The University of Rhode Island
URI Conference Office
10 Tootell Road, Suite#1
Kingston, Rhode Island 02881-1124
10 Tootell Road, Suite#1
Kingston, Rhode Island 02881-1124
Event Types Welcomed
Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreats | Wedding Ceremonies | Wedding Receptions | Youth Retreat/CampsMaximum
Capacity:7657
Capacity:7657
On-Site
Spaces:102
Spaces:102
Maximum
Overnight:5000
Overnight:5000
Winner: Best Mid-Market Venue
University of Rhode Island, Classic New England Campus
Blended with Modern Architecture
with State of the Art Classrooms
16 miles to Newport, RI
9 miles from Narragansett Beach, RI
URI Campus Quadrangle
Edwards Auditorium 
Hillside Traditional Residence Hall
Brookside Residence Hall Suites
Brookside Residence Hall Suites - Living Room
Brookside Residence Hall Suites - Kitchen
Brookside Residence Hall Suites - Private Bedroom
Brookside Residence Hall Bistro 
Brookside Residence Hall Lounge
Mainfare Dining Hall
Ryan Center, 7657 seat arena
Meade Football Stadium
Recreation and Varsity Fields
Yoga on the Quad
Thomas Ryan Auditorium
Memorial Student Union Ballroom
Unique Dining Locations
Exhibitor Space
Tent w/seating for 600 guests 
Lobster Bake
Youth Tournaments
Fundraisers
Over 30 acres of multi-purpose green space
Keaney Gym, RI Special Olympics State Games 
Boss Ice Arena
About
About The University of Rhode Island
How would 400 miles of pristine coastline impact attendance at your next Rhode Island event...
Hard to tell for sure, but many of the conferences and gatherings convening in the Ocean State for the first-time report record attendance. Rhode Island enjoys a reputation as being a truly unique destination. URI is conveniently located near beautiful Newport, RI. The University offers award-winning dining, extensive housing accommodations, state-of-the-art meeting spaces, and a complete recreational complex including a 24/7 ice arena. Our amenities coupled with our proximity to Newport (America’s first resort), New England’s finest beaches, and a beautiful rural setting, are the perfect ingredients to create a successful and memorable Rhode Island event. Convenient access to Amtrak, I-95, and TF Green airport, reduces stress for your guests and lowers the cost of travel.
Come experience the “Ocean State” and discover why our coastal venue in Kingston, RI has a reputation to impress!
Hard to tell for sure, but many of the conferences and gatherings convening in the Ocean State for the first-time report record attendance. Rhode Island enjoys a reputation as being a truly unique destination. URI is conveniently located near beautiful Newport, RI. The University offers award-winning dining, extensive housing accommodations, state-of-the-art meeting spaces, and a complete recreational complex including a 24/7 ice arena. Our amenities coupled with our proximity to Newport (America’s first resort), New England’s finest beaches, and a beautiful rural setting, are the perfect ingredients to create a successful and memorable Rhode Island event. Convenient access to Amtrak, I-95, and TF Green airport, reduces stress for your guests and lowers the cost of travel.
Come experience the “Ocean State” and discover why our coastal venue in Kingston, RI has a reputation to impress!
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Newport -16
Boston -80
New York City -160
Providence - 30
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T. F. Green - 30 minutes
Taxi | Bus | Train | Lyft | Uber
Onsite: Yes Free
CATERING
University of Rhode Island has full-service catering, award winning dining halls and local Newport area restaurants.Must Use In-House Catering
Cultural Catering
Venue Hosted Alcohol Permitted
AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
7657 Attendees
102 Spaces
:
Theatre Style 7657 | Classroom Style 920 | Standing Reception 500 | Seated Reception 300
TECHNOLOGY
All URI classrooms offer modern amenities to meet all your technology needs. Campus-wide WIFI is available for all groups on campus.Yes
Free
Yes
Yes
RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol ConsumptionOVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
5000 Overnight Guests
Residence Halls (A/C & Non A/C)|Suite/Apt Style|Nearby Hotel(s)
Yes
Free
Cost:
Private, Semi-Private, Communal
Accommodations
Accommodations
5000
Total Number of
Overnight Guests
Overnight Guests
Accommodation Types
This accommodation has A/C | Residence Halls | 275 beds | image
| Residence Halls | 399 beds | image
| Residence Halls | 241 beds | image
| Residence Halls | 258 beds | image
| Residence Halls | 213 beds | image
| Residence Halls | 157 beds | image
| Residence Halls | 357 beds | image
| Residence Halls | 358 beds | image
| Residence Halls | 403 beds | image
| Residence Halls | 621 beds | image
| Residence Halls | 159 beds | image
| Residence Halls | 118 beds | image
| Residence Halls | 130 beds | image
| Residence Halls | 114 beds | image
| Residence Halls | 128 beds | image
Amenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
Event Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
7657
Overall
920
Classroom
Style
Style
500
Standing
Reception
Reception
300
Seated
Catered Event
Catered Event
Meeting + Event Spaces
| 300 Banquet Style | 360 Classroom Style | image
http://web.uri.edu/memorialunion/event-services/rooms-and-rates/
http://web.uri.edu/memorialunion/event-services/rooms-and-rates/
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Home to the URI Women’s Varsity Volleyball & Men’s Club Volleyball teams as well as locker rooms and showers for teams such as soccer, baseball, volleyball and track along with Men’s & Women’s recreational locker rooms and showers.
