Northern Illinois University – Rockford

Northern Illinois University – Rockford

Event Types Welcomed

  • Adult Social Events
  • Corporate Social Events
  • Family Reunions
  • Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
  • Wedding Ceremonies
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Youth Parties

About

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Whether you are hosting a local or regional meeting or special celebration, NIU Rockford is easily accessible for attendees traveling from Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa or Indiana. With a variety of meeting spaces, full-service catering and nearby hotel accommodations, NIU Rockford is able to accommodate all your meetings and special event.  For arrangements and room locations, please view the capacity chart and floor maps.

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Meeting & Event Spaces

  • Max Capacity: 250 guests
  • Largest Classroom Style: 50
  • Largest Theatre Style: 250
  • Largest Auditorium Seating: 250
  • Largest Seated Reception: 90
  • Largest Standing Reception: 200

Featured Amenities

  • Cannabis-Friendly Cannabis Friendly
  • Eco-Friendly
  • Handicap Accessible
  • In-House Catering
  • Outdoor Space
  • Paid Parking
  • Taxi
  • Theater Seating
  • WiFi

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

 
8500 E. State St.,
Rockford, Illinois 61108

Transportation

  • LyftLyft
  • TaxiTaxi
  • UberUber

Nearby Airport

  • Rockford International Airport - 12 minutes

Nearby International Airport

  • Rockford International Airport - 12 minutes

Parking

  • Onsite Parking: Yes

Nearby Cities

Illinois Cities-
Loves Park, IL
Machesney Park, IL
Belvidere, IL
Rochelle, IL
Harvard, IL
Freeport, IL
Sycamore, IL

Wisconsin Cities:
Beloit, WI

Things to Know

Catering

  • Must Use In-house Catering: Yes
  • External Catering Allowed: No
  • Can Bring in Own Food: no
  • Cultural Catering Available: Yes
  • Food and Beverage Onsite: Yes

Technology

  • Guest Wi-Fi: Free
  • Onsite Tech Support: Yes
  • Wi-Fi in meeting space: Yes
  • Equipment Available On-Site:
    • Projector Screen
    • Laptops
    • Microphones
    • Sound System
    • Custom Lighting

Venue Policies

  • Alcohol Consumption: Yes
  • Smoking Permitted: no
  • Cannabis Industry-Friendly: Yes
  • Cannabis Consumption: No
  • Eco Friendly: Yes
  • ADA Accessible: Yes
  • Family Friendly: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No