Meetings, Events & Conference Services
Office of Meetings, Events, and Conference Services
The Office of Meetings, Events, and Conference Services at Saint Mary's College of California is dedicated to delivering memorable experiences through detailed planning and execution. We provide innovative, tailored solutions that enhance the social, cultural, recreational, and educational development of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the greater campus community. By fostering interdepartmental collaboration, partnering with stakeholders, maintaining high standards of service, we aim to maximize the impact of each event and contribute to the college’s mission of excellence in education and engagement.
Front Office Hours:
Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Contact Us
SMC Community (internal events only)
email Scheduling@mdm56.net to submit Event Resource Requests
Camp & Conference Inquiries
Contact Jaime Scobel, Associate Director Jaime.Scobel@mdm56.net
New & Returning Clients
Contact Karen Cresci, Director Karen.Cresci@mdm56.net
Meetings, Events & Conference Services
Host your next event at SMC! Tucked away in the beautiful Moraga Valley, in the heart of the East Bay hills, Saint Mary’s College of California offers an ideal destination for your event in a picturesque and serene environment. Saint Mary’s College is the optimal location for your guests to meet or celebrate or to engage in conversation around an event topic. Saint Mary’s has several different types of event venues on campus that can accommodate the different types of events. Whether it’s a fundraising event in the Soda Center, or a Wedding in the Redwood Grove, or an intimate speaking event in Hagerty Lounge, Saint Mary’s is a one stop shop for all your event needs. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and come to Saint Mary’s. Saint Mary’s College is just across the bay from San Francisco and 20 minutes east from the Oakland International Airport. #BookSMC #CelebrateatSMC #StayatSMC #SayIdotoSMC #MeetatSMC
Weddings & Special Events
Every event is special, but an event at Saint Mary's is one to remember. Host your next celebration whether a wedding, birthday or holiday party, in one of our vintage indoor spaces or breathtaking outdoor venues. Surround you and your guests in the college's timeless elegance.
#SayIdotoSMC
Internal Events
Are you an Office or Department within Saint Mary's? Visit our Saint Mary's Community Events page for information on how to plan your next on-campus event.
*Please note that requests for rooms need to be submitted per policy. If your request is submitted less than the required days in advance there may be fees assessed to accomodate your needs.
Quick Facts and Information for the Scheduling of Courses and Non-Class Events
Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation is the host of many great recreation and fitness facilities primarily, the Joseph Alioto Recreation Center! It boasts a 13,800 Sq Ft fitness area with state of the art equipment, Double Gym and Single gym used for multiple sports, a functional training room, group exercise room, spin room, swimming pool, and hydrotherapy spa! Ranked in the top 15 college recreation centers in the country, JARC is everything you will need and more for your fitness and recovery needs!