Home to the URI Women’s Varsity Volleyball & Men’s Club Volleyball teams as well as locker rooms and showers for teams such as soccer, baseball, volleyball and track along with Men’s & Women’s recreational locker rooms and showers.
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Features an eight-lane Lap Swim Pool, 14-feet deep Diving Pool and a warm water, four-lane Recreational/Instructional Pool. The Tootell Center also includes Men’s/Women’s locker rooms, Group Exercise Studio and West Gymnasium.
Features an eight-lane Lap Swim Pool, 14-feet deep Diving Pool and a warm water, four-lane Recreational/Instructional Pool. The Tootell Center also includes Men’s/Women’s locker rooms, Group Exercise Studio and West Gymnasium.
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The Fascitelli Fitness Center features the latest technology and has the capability of offering unique interactive fitness equipment and other facility amenities to enhance the user’s experience. Fascitelli includes the West Cardio Area, East Cardio Area, Lower Level, Circuit Training Area and North & South Functional Areas.
The Fascitelli Fitness Center features the latest technology and has the capability of offering unique interactive fitness equipment and other facility amenities to enhance the user’s experience. Fascitelli includes the West Cardio Area, East Cardio Area, Lower Level, Circuit Training Area and North & South Functional Areas.
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Tennis Courts, Beck Baseball Field, Soccer Practice and Recreation Field, Soccer Complex, Football Practice Field, Meade Stadium, Field Hockey Field, and Softball Field.
Tennis Courts, Beck Baseball Field, Soccer Practice and Recreation Field, Soccer Complex, Football Practice Field, Meade Stadium, Field Hockey Field, and Softball Field.
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The Ryan Center is a 200,000 square foot venue that boasts three tiers of seating in the arena to bring all 7,800 seats within 74-feet of the court, creating a frenzied atmosphere for both sporting events and concerts alike. A portable stage is available for concerts and performance events and the event floor itself can seat up to 500
The Ryan Center is a 200,000 square foot venue that boasts three tiers of seating in the arena to bring all 7,800 seats within 74-feet of the court, creating a frenzied atmosphere for both sporting events and concerts alike. A portable stage is available for concerts and performance events and the event floor itself can seat up to 500
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Opened in 1991, features a six-lane, 200-meter indoor track, including eight lanes on the straightaways, fitness center, weight room and four basketball courts.
Opened in 1991, features a six-lane, 200-meter indoor track, including eight lanes on the straightaways, fitness center, weight room and four basketball courts.
Food + Beverage
Food + Beverage
Availability
Catering
University of Rhode Island has full-service catering, award winning dining halls and local Newport area restaurants.Dining Options
URI's award winning dining program provides your group with options everyone can enjoy.
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Mainfare Dining Hall is a five time National Grand Prize Winner of the Loyal E. Horton Dining Award.
Mainfare features a burger/hot dog station, asian stir fry/pasta station, deli station and a homestyle station.
https://web.uri.edu/dining/mainfare-dining-hall-2/
Mainfare Dining Hall is a five time National Grand Prize Winner of the Loyal E. Horton Dining Award.
Mainfare features a burger/hot dog station, asian stir fry/pasta station, deli station and a homestyle station.
https://web.uri.edu/dining/mainfare-dining-hall-2/
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Butterfield Dining Hall was named the Gold Winner of the Loyal E. Horton Dining Award in 2017.
Butterfield features an omlet station, pizza/italian pasta station, burritos/quesadilla station, deli station, homestyle station and a soup/salad station.
https://web.uri.edu/dining/butterfield-dining-hall/
Butterfield Dining Hall was named the Gold Winner of the Loyal E. Horton Dining Award in 2017.
Butterfield features an omlet station, pizza/italian pasta station, burritos/quesadilla station, deli station, homestyle station and a soup/salad station.
https://web.uri.edu/dining/butterfield-dining-hall/
Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
T. F. Green - 30 minutesNearby Cities
Newport -16 miles | Boston -80 miles | New York City -160 miles | Providence - 30Transportation + Parking
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Services
Services
Services
Collaborating with URI Conferences and Special Programs allows you to focus on your program while we manage the details. Our complete consultation, coordination and program development assistance will generate a sense of comfort and ease in the planning process. The following services can be specifically tailored to produce your event at the highest quality:
- Scheduling of event: Venue, Date, On-campus or Off-campus
- Hotel/Facility contract negotiations
- Catering coordination
- Consulting services regarding content, speaker, etc.
- Audio-Visual equipment arrangements
- Menu selection within budget
- Develop a comprehensive budget
- Monitor registration/budget to ensure financial goals
- Receive, receipt, deposit all payment types (checks, cash, purchase orders and credit cards)
- Detailed financial reporting to client to include account reconciliation
- Invoice/Bill payment
- Online registration
- Onsite registration
- Meeting oversight/coordination
- Preparation of name tags, participant list, meal tickets
- Coordination of travel arrangements (air, ground, local, etc.)
Technology
Technology
Equipment Available On-Site
Description
All URI classrooms offer modern amenities to meet all your technology needs. Campus-wide WIFI is available for all groups on campus.Technology
Hybrid solutions complete with Webex and Zoom licenses to accomodate any event. All URI classrooms have at least one active ethernet port for use with the internet. The classrooms also feature technology stations with HDMI and video projection equipment. Free Campus-wide Wi-Fi is also available to the groups on campus, a password will be given to the group to enable access.
