Reservations

Offering versatile event spaces for meetings, conferences and gatherings.

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Reserve a Space at the Otter Student Union

The Otter Student Union (OSU) is your go-to resource for reserving event space at the center of the Cal State Monterey Bay campus. Whether you're planning a student meeting, academic conference, video shoot or hybrid event, the OSU provides flexible spaces, built-in amenities and on-site catering to help your event run smoothly.

Space reservations are available to CSUMB students, faculty, staff, alumni and external clients. CSUMB alumni, faculty and staff are eligible for a discounted affiliate rate on room reservations. Please contact the OSU team for more information about availability and pricing.

How to Book a Space

Choose your reservation path based on your affiliation.

  • Submit a request through MyRaft
  • Council Advisors and OSU Operations will approve the request
  • SELD/Recreation will assist with contracts, catering, or funding if needed
  • OSU staff will confirm logistics within 24–48 hours
  • If services exceed free allocation, a quote will be sent via AdobeSign

Submit a reservation request via MyRaft.

  • Submit your request in 25Live
  • OSU staff will respond within 24-48 hours
  • A quote and contract will be sent via AdobeSign
  • Provide an account string or check to confirm
  • Review and acknowledge the OSU Event Guidelines and campus COVID-19 protocols

Submit a reservation request via 25Live

  • Email reservations@otterstudentunion.org
  • Complete the UACE event intake form
  • OSU staff will confirm logistics within 24-48 hours
  • Contract and quote will be sent via AdobeSign
  • Submit a signed check and review OSU Event Guidelines to finalize

Complete the UACE event intake form.

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Accessibility at OSU Events

Cal State Monterey Bay is committed to ensuring that all events held at the Otter Student Union are inclusive and accessible to all participants. The following accessibility statements must be included on all event materials, including publications, flyers, registration forms, and promotional announcements.

For publications, include the following statement:

"This document is available in alternate formats upon request by contacting (name, host department) at (phone number and email address)."

For registration materials, include the following:

"If you need an accommodation to fully participate in this program or event, please contact (name, host department) at (phone number and email address). Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation."

You may include a deadline for accommodation requests, but programs may not deny accommodations solely because a request was received after that date. Every effort must be made to fulfill the request.

If an event includes a meal, the following statement should also appear in registration materials:

"If you have dietary needs, please contact (name, host department) at (phone number and email address)."

As an alternative, the registration form may include a section where attendees can indicate dietary preferences or restrictions.

Tell Us about Your Experience

We invite you to complete our post-event survey to share your feedback. Your insights help us improve and better support future events.

Complete the OSU Meeting Space Survey.

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