The Ohio State University

Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Events | Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Family Reunions | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreats | Wedding Ceremonies | Wedding Receptions | Youth Retreat/CampsMaximum
Capacity:3500
Capacity:3500
On-Site
Spaces:34
Spaces:34
Maximum
Overnight:3500
Overnight:3500
About
About The Ohio State University
The Ohio Union centrally located in Columbus, Ohio is the perfect place to host your next conference, corporate/board meeting, holiday celebration, wedding reception, banquet, gala/fundraiser and other special events. Our 34 dynamic spaces are sure to impress, and our professional Columbus event services will make your event one to remember. Most of our event spaces are flexible and can be set up in banquet, theater and classroom style to best suit your event, and the campus is conveniently located near a variety of restaurants, hotels, and local entertainment.
The Ohio State University’s Office of Summer Conference Housing welcomes the opportunity to host your next event. We successfully host many summer conferences in the Ohio Union, with summer conference housing available in our residence halls and dining facilities during the months of May, June and July. During the academic year, we have hotel accommodations available nearby.
Each summer season, Summer Conference Housing coordinates the residence hall housing, meeting space and traditional dining experiences of nearly 25,000 guests spread throughout over 125 unique events. No matter the size subject matter or scope we take pride in providing our guests with the finest Buckeye experience possible!
View some more of the features below to see why The Ohio State University should be your Columbus event venue for everything from corporate meetings to weddings and more!
Our coordination services include:
The Ohio State University’s Office of Summer Conference Housing welcomes the opportunity to host your next event. We successfully host many summer conferences in the Ohio Union, with summer conference housing available in our residence halls and dining facilities during the months of May, June and July. During the academic year, we have hotel accommodations available nearby.
Each summer season, Summer Conference Housing coordinates the residence hall housing, meeting space and traditional dining experiences of nearly 25,000 guests spread throughout over 125 unique events. No matter the size subject matter or scope we take pride in providing our guests with the finest Buckeye experience possible!
View some more of the features below to see why The Ohio State University should be your Columbus event venue for everything from corporate meetings to weddings and more!
Our coordination services include:
- Providing a pre-consultation meeting to organize and refine your housing, residence hall meeting space and traditional dining needs
- Arranging for the delivery of University Services including housing, traditional dining, residence hall facility meeting room needs and more
- Providing office services, technology and support
- Following up and physically checking on arrangements prior to guests’ arrival, to ensure that all arrangements are delivered as expected and requested
- Providing a comprehensive final invoice for all requested services
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
:John Glenn Columbus International Airport - 12 minutes
Taxi | Bus | Metro | Lyft | Uber
Onsite: Yes Fee
CATERING
University Catering is the exclusive caterer for the Ohio Union. Our talented food and beverage team is eager to enhance your meeting or special event with culinary creations guaranteed to delight your guests! Whether your event calls for a casual lunch buffet, outdoor cocktail reception, or elegant plated dinner, University Catering will prepare a menu that, paired with our innovative event spaces and dedicated staff, will make your event a surefire success.Must Use In-House Catering

Cultural Catering

Venue Hosted Alcohol Permitted

Self-Service Alcohol Permitted

AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
3500 Attendees
34 Spaces
:
Theatre Style 1500 | Classroom Style 750 | Standing Reception 1500 | Seated Reception 850
TECHNOLOGY
The Ohio Union offers many special event accommodations including built-in audio visual equipment and free wireless internet. Staging, dance floors, and specialty lighting are available upon request to enhance your event.With over 90 LCD screens throughout the building and built-in audio visual equipment, such as LCD projectors and screens in almost every room, the Union is able to accommodate many technology needs. Several spaces boast AV Booths and specialty lighting.
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Free

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RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol Consumption
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
3500 Overnight Guests
AC Singles & Doubles
Yes
Free

Suite Style and Hallway Pod Style
