A home away from home for alumni and a welcoming space for the campus, the striking Mosher Alumni House is a prominent and vital symbol of UCSB’s dedication to current and former students, friends and the community.

Designed by award-winning Barry Berkus ‘55, The Mosher Alumni House provides connection between UC Santa Barbara, alumni and the community. With scenic views of campus and the Santa Ynez Mountains, the Mosher Alumni House has become a popular destination to gather, meet or enjoy a quiet study space.

More than 10,000 people come through Mosher Alumni House each year with an average of 10 events per week. The distinctive facility offers more than 6,000 square feet of event space from intimate to large, many connecting with outdoor terraces. It has three main levels -- the Garden, Plaza, and Vista Levels -- with a rooftop Sky Terrace crowning the structure. Please stop by next time you are on campus. 

Mosher Alumni House Spaces

The Mosher Alumni House spaces, many named for alumni who helped make the building possible, serve both campus and community needs for meetings, events and receptions.

Pricing

The Mosher Alumni House is a privately funded conference and reception center and can be rented for short periods or for an entire day. Some rentals may require additional fees or deposits. The Mosher Alumni House includes a prep kitchen for catering of events. There is a fee for parking on the UC Santa Barbara campus. 

If you'd like to request a reservation please use the link below. Note that as the pandemic develops, and health and safety guidelines are updated, reservations may be cancelled or modified.

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Room

Campus departments/
Registered student organizations

 Non-Campus Users**
  Hourly Rate Hourly Rate
Alumni Hall & Mellichamp Plaza $100 $155.50
Henley Board Room $60 $93.30
Sara Miller McCune Library $60 $93.30
Haughton Living Room $60 $93.30
Miller Sky Terrace $60 $93.30
Whalen Plaza $100 $155.50
Entire Building $439 $682.65

**(20% discount available for UCSB alumni)

Additional Fees

Tables

$5/each

  
Security Fee Varies
Linens $24/each  
Cleaning Fees $48/hour
After hours fee $16/hour or part of an hour  
Damage Fees Varies

Policies and Guidelines

Guidelines

Thank you for considering the Mosher Alumni House (MAH) for your meeting, event or reception. Our staff is committed to making your event a memorable experience in one of UC Santa Barbara’s premier event venues. The following policies are meant to ensure that your event is successful and that the MAH is maintained in a condition that its donors and alumni can be proud of.

Rental Rates

Rates are subject to change and are for the time designated. The MAH is available from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and noon-8 p.m. on Sunday. Events that exceed the rental time agreement or are outside of normal business hours may incur additional costs. Some events may require a special damage/performance deposit. 

Reservations

At the time of the reservation the user agrees to sign an acknowledgement of MAH policies. Non-UCSB Alumni groups or non-UCSB departments must pay in advance.

Credit Card

A credit card must be provided in case of damages caused by renters to the facility. UCSB Alumni may recover reasonable expenses in the event of insufficient fund check.

Food and Beverage

Mosher Alumni House does not provide food and beverage services. UCSB Campus Catering has exclusive responsibility for providing all catering at UCSB.  Groups planning events that will require catered food service must first contact Campus Catering who has the first right of refusal to provide service. If Campus Catering is unable to provide the required food service, they will permit the use of a University approved commercial caterer.  Click here for more information on catering options.

Alcohol Service Policy

The serving of alcohol at the MAH must comply with UCSB alcohol service regulations as well as regulations provided by the state Alcohol Beverage Control department. Food service is required for all events where alcohol is served. Any event involving students where alcohol is served requires conformance to ABC rules. At the discretion of MAH staff, alcohol service may be suspended at any time at MAH. All guests are required to have valid I.D. at events where alcohol is served. Unused supplies of alcohol must be removed from the MAH at the conclusion of any event and opened bottles of alcohol must be discarded at the end of the event. Alcohol may only be served from cans and bottles. Alcohol may not be served after 10 p.m.

Music

All music groups performing at the MAH must be approved by the MAH event manager prior to being booked. Music must end by 10 p.m. DJs and music groups are required to set up and take down all their equipment. UCSB Alumni is not responsible for theft or damage of any equipment used at MAH.

Service

The MAH will provide tables, chairs and other service equipment for an event. MAH provides limited set up and clean up. MAH will provide the set up or clean up of decorations brought in to an event for an additional fee. Renters are required to clean up decorations brought in at the end of the event. MAH set-up will require a $40 per hour set up fee.

Decoration

No posters, charts, signs, decorations, electronic devices or any other item may be attached to walls, doors, pillars, stairways or hung from ceiling or light fixtures. No glitter, table sprinkles, cascarones, or confetti is allowed inside MAH. The throwing of rice, birdseed, silly string, soap bubbles or confetti is not allowed. All candles must be enclosed by glass and no open flames are allowed inside or outside MAH. The MAH is a non-smoking facility and smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building. Charges will be assessed for any damage to the MAH or its furnishings as a result of an event rental.

Liability

The MAH does not accept responsibility for damage to, or loss of, any merchandise, audio visual equipment, computers, personal belongings or other items that are left in the MAH or in the parking areas surrounding MAH following an event. The MAH will not take responsibility for the storage of valuable items before, during or after an event. Liability insurance may be required for specific types of events at MAH. Please be sure to review the damages/loss section of the MAH venue contract. The MAH assumes no responsibility for the supervision of children at any time while the facility is in use. Any non-University persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while inside the MAH. Lack of supervision of children inside the MAH can result in the immediate suspension of a rental agreement.

Fire, Safety and Security

All renter’s electrical equipment hookups will be made with the prior approval of MAH staff. All renter’s electrical equipment should be properly wired and shall comply with all university and state regulations. Animals are not permitted in MAH unless they are working guide or service animals. Bicycles should not be brought into the MAH. Designated bicycle racks are available outside Campbell Hall. Renters are barred from entering designated staff areas on the second and third floors of MAH, including conference rooms on the west end of the building. Any special security requirements for events should be reviewed by the University Police Department.

Parking

Guest parking can be obtained on the UC Santa Barbara campus. Arrangements can be made for prepaid or VIP parking by contacting the Parking Services office. A loading dock is available at the rear of the MAH.

Discrimination

The Executive Director of UCSB Alumni has the right to suspend any rental that is deemed to be a threat to the health and safety of campus members, conflicts with the mission of the campus or is disruptive to the operation of the MAH. University facilities are not available to organizations or individuals who discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Contact

Email alumni-mahevents@ucsb.edu or fill out our 

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