Palm Desert Graduate Center

Planning Your Event - Meetings, Seminars and Conferences

UCR Palm Desert Graduate Center provides a full range of meeting and event services to all UC students, faculty, staff, as well as the public. Whether you are planning a meeting, conference, retreat, workshop, film screening, press conference, or other special event, our professional staff can assist with all the details.

Why schedule your event at UCR Palm Desert Graduate Center?

• Service:  We are committed to providing seamless quality event management and support to ensure all events are successful and memorable.
• Full Event Management:  We can be your one-stop-shop for event planning. Whatever your need, our professional and experienced staff takes pride in their attention to detail and will work closely with you to ensure your next event exceeds your goals. We have the latest in media and technology, including video conferencing, and can assist with caterer selection for everything from receptions to light lunches to formal dinners, negotiate contracts for off-site accommodations, and assist with all other details associated with planning and facilitating your event. 
• Flexibility:  We offer a diverse range of facilities. PDGC has classrooms with state-of-the art technology, comfortable boardrooms, a large auditorium, a computer lab, and various outdoor venues. View our Facilities and Meeting Spaces
• Affordable: Our room rates are among the lowest in the valley and include a wide range of services and technology needs. Rates are based on four-hour increments, except video conference rates, which are billed hourly View our rates.
• Location:  Be inspired by the simplicity of our stunning landscape, enviable weather, warm hospitality and sunshine. Learn about the area.
• Easy access:  Located right off Interstate 10, we are 20 minutes from Palm Springs International Airport and 70 minutes from Ontario International Airport. View maps and directions to the Campus.

Please contact us as you begin to define your meeting, conference, or workshop needs and it would be our pleasure to assist you in planning an enjoyable and memorable event. We look forward to the chance to work with you and tailor any event to meet your budget and needs.

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