• EVENT HOSTING AT THE UNIVERSITY COMMONS

Reservations and Conference Services

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Host Your Event at the University Commons

Located in the heart of the University of West Florida Campus, the University Commons is home to over 126,000 square feet of usable event space, providing a welcomed home to events both large and small. Reservations and Conference Services actively works with current University of West Florida community as well as the general public. With customizable spaces, competitive pricing, and professional staff members, the University Commons is well equipped to help elevate your gathering to the next level.

Office Hours, Location, & Contact

Reservation and Conference Services office hours are Monday to Friday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our office is located in Building 22, Room 230 (the second floor looking over the great hall next to SGA). 

Services

University Commons and Events Services (UCES) offers University of West Florida customers a single point of access to a broad array of services, including:

  • General event guidance
  • Event logistics (room reservations/diagrams, catering, parking, security, etc.)
  • On-site event support—both technical and administrative
  • Support for high-visibility events on and off-campus
  • Event technology support
  • Equipment delivery and purchases (e.g., microphones, grills, podiums, etc.)
  • Live audio and projection services for meetings, presentations, guest speakers, panel discussions, press conferences, and more.
  • Audio and theatrical lighting for performances in University Commons Auditorium, Conference Center, Great Hall, and outdoor event spaces
  • Sound, stage, and lighting support for indoor and outdoor special events
  • Lecture Capture (Single-Camera and IMAG) 
  • Audio and video conferencing support
  • Digital signage management
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University Commons and Event Services Team 

The University Commons is a student led, opportunity driven facility that actively works to provide high-quality experiences for guests and students alike. Alongside local community members and with the supervision of our professional staff members, UWF students book spaces, coordinate timelines and execute events within the University Commons. By hosting your event at the University Commons, you are assisting in enriching current students and creating future generations of successful community members and impactful global citizens.

Maps and Parking

Use of parking Lots H and K are recommended for events at the University Commons, Building 22. Parking is free for event attendees with a UWF parking permit.

Visitor Parking Regulations can be viewed here and your Event Coordinator can provide more information. 

Happy Clients

  • Everything exceeded my expectation. The catering staff went above and beyond. ... The reservations team checked on me and even worked with me ahead of time to review layout and decor. EXCELLENT SERVICES.

    — Special Events Customer
  • We love UWF and hope to be back next summer.

    — Swim Club Customer
  • We had tremendous response from the employees... great customer service.

    — NA
  • I greatly appreciate the department's willingness to be flexible with our event needs. ... Thank you!

    — Sponsored Campus Event Customer

Leave a Review! 

Please use the link here to leave a review about your experience attending an event at the University Commons or working with the University Commons and Event Services. 

 

 

 

Reservations and Conference Services

Non-Univerisity Affiliates

 850.474.3034
 conferenceservices@uwf.edu

University Departments

 850.474.2408
 ucesdepartmentevents@uwf.edu

Student Organizations

 850.474.3194
 ucesstudentevents@uwf.edu

Facility Hours | Spring 2023

Mon.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m.-9:30p.m.

Sat.: 11 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Sun.: CLOSED