Major event planning requires thorough preparation in collaboration with University departments and, at all times, off-campus businesses. Staff in the OSA is available for consultation and support at any stage of an event. In addition, all events must be approved by the OSA and Stanford Events.

Event Planning at a Glance

Here is a quick guide to the information in this handbook about planning an event at Stanford:

Event Policies Advertising Your Event Alcohol Campus Disruption Cash Handling Charging Admission Commercial Activity Contracts Copyright Law Emergency Procedures Event Planning/Approval Fire Safety Food and Beverage Sales Golf Carts High Risk Events Insurance Lotteries, Raffles and Free Drawings Major Campus Events Noise Partisan Political Activities Public vs. Invitation Only Events Sales Tax Security Sponsorship/Co-Sponsorship Stanford Name Waivers

Event Types Benefit Fundraisers Camps Campus Runs, Races, and Walks Concerts Events in Frost Amphitheater Events in White Plaza Films Large Scale Conferences New Student Orientation Overnight Trips Parties Programs involving Children or Youth Religious Services and Activities Speakers Tournaments

Scheduling Space Key Scheduling Offices Registrar's Scheduling Office Tresidder Meeting Services Arrillaga Alumni Center Bechtel International Center Graduate Community Center   Publicity General Policies Posting in Residences Publicity Resources   Event Planning Checklist

Stanford Name Event Policies

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