The University of Arizona Scottsdale Center is available for U of A-specific events, industry and community partners. The information on this page is to assist you in navigating use of the space. This facility was developed to facilitate collaboration and outreach with U of A stakeholders to advance our land-grant mission. Events that take place at the Center should always support this effort. Please keep in mind the following:
- Have a point-of-contact who will provide on-site support at the event.
- Clean and leave the space in the condition it was found.
- Use of candles, open flames or incense is not permitted in meeting rooms.
- Comply with all applicable city, county, state and federal laws and all U of A requirements.
- The U of A Scottsdale Center accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen items.
- Linens are not provided.
Menus
The U of A Scottsdale Center does not require specific caterers, but all vendors must comply with Arizona Department of Health Services requirements, including permits, business licenses, food handling licenses and insurance. The following vendors have served at events at the facility.
PF Chang's Scottsdale Waterfront
Alcohol
A University of Arizona Alcohol Permit Application must be submitted for all events where alcoholic beverages will be served on University of Arizona property. The permit can be found at this link. For all external users, please work with U of A Scottsdale Center Executive Director Sara Fleury to complete the application. Please note that an application fee of $20 is required for every request. Alcohol is limited to beer, wine and sparkling wine, and no more than two drinks per person is permitted. Applications must be submitted a minimum of 30 days in advance of an event. Alcohol must be served by a university-approved licensed and bonded bartender. Our preferred vendor is With A Twist Bartending Service.
Room Rates
The following fees are for external groups using the Bear Down conference space at the U of A Scottsdale Center. There is no charge for use by University of Arizona faculty and staff, or U of A-affiliated organizations. Please note that all outside groups must complete a U of A Facilities Use Agreement Form at least 30 days in advance and provide a certificate of insurance naming the Arizona Board of Regents, the University of Arizona and the State of Arizona as additional insured for the term of use. The signed agreement and insurance will be forwarded to the main campus for review. Once approved, a copy of the agreement will be forwarded to the appropriate parties. Invoicing will occur after the event date and payment is due within 30 days.
- Nonprofit: $500 per day
- Corporate: $1,200 per day
Other meeting rooms and hotel office spaces may be booked on a case-by-case basis. Use our reservation request form to request space.
U of A Scottsdale Center Reservation Request
The U of A Scottsdale Center reserves the right to cancel an event at any time if the event is determined to not be in the best interest of the university.
For additional questions, contact U of A Scottsdale Center Executive Director Sara Fleury at sefleury@arizona.edu.
Additional Event Fees
Extra resource requirements may include custodial services, parking and requests for furniture positioning and removal for events. These services will be billed separately.
Contact U of A Scottsdale Center Executive Director Sara Fleury at sefleury@arizona.edu to arrange for a tour of the facility.
Hours of Operation
Public access to the building is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Scottsdale Center operates between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Events can fall within these hours, with exceptions coordinated with the Scottsdale Waterfront property management.
The Bear Down Conference space is equipped with three drop-down screens, a built-in desktop computer (only accessible for U of A personnel) and an adapter for laptops. Beyond basic access and instruction, on-site technology support is not available.
Driving directions to the U of A Scottsdale Center are at these links:
Parking at the U of A Scottsdale Center is free. Guests should park in the Scottsdale Waterfront parking garage. Park near Elevator B, and take Elevator B to the 2nd floor. There are U of A-reserved parking spaces on level P2 that guests can use.
For guests who would like to use a valet service, there is a paid valet in evenings outside Culinary Dropout. Valet parking for a large event can be arranged with Epic Valet at (480) 874-1234.