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Event Planning On-Campus

Effective July 1st, 2026 the Event Application System (EAS) is transitioning to Modern Campus Involve (MCI).  

Effective July 1, 2026 the Event Application System (EAS) is transitioning to Modern Campus Involve (MCI). 

  • All active requests submitted in the EAS prior to July 1, 2026 will be migrated to Modern Campus Involve.
  • Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) will have access to submit events once they are recognized. 
  • If you are an RSO or a department/SDSU affiliate please click here to submit a request.
  • If you are not affiliated with SDSU and would like to submit a request to use outdoor space (i.e. tabling), please click here.
  • If you are an SDSU Department that needs to have their department created within Modern Campus Involve or a user addition/change, please fill out this request form.
  • All event tier, Time, Place, and Manner policy, and SDSU Buildings and Grounds Code Policies must still be followed.

For questions regarding this update please contact [email protected].

Which events get submitted through Modern Campus? 

  • If you are a Recognized Student Organization, ALL on and off-campus events MUST be entered into the Modern Campus Involve Event Registration Form. 
  • If you are an SDSU affiliate (department, staff, faculty, etc.) only requests for outdoor space, such as tabling or other outdoor activities, must be submitted online through the Modern Campus Involve Event Registration Form. If you wish to track attendance through Modern Campus Involve you are able to submit events through the Modern Campus Involve Event Registration Form. 
  • If you are not affiliated with SDSU, only requests for outdoor space, such as tabling or other outdoor activities, must be submitted online here.

What is the process to complete an event request? 

  • Start an event registration request.
  • Answer all logistical questions related to the event.
  • Submit the the registration form.
  • Complete any supplemental forms for permitting.
  • A Student Life Advisor and the appropriate activity reviewer(s) will review your event details for permitting.
  • An email will be sent to the event planner when the event has been completed and permitted.
  • *Please note that off-campus events hosted by RSOs are registered only and not permitted or approved.

Continue to online to Modern Campus Involve (SDSU Affiliates)

 

If you have specific questions or want to learn more the Center for Student Organizations & Activities is hosting drop-in hours and info sessions. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. 

July

Tuesday, 21st, 9am-10am - Info Session 1

August

Friday, 7th, 11am-12pm Drop-In Hour 1
Tuesday 11th 1pm-2pm Drop-In Hour 2
Monday, 17th, 11am-12pm Info Session 2
Wednesday, 26th, 9am-10am Info Session 3

September

Tuesday, 8th, 9am-10am Info Session 4
Thursday, 10th, 3pm-4pm Drop-In Hour 3
Monday, 14th, 10am-11am Info Session 5
Monday 28th 9:30-10:30 Drop-In Hour 4

Ocotber

Monday 5th 3pm-4pm Info Session 6
Tuesday 13th 11am-12pm Drop-In Hour 5
Tuesday 20th 1pm-2pm Info Session 7
Friday 30th 11am-12pm Drop-in Hour 6

 

 

Dynamic Checkbox Output

Event Tier System Tool

This tool will assist you in figuring out what tier your event is. If your event doesn't check any of these boxes, it is estimated to be a Tier 1. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions. For full documentation please refer to the RSO Handbook found on our website.

What does your event include:

Tabling:


Space Type:




Audience/Participants:




Attendance:




Risk Management







Fire Marshal:



Outdoor Amplified Sound


Food:



Alcohol:


Funding Sources:





Ticketing:


Commercial/Business Activity/Sales:


Your Event is Tier One

 

Event Application and Permitting Policy

Please be aware, as of August 1, 2019, the Event Registration submission timeline has changed. Event requests will no longer be submitted three weeks (21 days) in advance. The timeline for event requests and permits varies based on the elements of the specific event. To address necessitated structure and complexity of events, the University has implemented a tiered programming model for campus activities. The elements of the activity determine the tier, and therefore, the timeline for submission, review, and University permitting. The details inputted into Modern Campus Involve will determine the tier classification and subsequent submission timeline.

Examples of events by Tiers (1,2,3,4) refer to http://sll.sdsu.edu/student_affairs/sll/files/09376-Student_Organization_Handbook_2018-19.pdf

Find a full description of this policy in the Recognized Student Organization Handbook.

Why the need for a process?

Individuals and organizations are planning more events, and there is increased demand for space on campus. Additionally, most events require additional logistic permits from campus partners due to various campus policies. Logistics that require additional permitting include, but are not limited to, serving food, bringing animals to campus, body art activities, serving alcohol, liability and risk assessment, events with minors present or reserving space in the student union. The previous one size fits all approach (three week submission for all events) does not meet the needs for these events to be requested, permitted, and assigned in a timely manner.

 

What space is reservable on campus?

Browse our available space here.

 

Off-Campus Events

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Food and Beverages at Off-Campus Events

The University does not issue food permits or conduct food service inspections for off-campus events; however; student organizations are encouraged to follow the Food Handling Guidelines listed on the Event Permitting Forms page (adapted from materials produced by the federal Food and Drug Administration).

Having food at your next event?

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Submit an event registration request for your event and submit the appropriate food forms.

For any and all food at your events, you must complete the Catering Waiver/Agreement & Environmental Health and Safety Permit Application. You may be contacted by SDSU Catering and/or Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) with additional steps based on the information submitted on the application. 

Advertise Events on the Modern Campus App with Involve

Learn more about how your organization can utilize the Modern Campus Involve platform to market events, track attendance, recruit members, and more! Email [email protected] for more information.