University of Denver
Conference and Event Services
1745 S High St
Denver, Colorado 80210
1745 S High St
Denver, Colorado 80210
Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Events | Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreats | Wedding Ceremonies | Wedding Receptions | Youth Retreat/CampsMaximum
Capacity:500
Capacity:500
On-Site
Spaces:80
Spaces:80
Maximum
Overnight:1,600
Overnight:1,600
The University of Denver (DU) is the Rocky Mountain Region's oldest and largest independent university
Davis Auditorium - Sturm Hall
Located in Sturm Hall, Davis Auditorium seats up to 487 and is nearby 40+ classrooms that can be used for breakout purposes
Community Room - this multipurpose venue is great for lectures, luncheons, and company meetings
Community Room: features include 2 built-in projectors with screens, wireless, PA system, small stage, adjacent catering prep area, and a variety of lighting options
Nelson Hall: air-conditioned accommodations; ADA rooms available as well
Residence hall apartment-style accommodations
Nagel Hall: air-conditioned accommodations and LEED-certified building
Nagel Hall "jack-and-jill" double occupancy bedroom
DU's Coors Fitness Center offers state-of-the-art workout equipment; fitness center access can be easily arranged for summer conference guests
Breathtaking outdoor areas; great for a variety of activities, including tented functions
Campus Green - ideal for picnics, barbecues, and teambuilding
Outdoor Function Space
Lecture-style classrooms available with built-in AV
Traditional classrooms can be used for breakout purposes or small meetings
Gates Concert Hall - capacity 971
Evans Memorial Chapel, built in 1878.jpg "Evans Memorial Chapel - available year-round for weddings and intimate gatherings")
Evans Memorial Chapel - available year-round for weddings and intimate gatherings
Harper Humanities Garden - outdoor wedding ceremony venue
Marion Gottesfeld Room - great for small wedding receptions and intimate functions
Ruffatto Hall - DU's newest classroom facility
DU is only 8 miles away from Downtown Denver! Guests can take the light rail from campus to downtown or the tech center.
University of Denver: Start from a Higher Place
About
About University of Denver
The University of Denver's (DU) 125-acre campus offers a variety of distinct venues for meetings, conferences, and special events with modern housing and dining options, a sports facility and a state-of-the-art performing arts center. Lodging amenities include air-conditioning, linens, 24-hr front desk, laundry room, and high speed internet. Our Denver event venue is located eight miles southeast of downtown with convenient light rail access, ample parking, on-site catering, technology support, and wireless internet access. No matter the occasion, University of Denver’s Conference and Event Services is committed to creating an exceptional experience for your guests—contact us today!
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Colorado Springs - 60
Boulder - 28
Mountains - 80
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Denver International Airport (DIA) - 40 minutes
Taxi | Bus | Train | Lyft | Uber
Onsite: Yes Fee
Fee: $10/day event parking
CATERING
University of Denver event services provides on-site catering from simple menus to upscale dining.Must Use In-House Catering
Venue Hosted Alcohol Permitted
Self-Service Alcohol Permitted
AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
500 Attendees
80 Spaces
:
Theatre Style 500 | Classroom Style 476 | Standing Reception 350 | Seated Reception 168
TECHNOLOGY
Wireless internet access is available throughout most of our Denver campus. Most classrooms are equipped with white board and basic tech: screen and LCD projector. Smart classrooms are available as well. Additional equipment is available through University of Denver’s on-site Event Media Support and Technology team.Yes
Free
Yes
Yes
RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol ConsumptionOVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
1,600 Overnight Guests
Residence Halls | Suite/Apt Style
Yes
Free
Private, Semi-Private, Communal
Accommodations
Accommodations
1,600
Total Number of
Overnight Guests
Overnight Guests
Accommodation Types
| Suite/Apartment Style | 260 rooms | 400 beds | image
Amenities include: 24-hr front desk service, laundry room, high-speed internet, underground parking, meeting rooms, and dining hall.
This accommodation has A/C
Amenities include: 24-hr front desk service, laundry room, high-speed internet, underground parking, meeting rooms, and dining hall.
This accommodation has A/C | Suite/Apartment Style | 250 rooms | 350 beds | image
Amenities include: 24-hr front desk service, laundry room, high-speed internet, nearby parking, meeting rooms, and nearby dining hall. This building is also LEED-certified.
This accommodation has A/C
Amenities include: 24-hr front desk service, laundry room, high-speed internet, nearby parking, meeting rooms, and nearby dining hall. This building is also LEED-certified.
This accommodation has A/C | Suite/Apartment Style | 200 rooms | 300 beds
Amenities include: 24-hr front desk service, laundry room, high-speed internet, nearby parking, main lounge, and nearby dining hall. Located paces away from the light rail station, with routes to Downtown Denver and the Tech Center.
This accommodation has A/C
Amenities include: 24-hr front desk service, laundry room, high-speed internet, nearby parking, main lounge, and nearby dining hall. Located paces away from the light rail station, with routes to Downtown Denver and the Tech Center.
