University Event Planning Resources
Successful events are well planned with thorough attention given to every detail. Preparation is the key to your event success!
Rider's many experienced and knowledgeable event resources can assist with all stages of your event planning from space scheduling and promotion through event set up and catering. The Campus Event Planning page is designed as a guide to provide the information, campus contacts, and forms you need to plan.
- Scheduling a space for your event - You must submit your space request via Rider’s 25Live online scheduling program. See more information on the Scheduling webpage.
- Campus Event Planning Checklist (PDF) – Helpful guide for event planning.
- Campus Posting and Signage Policy (PDF) – Outline of the guidelines governing the posting policy at Rider University.
- Alcohol Compliance Form (PDF) – A required form for internal and external groups wishing to have alcohol at their events.
- Alcohol Policy for Internal Events (PDF) - Information for internal campus groups or departments wishing to have alcohol at an event.
- Alcohol Policy for External Events (PDF) - Information for external groups booking an event at Rider through Conference Services
- How to Request a Food Truck for your event (PDF) - instructions and a map of food truck parking locations on campus
Event Planning Contacts
Internal University Event Requests
- Scheduling assistance
Campus Events Scheduler at 609-896-5326 or scheduling@rider.edu - Event planning assistance and set up coordination
Assistant Director of Scheduling and Events at 609-896-7709 or events@rider.edu - Food service and catering
Rider Dining Catering at 609-896-5274 or ridercatering@rider.edu
Faculty and staff may place catering orders online at www.ridercatering.catertrax.com - Media Services and audiovisual needs
OIT Media Services at 609-896-5000, ext. 3000, option 4 or complete a ticket on-line at the Technology Help Desk
External Group Event Requests
Conference Services at 609-896-7337 or conferences@rider.edu