Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Event | Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Family Reunion | Leisure travel | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat | Wedding Ceremony/Reception | Youth Party | Youth Retreat/CampMaximum
Meeting:9500
Meeting:9500
Meeting
Rooms:80
Rooms:80
Maximum
Overnight:2000
Overnight:2000
About
About Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Southern Illinois University is the cultural and creative hub of southern Illinois, providing wide-ranging educational, entertainment and cultural opportunities for its students, faculty, staff and the public. SIU is located in Carbondale, the unofficial capital of southern Illinois. Carbondale possesses all the best of big city amenities, but maintains its small-town charm. Situated between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, the southern Illinois region is colloquially known as Little Egypt. The area provides a myriad of outdoor recreational activities and is known for its scenic beauty. The Shawnee National Forest encompasses over ¼ million acres covering a large portion of southern Illinois. Other popular sites include the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, Giant City State Park, Little Grand Canyon and several lakes.
During the COVID-19 global pandemic, SIU Carbondale is committed to offering programming options and hybrid event spaces during this trying time. We have the following amenties available to customers who are in need of resources:
During the COVID-19 global pandemic, SIU Carbondale is committed to offering programming options and hybrid event spaces during this trying time. We have the following amenties available to customers who are in need of resources:
- Meeting rooms preset with chairs 6' apart and videoconferencing abilities ready to use for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype and other videoconferencing software. Please see our Scheduling and Events Plan for more information. While external group reservations are limited to the Fall 2020 semester, we are booking space and events beyond this.
- A large variety of continuing education online courses available. Please visit continuinged.siu.edu for more information.
- Ability to provide hybrid events with onsite services/space and virtual conferencing options.
- SIU Carbondale will be offering virtual youth programming. For more information, please visit our youth programming website.
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
St Louis - 120 miles (nearest major airport), Paducah, KY - 72 miles (regional airport), Cape Girardeau, MO - 47 miles.
:
Williamson County (regional) - 15 minutes
Taxi | Bus | Uber
Onsite: Yes
Fee: Dependent on availability
CATERING
Various catering options available; offers customized service and professional assistance for elegant banquets, business luncheons, simple coffee breaks and summer camp options.Must Use In-House Catering

Cultural Catering

Venue Hosted Alcohol Permitted

Self-Service Alcohol Permitted

AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
9500 Attendees
80 Spaces
:
Theatre Style 9500 | Classroom Style 250 | Standing Reception 1400 | Seated Reception 1000
TECHNOLOGY
Computer labs and internet connectivity in meeting rooms.Yes
Free

Yes
Yes





RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol Consumption
Cannabis Industry-Friendly

Cannabis Consumption

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
2000 Overnight Guests
Residence Halls
Yes
Free

Cost:
Private Communal Semi-Private
