Facilities - Civic Center Rentals

• Ohlone College rents classrooms, the Cafeteria, certain athletic facilities, and certain parking lots. Rental clients should be aware, however, that Ohlone classes and events have scheduling priority and rental events are scheduled after classes and college events. Available space on the Ohlone campus is extremely limited, although we will do our best to accommodate your request.

• Ohlone has two classrooms with a capacity over 100. Room 3201 seats 190 and Room 2133 seats 120. Both of these classrooms have theater-style seating.

• Requests for events with a capacity over 190 should be directed to Chris Booras in the Smith Center. Chris can be reached via email at cbooras@ohlone.edu or by phone at (510) 659-6182. Information about Smith Center rentals.

• The Ohlone College Cafeteria is located on the second floor of Building 5 and holds 252 for dining and 520 for assembly. While rental clients may hold catered events in the Cafeteria pending approval by Civic Center Rentals, the Ohlone College kitchen is not available for rental. An Alameda County Health Department food permit is required if food is to be served or sold on the Ohlone campus during rental events; if the event will be catered by a caterer located outside of Alameda County, a copy of that county’s Health Department food permit is required.

• Athletic facilities such as the Gym and the swimming pool are available for rental when these facilities are not already being used by classes, athletic teams, or other events. Some athletic facilities are not available for rental as these facilities are already fully utilized by Ohlone College athletic teams.

• The Ohlone College Gymnasium has a seating capacity of 2000. Additional custodial charges will be incurred for moving the bleachers.

• An Ohlone College campus map is available online.

• Room Numbers: The first digit designates the building number, the second digit designates the floor, and the third and fourth digits designate the room. Example: Room 6205 is located in Building 6, second floor.

• Decorations must be flame-proof and shall be erected and taken down in a manner not destructive to property.  The use of any material or device which constitutes a hazard is expressly prohibited.  No nails, screws, staples, tacks, or other fasteners shall be used on the doors, windows, or walls of the facilities.  If there is any damage or excessive mess in the Cafeteria, rental clients may be billed for additional custodial services and/or repairs.