Event Policies

General Event Details

  1. Berkeley Forum events are open to all UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the public.

  2. Berkeley Forum events are conducted on UC Berkeley campus premises. As such, all university rules and policies will apply.

  3. Event-specific details will be posted on the Berkeley Forum’s website, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages in the days leading up to the event.

  4. Please be advised that all events organized by The Berkeley Forum are recorded and filmed. By attending one our events you understand that you may be photographed and filmed and waive any rights and/or claims related to such.

Ticket Purchases and Event Seating

  1. All events, including ticketed events, are free to UC Berkeley students, staff, faculty, and the general public.

  2. All attendees will be asked to present a valid ID at the venue that matches the name on the ticket.

  3. Tickets are non-transferable. While you may purchase a ticket on someone's behalf, their name must be listed on the ticket.

  4. Tickets are non-refundable, and all ticket sales are final.

  5. Having a ticket does not guarantee access to the event but does give the ticketholder priority over walk-ins until 10 minutes before the program is set to start, at which point walk-ins and ticketholders will have equal access to remaining seats. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the event is scheduled to start, or earlier.

  6. Seating will generally be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Security and Courtesy Policies

  1. Signs and banners are prohibited.

  2. All attendees are expected to respect the rules of order in the venue. Any sort of willful, intentional disturbance shall not be tolerated.

  3. The Berkeley Forum reserves the right to refuse entry or expel attendees who conduct themselves in an inappropriate manner. The Berkeley Forum kindly asks that attendees silence their cell phones upon entering the venue.

Note: We reserve the right to change these policies at any time by posting such changes on this page. Before attending one of our programs, please be sure to check our website for the most up-to-date information.