This accommodation has A/C | Residence Halls
Amenities include: 24-hr front desk service, laundry room, high-speed internet, dining hall, nearby parking, and main lounge. Located paces away from the light rail station, with routes to Downtown Denver and the Tech Center.
Amenities include: 24-hr front desk service, laundry room, high-speed internet, dining hall, nearby parking, and main lounge. Located paces away from the light rail station, with routes to Downtown Denver and the Tech Center.
| Residence Halls | 200 rooms | 400 beds | image
Amenities include: 24-hr front desk service, laundry room, high-speed internet, nearby parking, main lounge, and nearby dining hall.
Amenities include: 24-hr front desk service, laundry room, high-speed internet, nearby parking, main lounge, and nearby dining hall.
Amenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
Event Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
500
Overall
476
Classroom
Style
Style
350
Standing
Reception
Reception
168
Seated
Catered Event
Catered Event
30
Outdoor /
Rooftop Space
Rooftop Space
Meeting + Event Spaces
| 60 Banquet Style | image
Beautiful room on the fifth floor of the new Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science building. Seats 60 at tables of 6 and up to 125 theater style.
Beautiful room on the fifth floor of the new Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science building. Seats 60 at tables of 6 and up to 125 theater style.
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DU's Harper Humanities Garden provides a peaceful background for outdoor wedding ceremonies, as well as picnics, barbecues, and other activities.
DU's Harper Humanities Garden provides a peaceful background for outdoor wedding ceremonies, as well as picnics, barbecues, and other activities.
| 487 Classroom Style | image
Offering stadium-style seating, this venue is great for workshops and presentations. Located in Sturm Hall, numerous classrooms are available nearby for breakout purposes.
Offering stadium-style seating, this venue is great for workshops and presentations. Located in Sturm Hall, numerous classrooms are available nearby for breakout purposes.
| 100 Banquet Style | 60 Classroom Style | image
Adorned with Italian marble columns, this elegant space is ideal for intimate gatherings and small wedding receptions.
Adorned with Italian marble columns, this elegant space is ideal for intimate gatherings and small wedding receptions.
| 152 Banquet Style | 80 Classroom Style | image
This multipurpose room features two built-in screens, two LCD projectors, a small stage, and numerous lighting options; ideal for luncheons, corporate meetings, and workshops.
This multipurpose room features two built-in screens, two LCD projectors, a small stage, and numerous lighting options; ideal for luncheons, corporate meetings, and workshops.
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Food + Beverage
Food + Beverage
Availability
Catering
University of Denver event services provides on-site catering from simple menus to upscale dining.Dining Options
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Located within Nelson Hall, this dining facility offers an "all-you-can-eat" buffet service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sodexo, DU's food service provider, is also pleased to accommodate special dietary needs.
Located within Nelson Hall, this dining facility offers an "all-you-can-eat" buffet service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sodexo, DU's food service provider, is also pleased to accommodate special dietary needs.
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Located within Centennial Halls, this dining facility offers an "all-you-can-eat" buffet service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sodexo, DU's food service provider, is also pleased to accommodate special dietary needs.
Located within Centennial Halls, this dining facility offers an "all-you-can-eat" buffet service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sodexo, DU's food service provider, is also pleased to accommodate special dietary needs.
Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
Denver International Airport (DIA) - 40 minutesNearby Cities
Colorado Springs - 60 miles | Boulder - 28 miles | Mountains - 80Transportation + Parking
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Anthony’s Pizza, Bruegger's Bagels, Chipotle, Einstein's Bagels, Fuhgidabowdit Pizza, Illegal Pete's, Jason’s Thai Bistro, Jerusalem Restaurant, Mustard’s Last Stand II, Pete’s University Park Café, The Pioneer, Spanky’s, Quiznos, Subway, Jordan’s Bistro and Pub, Tokyo Joe's.
Kaladi Brothers Coffee, Starbuck's Coffee (2 locations), Stella's Coffee House
Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Southwest Plaza, 16th Street Mall (Downtown)
Mann 8 Theater Cherry Creek Mall, Mann Tamarac 6, United Artists Colorado Center, United Artists Continental Theater, IMAX Theater
Butterfly Pavilion, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Zoo, Ocean Journey
Six Flags—Elitch Gardens, Water World, Dave & Busters, Red & Jerry's Entertainment Center, Gates Planetarium
Denver Art Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Children's Museum of Denver, Colorado History Museum, U.S. Mint.
Services
Services
Services
A qualified team providing equipment and media assistance.
For wired and wireless internet connections.
With over 5,000 parking spaces campus-wide.
DU has strong relationships with many local restaurants and businesses that offer discounts to summer conference guests via the DU Zone program. All guests staying in the residence halls receive a DU Zone card, which allows individuals to participate in a variety of local promotions.
Sodexo, DU’s food service provider, offers catering services for every occasion. From luncheons and barbeques, to weddings and cocktail receptions, Sodexo Catering is pleased to cater events throughout campus year-round.
