We encourage all students to view the attached PowerPoint materials for complete information on how to plan a successful event and become an effective and visable student organization on campus.
Planning a Successful Event at Drexel University (PowerPoint Video with Audio - 7min. 32sec - You can also navigate through this at your own speed)
Planning a Successful Event at Drexel University (PowerPoint only)
In addition, when you first have an idea about an event...
• Some examples of events that have been held in the past are dances, fund raisers, art exhibits, poetry readings, talent shows, charity auctions, food fairs, movies, carnivals, cultural fairs, theater productions, theme weeks, and fun runs.
• What kind of event is it?
• What are the goals for your event?
• How will your event benefit Drexel University students?
• Will your event be open to the general public?
• Is your event a duplication of another event? Has it been done in the past? What were its strength and weaknesses?
• Could the event possibly incur liability? What are the risks involved? Is it dangerous?
When you start to plan your event...
• Set a date and time for your event. Does it conflict with any other campus event (midterms, finals, other major student organization event, or a holiday)? If so, how will you resolve the conflict?
• Have you reserved a facility or venue to hold your event? For more info, click here
• Are you aware of the policies regarding the use of campus facilities?
• Will the event location attract or inhibit student attendance?
• What is the estimated attendance?
• Will you be selling tickets for your event?
• Will you need security to staff your event?
• Will you be having food at your event?
• Will you be requiring the services of an outside the University performer, caterer, band, speaker, dance troupe, etc? (If YES, follow this link for more information.)
• What are your sound requirements?
• How are you advertising?
• Do you have enough members and volunteers to help set up, run the event, and clean up afterward?
Money considerations...
• Have you developed a budget for the event?
• Will your event be co-sponsored by another student organization or University department?
• Will your organization be donating any proceeds to charity?
When all else fails, do you have a back up plan?
For help with all these event planning questions, contact a member of the Office of Campus Activities staff at 215-895-1328 or stop by our office.
