Frequently Asked Questions

• Yes, unless you are a USA affiliate you are more than welcome to use any caterer. We have a preferred caterer list, but you are not limited to the list.

• Yes, alcohol is allowed but it must be bought through and served by Aramark
  • Aramark Bar Pricing
  • (251) 460-7948
  • catering@southalabama.edu
• If alcohol is being served, a university police officer must be present per campus policy.
  • USAPD Event Officer Request Form
  • (251) 460-6312
  • police@southalabama.edu

• External Renters: Any scheduled event that is cancelled within 10 days of the booked event will incur a cancellation fee of $100, in addition to forfeit of the deposit. If the event is cancelled within 5 days of the booked event the cancellation fee will be one-half of the remaining balance of the rental fee plus any additional costs incurred, i.e. security, etc. and forfeit of the deposit. 
• USA Affiliates: In the event of cancellation by the Lessee, a 50% payment of the event balance will be due within (30) days of cancellation. Any scheduled event that is canceled within 10 days of the booked event will incur a cancellation fee of $100, in addition to 50% of the event balance. If the event is canceled within 5 days of the booked event the cancellation fee will be 75% of the remaining balance of the rental fee plus any additional costs incurred, i.e. security, etc. and forfeit of the deposit.

• Any event with a guest count over 150 require a security offer to be present.
• Any event that is serving alcohol require a security officer to be present.
  • USAPD Event Officer Request Form
  • (251) 460-6312
  • police@southalabama.edu

• Parking at the MAC is available to facility users at no cost on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays; however, no parking space is guaranteed. For any questions regarding location and availability please contact Parking Services.
  • (251) 461-1481
  • parkingservices@southalabama.edu

Tables, chairs, and an on-site staff member is included with all rentals, but some room rentals include more than others. See full pricing list for more information.