Uc Davis Student Community Center: Visitor Guide

UC Davis Student Community Center Hours

The university’s official Operations and Events Management (OEM) contact page publishes the following standard academic-year hours.

Summer Building Hours

A university facility planning document also lists a longer summer Monday–Thursday schedule. For summer visits, the front desk is the best place to confirm building access.

Holidays & Academic Breaks

UC Davis may reduce hours or close the building during university holidays, Thanksgiving, winter break and certain academic calendar periods.

Individual student resource offices and the cafe may close earlier than the overall building. Finals-week access may also be adjusted.

What Is Inside the UC Davis Student Community Center?

The SCC combines study areas, event spaces and student resource offices in one central-campus building.

For another California center that combines community gathering spaces, a public library and youth learning programs, our Seven Trees Community Center and library guide explains how shared campuses may have different access schedules for individual services.

Studying at the SCC: Lounges, Group Work & Finals

The Student Community Center is one of the university’s established indoor study locations. Students use open seating areas for independent work, collaborative assignments and breaks between classes.

Where to Start

• First-floor lounge: A practical starting point for general studying and informal group discussions.
• Second-floor study and meeting areas: Useful when looking for a quieter seating area or an approved meeting.
• Group assignments: Use open collaboration areas or reserve an eligible meeting room if your group requires dedicated space.
• Finals week: Check the Student Affairs study-space listings for special access times.
• Printing: Ask about current wireless-printing access, rates and required student credentials.

Before Planning a Long Study Session

1. Check the building’s current closing time.
2. Confirm whether finals-week access differs from regular hours.
3. Bring your laptop, charger and student identification.
4. Choose an open lounge rather than assuming a reservable room is free for general study.
5. Check cafe hours if you plan to buy food.
6. Follow posted space-use and noise guidelines.

Student Resource Centers & Support Services

The SCC houses several UC Davis organizations focused on student belonging, retention, academic support and community engagement.

Useful Office Contacts

Department locations and staff contacts may change. Use the official UC Davis directory to confirm the correct office before arranging a specialized visit.

UC Davis SCC Meeting Rooms & Event Capacities

The SCC has more than 4,800 square feet of event space, including a large multipurpose room and five reservable meeting rooms.

The rooms are located on the second floor. Their capacity depends on seating arrangement, event equipment and approved room configuration.

*The multipurpose room’s classroom capacity depends on the approved layout. The official detailed capacity chart specifies a 72/84 classroom configuration, while the separate CES summary lists 72/84. The final approved layout should be checked with the venue manager.

Additional Event Capacities

How to Reserve a Room at the Student Community Center

Event reservations are coordinated through UC Davis Conference & Event Services (CES). The process differs for registered student organizations, university departments and outside organizations.

1. Select the event category. Decide whether you are booking an ordinary student group meeting, lecture, workshop, reception or another special event.
2. Check organization eligibility. Identify whether the request comes from a registered student organization, campus department or external group.
3. Choose a space. Compare meeting rooms A–E and the multipurpose room by layout and expected attendance.
4. Pick your preferred date. Check campus calendars and prepare alternative dates.
5. Open the CES reservation instructions. Review eligibility, space availability, reservation timing and required forms.
6. Submit the request. Authorized university users may use the online reservation process; other applicants may need to submit signed forms according to CES instructions.
7. Request equipment. Identify microphones, projectors, furniture layouts, catering and accessibility needs.
8. Confirm the cost estimate. Ask about room charges, staffing, equipment, after-hours access and insurance if applicable.
9. Wait for approval. Do not advertise the room as booked until CES issues an approved reservation or permit.
10. Keep event instructions. Save the room number, client access times, approved layout and event contact information.

For a nearby Sacramento example of municipal room bookings, deposits and event-space planning, consult our Oak Park Community Center rental and room guide. UC Davis uses a separate university reservation process.

Reservation Timing, Free RSO Meetings & Costs

Are Meeting Rooms Free?

Eligible registered student organizations can receive up to two hours of free general meeting time each week in designated campus facilities, including the SCC. Free meeting room use is subject to registration, availability and approved standard setups.

Special events, additional hours, room modifications and audiovisual equipment may create charges even for campus organizations.

Why There Is No Single Public Rental Price

UC Davis calculates event charges using the event category, room, client access duration, required staff, setup, technical support, equipment and other needs. The public facility guidelines do not provide one universally applicable all-in price for every booking.

