Smaller Venues Chart

All events are important; therefore, we have also put together a list of traditional as well as unique spaces to host internal meetings, departmental training, staff events, and more. Since we are an academic institution, please be mindful of academic classes, privacy, building hours, parking limitations, and equipment availability for these event spaces.  

Traditional Event Venues

Venue Ideal for These Types of Events Things to Consider  
Student Center Terrace Receptions Parking near this facility can be limited.
Mitchell Center Waterman Globe Lobby Receptions All food service should be coordinated through Aramark Catering.
Dining Hall Conference Room Business meetings Parking near this facility can be limited. 

Non-Traditional Event Venues

Important Note: Many of our non-traditional event venues have extremely limited availability, as well as additional policies, procedures and protocols that govern their spaces. To check availability, please use the online reservations system.

Many of these areas are public thoroughfares and/or open public areas that can have a lot of student traffic depending on the timing of your event.

Venue Ideal for These Types of Events Things to Consider
Shelby Hall Lobby Receptions If you need tables and chairs you will need to use Blue Rents.
Blue Rents has the University-exclusive contract for event rentals. 
All food service should be coordinated through Aramark Catering.
Health Sciences Lobby Receptions If you need tables and chairs you will need to use Blue Rents.
Blue Rents has the University-exclusive contract for event rentals.
All food service should be coordinated through Aramark Catering.
Health Sciences Courtyard Receptions Since this is an outdoor venue, you should have a rain plan location also booked. 
Football Fieldhouse Lobby Receptions  
Humanities Courtyard Receptions  
Library Exhibit Area Receptions This venue has extremely limited availability. Advance bookings are highly recommended.
Laidlaw Lobby and/or Green Room Receptions This venue has extremely limited availability.
Student Recreation Center pool Pool parties This venue is extremely popular. Advance bookings are highly recommended. Please review the Campus Recreation Center’s policies.
Mitchell College of Business Library Lecture series, conferences, or meetings  
Mitchell College of Business Promenade Receptions