Frequently Asked Questions

• Acker Gym
• ARTS – Collaboration Space 2nd Floor
• ARTS – Critique Space 2nd Floor
• ARTS – University Galleries
• ARTS – 111
• ARTS – Recital Hall
• Bell Memorial Union
• Colusa 100A/B
• Gateway Science Museum
• Kendall Hall Rotunda First Floor and President’s Suite
• Laxson Auditorium
• MLIB – 4th Floor
• MLIB – Valene Smith Anthropology Museum
• Nettleton Stadium
• PAC – Courtyard
• PAC – Harlan Adams Theatre
• Recital Hall Lobby
• Rowland – Taylor Lobby
• Sapp Hall
• Selvester’s
• Trinity Hall Gallery and Patio
• Turner Gallery Lobby
• University Farm and Pavilion
• University Stadium
• University Services Building – 209 
• Warrens Reception Center
• Yolo Lobby/Atrium
• Other campus locations with special approval of Risk Manager and Director of University Public Engagement

Alcohol for University sanctioned events may only be purchased by University Concessions Services or a properly licensed caterer. No University staff or departments may purchase alcohol for events.

The University can accept a donation of wine or beer. The proper paperwork must be completed through the University Foundation and the proper acknowledgment and credit given to the benefactor.

The University wants alcohol stored on campus in a centralized location and not have stores of beer, wine or spirits scattered throughout campus. If you are receiving donated wine or beer University Concessions Services can receive it or you should turn it over to University Concessions when you receive it.

Only University Concessions Services (CSE employees), approved third-party vendor or licensed caterers may serve alcohol at University sanctioned events. Self-service by guests or patrons at events is not permitted.

UPE employs and trains servers through their concessions service under their auxiliary operation within Chico State Enterprises and insured through Auxiliary Organizations Risk Management Alliance (AORMA) insurance group. This reduces the liability and risk exposure to the University and staff who host events.

No state funds or student tuition/fees may be used to purchase alcohol. You may use University Foundation or Chico State Enterprise funds to purchase alcohol.

Yes, caterers may serve alcohol at University sanctioned events. Ask your caterer if they provide this service.

UPE facilitates all ABC applications on behalf of clients. Events that require an ABC license include events where:

• Alcohol will be sold
• Alcohol will be available and the event is open to the public
• There is an admission fee or purchased ticket and alcohol will be available
• There will be a raffle or silent auction that includes unopened bottles of alcohol
• Fundraising will take place alcohol is available

If you are unsure if you need an ABC license contact UPE.

• Open Bar: No alcohol sales. Drinks are made available to guests, for free, at a freestanding bar managed by University Concessions or an approved and licensed caterer. Concessions are paid for by the host.
• No-Host Bar: Guests pay for their own drinks at a freestanding bar managed by University Concessions or an approved and licensed caterer. Requires an ABC license.
• Table Service: No alcohol sales. Drinks are poured for guests, by University Concessions or an approved and licensed caterer, at their table as part of a meal or similar event. Concessions are paid for by the host.

If you have questions about filling out the AUR, feel free to call UPE. Here are a couple of red flags on AURs:

• A high number of students are expected to attend
• The third-party vendor is not approved or properly licensed

In Laxson Auditorium beverages will be served to ticketed patrons only from the lobby bar and the balcony bar and may be consumed in public lobby spaces, the Laxson patio, and in some cases inside Laxson Auditorium at the discretion of UPE and the client. In other performance and exhibition spaces beverages will be served from the lobby and may be consumed in the public spaces surrounding the theatre or gallery and inside the venue at the discretion of UPE and the client.