Room Capacities and Event Diagrams
The Memorial Union meeting room complex is an affordable and convenient option for a variety of events, including but not limited to meetings, classes, banquets and receptions. The following event capacities and diagrams are provided to assist you with ideas and equipment options available at the Memorial Union. If you cannot find what you are looking for in the event diagrams below, the Memorial Union Event Venue Manager will work with you to design a custom solution to suit your event needs.
Please contact the Student Unions Event Venue Manager at 530-752-7282 or at mupcl_reservations@ucdavis.edu to discuss your upcoming event, to receive more information about the facility, or to schedule a site tour.
Seating Arrangements
The following graphic and text combinations are provided to assist you with an understanding of the seating arrangements and the equipment commonly used in the Memorial Union meeting rooms. The chairs in the Memorial Union meeting rooms have arms. A select number of chairs without arms are available upon request in advance.
Conference Style
Conference Style consists of tables arranged together to create one large table. Generally used for interactive discussions or note taking sessions with fewer guests.
Lecture Style
Lecture Style consists of chairs in a row facing the front of the room. Generally used for sessions and lectures that do not require extensive note taking.
Classroom Style
Classroom Style consists of rectangular tables set with chairs facing the front of the room. Generally used for lectures that require extensive note taking or extensive materials.
Table Pods Style
Table Pods Style consists of small groupings of tables and chairs. Generally used for small group discussions and group activities.
Room Capacities and Event Diagrams by Seating Arrangement
The following table and event diagram documents are provided to assist you with an understanding of the room capacities by seating arrangement for each meeting room at the Memorial Union.
| Room | Dimensions | Sq. Ft | Standard/ Conference | Lecture | Classroom | Table Pods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeCarli | 18' x 31' | 585 | 22 | 42 | 27 | 25 |
| Fielder | 20' x 21' | 420 | 14 | 26 | 20 | 18 |
| Garrison | 35' x 19' | 680 | 22 | 42 | 26 | 30 |
| Smith | offline as of 9/1/2024 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| MU South Patio | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Memorial Union meeting room chairs have arms. A limited number of chairs without arms are available upon request in advance.
