Steps for a Successful Event Planned by a Student Signatory

1. Get Advice on Planning an Event
2. Reserve an Event Venue and Work with a UCLA Event Manager
3. Comply with Campus Policies
4. Secure Funding and Create a Budget
5. Obtain Safety Approvals, Order Services and Arrange Payment
6. Market Your Event
7. Hold the Event
8. Make Sure All Expenses are Paid
9. Evaluate Your Event

1. Get Advice on Planning an Event

• Meet with Your SOLE Advisor to Start Planning Your Successful Program

2. Reserve an Event Venue and Work with a UCLA Event Manager

• Find an Appropriate Indoor or Outdoor Campus Venue for Your Event and Reserve the Venue with the
  Appropriate Scheduling Office
• Complete and Submit Your RCO Event Summary
• Confirm Your Venue Reservation through UCLA Events Online
• Be Assigned a UCLA Event Manager

3. Comply with Campus Policies

• Learn How Event Policies Protect You, Your Attendees and UCLA
• Obtain Advice About Event Insurance

4. Secure Funding and Create a Budget

• Secure Funding for Your Event
• Work With Your Event Manager to Create an Event Budget

5. Obtain Safety Approvals, Order Services and Arrange Payment

• Work With Your Event Manager to Obtain Approvals and Order Services
• Prepare to Pay for Your Event

6. Market Your Event

• Find the Best Ways to Promote Your Event
• Know the Rules for Using the UCLA Name and Trademarks

7. Hold the Event

• Know What to Expect on the Event Day

8. Make Sure All Expenses Are Paid

• Finalize Payment for Your Event

9. Evaluate Your Event

• Evaluate Your Event for Future Programmers