Special / Outdoor Event Requests

To request the use of recognized outdoor spaces for special events, please complete the Outdoor Events Request Form [pdf]and email it to FDO-lease@sjsu.edu.

  • At least 2 weeks in advance – for small events (fewer than 50 attendees with limited setup) with previously approved layouts.
  • At least 30 days in advance – for large events (custom layouts and/or requiring Office of State Fire Marshal permits).

FD&O’s Outdoor Special Events process is overseen by the Associate Vice President for Facilities Development & Operations and supported by a team of graduate student assistants. The FDO-lease@sjsu.edu inbox is monitored once per day.

We appreciate your advance planning to help ensure efficient and timely processing of outdoor event requests.

Photography and Filming Requests

External Entities

Photography and filming requests by non-students must follow a new procedure that is reviewed and approved by University Marketing and Communications before FD&O can grant reservation and access to university facilities. Complete the request form.

Students and Student Groups

Students, class groups and recognized student organizations must review and complete this different request form.

Personal Use

These request processes are not required for personal photography such as graduation photography sessions on campus grounds. 

Venue Diagrams

Click on a link below to view/download a PDF diagram for your desired venue.

Business Courtyard DiagramBusiness Courtyard [pdf]

Bell Garden DiagramBell Garden [pdf]

Music Grass Area DiagramMusic Grass Area [pdf]

Science Lawn Area DiagramScience Lawn [pdf]

Smith Carlos Lawn Area DiagramSmith Carlos Lawn [pdf]

SJSU-Tower Hall Lawn N and S DiagramTower Hall Lawn (North and South) [pdf]

Tower Hall Lawn North DiagramTower Hall Lawn (North) [pdf]

Tower Hall Lawn South DiagramTower Hall Lawn (South) [pdf]