215 |
| Collins Patio ONLY | $695 / $1045 | $970 / $1400 |
| Founders’ Room | $565 / $840 | $840 / $1125 |
| Founders’ Room & Patio | $760 / $1145 | $1080 / $1650 |
| Founders Patio ONLY | $565 / $840 | $695 / $1045 |
| Galleria (After business hours or weekends only) | $385 / $640 | $695 / $915 |
| Entire Building (Collins Rm + Founders Rm + Galleria) | $1940 / 2785 | $3150 / $4235 |
| Northwest Patio (1st floor) | $385 / $430 | $400 / $520 |
| Northeast Patio (2nd floor) | $385 / $430 | $400 / $520 |
Additional Fees
Depending on the timing and activity of your event, your event may require staffing and cleaning fees.
| 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 |
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 |  |
Questions?
Call the James West Alumni Center at 800-825-2586 or e-mail reservations@alumni.ucla.edu.
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