Cancellation Rules

The published SCC facility-use guidelines identify the following cancellation charges:

Exceptions may apply under the facility policy, including circumstances involving a replacement event or approved rescheduling within the same academic year.

AV Equipment, Catering & Event Rules

Audio and Video

The multipurpose room has a built-in projector, screen, audio system and microphone capability. Meeting Rooms D and E have built-in projectors, while portable projectors may be available for Rooms A–C.

UC Davis requires advance coordination for audiovisual needs. Some equipment carries additional charges.

Setup and Staffing

• SCC staff manage the setup and breakdown of facility-owned equipment.
• Clients may not rearrange SCC equipment without appropriate staff involvement.
• Event access time must include the organizer’s preparation and cleanup.
• Changes made on the event day may cost extra.
• The posted policy identifies a $75 charge, in addition to other costs, for certain event-day reservation extensions.

Food & Catering

The SCC is not an unrestricted self-catering venue. The university allows certain full-service catering and drop-off catering arrangements.

• On-campus full-service catering is generally coordinated through the university’s approved provider.
• Drop-off food orders may follow different rules.
• Potluck and self-catered events require permission and compliance with university food-safety policies.
• Alcohol service requires the appropriate university approvals and permits.

For a comparison of community event facilities with art programs, meeting halls and reservable spaces, see our La Sierra Community Center facilities and event-planning guide, covering Carmichael near Sacramento.

UC Davis SCC Parking, Permit Costs & Accessibility

The Student Community Center is in the central campus area, where general vehicle access and parking are limited. Most drivers park at a designated lot or structure and walk to the building.

Closest Common Visitor Parking

• Pavilion Parking Structure: A common campus parking option west of the SCC.
• Visitor Parking Lot 40: Another parking option near Hutchison Drive.

2026–27 UC Davis Parking Fees

UC Davis Transportation Services lists these rates effective July 1, 2026:

How to Pay for Parking

1. Choose an authorized visitor lot. Check the UC Davis parking map and applicable zone.
2. Read the signs. Verify zone restrictions, enforcement times and whether the space is reserved.
3. Use an approved payment method. UC Davis provides AggiePark mobile payment and certain hourly permit dispensers.
4. Enter the correct vehicle details. Verify the license plate number and selected parking zone.
5. Select the required duration. Check whether daily or hourly payment is more suitable.
6. Complete payment. Keep the permit confirmation and follow all campus parking restrictions.

Accessible Parking & Building Access

UC Davis publishes specific disabled parking rules and accessible permit provisions. Visitors with mobility needs should check where their placard or plate is valid and identify the best accessible route to the SCC.

Contact the SCC before visiting if you require an accessible meeting room, elevator access, seating arrangements or other accommodations.

Student Community Center Map & Directions

Driving from Sacramento or the Bay Area

1. Use Interstate 80 toward Davis.
2. Take Highway 113 north toward Woodland.
3. Exit at Hutchison Drive.
4. Continue toward the UC Davis campus.
5. Follow campus parking signs toward the Pavilion Parking Structure or an authorized Lot 40 space.
6. Pay for parking if required.
7. Walk to the SCC following campus signage.

Walking & Bicycling

Many UC Davis students reach the SCC on foot or by bicycle. Bike parking is available near the building, but bicycles are not permitted inside the SCC.

Public Transit

Visitors arriving by bus can use UC Davis Unitrans or other applicable local transit connections and walk to the central-campus building.

Check Unitrans schedules and service information for current routes and stops. Do not rely on an old route map when planning a time-sensitive visit.

Can Nonstudents Visit the UC Davis Student Community Center?

The SCC is designed primarily to support UC Davis students and the campus community. Its public-facing areas and approved events may be accessible to other visitors, but departmental services and room reservations can have eligibility restrictions.

Different Visitor Types

What to Know Before Your First Visit

If you are looking for a public community center with broader arts, indoor sports and city recreation activities rather than university student services, our Sunnyvale Community Center classes and facilities guide covers a different type of California facility.

Official UC Davis Information & Resources

This is an independent visitor information guide, not an official UC Davis publication or reservation service. Building hours, academic resources, campus parking charges, room availability and reservation policies may change. Confirm time-sensitive arrangements through the university.