Important note: All Event requests must be placed through 25Live a minimum of 14 business days prior to the event start date.
CSU Channel Islands offers a variety of classroom and lecture spaces designed to support workshops, trainings, lectures, presentations, meetings, and academic programs. From small-group learning environments to larger lecture-style venues, these spaces provide flexible options for events requiring instructional technology, comfortable seating, and professional presentation capabilities.
Whether you are hosting a departmental training, guest speaker, workshop, orientation, or academic conference, our classroom and lecture spaces offer a range of capacities and room configurations to meet your needs.
Explore the locations below to learn more about each venue's features, capacities, and recommended uses. All space requests must be submitted through 25Live and approved prior to use.
What it looks like → 
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 110 |
| Space Type | Lecture Hall |
| Best For | Keynotes, Seminars, Guest Speakers, Large Meetings |
| Technology | Built-in A.V. |
Overview
Aliso Lecture Hall is one of CSUCI's premier presentation venues, designed for lectures, seminars, keynote speakers, and large meetings. The space offers fixed auditorium-style seating in a comfortable, climate-controlled environment, making it ideal for events where attendees are focused on a central presenter or presentation.
Features
- Seating for up to 110 guests
- Fixed podium
- Fixed padded seating
- Built-in audiovisual equipment
- Wireless internet access
- Climate-controlled environment
Ideal Uses
- Guest speakers
- Keynote presentations
- Department forums
- Academic lectures
- Professional development programs
- Large business meetings
Recommended For
If your event involves a single presenter speaking to a large audience, Aliso Lecture Hall is often the best classroom-style venue on campus before moving into larger event spaces such as the Grand Salon.
Aliso Hall Layout (PDF, 2.04MB)
What it looks like →
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 10-60 |
| Space Type | Classroom |
| Best For | Workshops, Trainings, Meetings, Lectures |
| Technology | Built-in A.V. |
Overview
Bell Tower classrooms provide flexible learning environments that accommodate a variety of event types, from small group discussions to mid-sized lectures. Centrally located and climate-controlled, these rooms offer a professional setting for instructional and presentation-based events.
Features
- Built-in audiovisual technology
- Whiteboards
- Flexible classroom seating
- Climate-controlled environment
- Convenient campus location
Ideal Uses
- Workshops
- Trainings
- Staff meetings
- Academic presentations
- Small conferences
What it looks like →
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | up to 60 |
| Space Type | Lecture / Presentation Venue |
| Best For | Board Meetings, Presentations, Strategic Planning Sessions |
| Technology | Full A.V. Setup |
Overview
The Smith Decision Center is designed for high-level presentations, board meetings, and collaborative discussions. The space combines lecture-style presentation capabilities with breakout areas and modern technology to support a wide range of professional and academic events.
Features
- 60-person U-shaped auditorium
- Breakout rooms for 10–12 participants
- Lounge-style lobby
- Full audiovisual capabilities
- Power access at every seat
- Wi-Fi and climate control
Ideal Uses
- Board meetings
- Executive presentations
- Strategic planning sessions
- Leadership retreats
- Academic symposiums
- Professional development events