The Ohio State University-Events and Conferences
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The Ohio State University and our premier facilities are centrally located in Columbus, Ohio and is the perfect place to host your next conference, corporate/board meeting, holiday celebration, summer conference, camps, banquet, gala/fundraiser, and other special events. We have multiple facilities including the Ohio Union event venue on campus that has 34 dynamic spaces and sure to impress with 85,000 sq. ft. of rentable event spaces. We also can provide multiple venue options that include our Ohio Stadium and Rec Sports facilities. Our professional event services will make your event one to remember. The flexible event spaces can be set up in banquet, theater or 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 summer conference or camp. We successfully host many summer conferences each summer in multiple venue locations and executed by our Events and Conferences team, for example, 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
Meeting & Event Spaces
Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom
Named for two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin, the grand ballroom is the largest room in the Ohio Union and one of the largest ballrooms in Central Ohio. With its three beautiful chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows, this is the ideal space for large conferences, gatherings and special events.
The space can also be divided into the East and West ballrooms, and includes pre-function spaces ideal for registration or buffet tables. No matter what type of event you're hosting the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom is the perfect space to accommodate every event need.
The space can also be divided into the East and West ballrooms, and includes pre-function spaces ideal for registration or buffet tables. No matter what type of event you're hosting the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom is the perfect space to accommodate every event need.
Performance Hall and Potter Plaza
Known for the beautiful high ceilings, colorful chandeliers and large built-in stage, the Performance Hall is the second largest space in the Ohio Union. Often used for plenary sessions, banquets, and galas, it’s a great fit for an array of events.
Looking for a room with a unique feature? The east wall of the Performance Hall opens up to Potter Plaza, an outdoor area perfect for cocktail receptions or smaller gatherings.
Looking for a room with a unique feature? The east wall of the Performance Hall opens up to Potter Plaza, an outdoor area perfect for cocktail receptions or smaller gatherings.
Great Hall Meeting Room
Located on the first floor of the Ohio Union, the Great Hall Meeting Room is the most versatile room in the building. With the ability to divide the room into two medium or three smaller rooms, this space is ideal for receptions, breakout meetings and lectures.
Cartoon Room
Featuring artwork from Ohio State Alumni and local Ohio artists, the Cartoon Room offers a uniquely creative atmosphere. This room is a versatile meeting room that can function as one large meeting space or be split into two smaller sections.
US Bank Conference Theater
This state-of-the-art theater features a built-in stage, tech booth and green room and is a great private space for showing films or hosting seminars, performances and larger meetings. Each seat includes a wooden pull-out desk and a laptop outlet.
Food & Beverage Options
Traditional Dining Services (All-You-Care-To-Eat Options)
These traditional dining venues provide the full range of great-tasting, wholesome, comfort food you crave, with a touch of buckeye inspiration to nourish the minds of tomorrow. Plus, our Solutions station is exclusively dedicated to guests with vegetarian/vegan preferences and gluten-free or other dietary restrictions.
There are three locations convenient to each residential area of campus.
There are three locations convenient to each residential area of campus.
- Kennedy Traditions on South Campus
- Scott Traditions on North Campus
- Morrill Traditions on West Campus
Espress-OH
Warm-up with a specialty coffee or cool down with a scoop of homemade gelato in the Ohio Union coffee shop, Espress-OH. Conveniently located near the bus stop, stop by Espress-OH for a tasty treat and remember to check for special seasonal coffee creations throughout the year.
Union Market
The heart of OSU resides here. Located in the Ohio Union, the Union Market offers classic favorites at the Fired Up! grill, fresh salads at Across the Field, international fare at Buckeye Passports and fresh deli sandwiches and wraps at Dough-HIO. Cuisine includes Deli-Style Sandwiches, Entrees/Pastas/Wraps, Ice Cream, Pizza, Salad, Salad Bar, Soup, Specialty Coffees, Subs, Sushi, Yogurt/Fruit, Bagels/Muffins/Pastries
Sloopy's Diner
Experience a blast from the past in Sloopy's Diner at the Ohio Union! Catch all your breakfast favorites, diner-style classics and sandwiches named for student leaders and alumni at almost any hour of the day in this 1950's-inspired diner. Cuisine includes Breakfast Entrees, Breakfast Sandwiches, Deli-Style Sandwiches, Entrees/Pastas/Wraps, Salad, Soup, Yogurt/Fruit, Bagels/Muffins/Pastries
Woody's Tavern
In honor of our legendary Coach, Woody's Tavern, located in the Ohio Union, showcases pizza, Ohio's finest beer and wine, popcorn and good old-fashioned root beer. If the six foot high pizza oven alone doesn't make it the campus hot spot, its DJ booth and timeless charm of a brasserie will!
Catering options
University 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.
http://universitycatering.osu.edu/
http://universitycatering.osu.edu/
Accommodations
Overnight Room Attributes
South Campus High Rises (Smith-Steeb, Park-Stradley & Siebert Halls)
Smith-Steeb, Park-Stradley and Siebert are eleven story residence halls with resident rooms on floors two through eleven. Residence Halls are available May-July. Each building has the following features:
Each floor has four bathrooms, each containing a community sink area and individual-use, private, lockable rooms with shower and toilet.
Hall desk staffed 24 hours/day to respond to guest inquiries.
Study lounge space on each floor.
Kitchen facilities in either the basement or 1st floor.
Laundry facilities in basement.
A 3D virtual tour can be seen HERE
Each floor has four bathrooms, each containing a community sink area and individual-use, private, lockable rooms with shower and toilet.
Hall desk staffed 24 hours/day to respond to guest inquiries.
Study lounge space on each floor.
Kitchen facilities in either the basement or 1st floor.
Laundry facilities in basement.
A 3D virtual tour can be seen HERE
The Residence on 10th
The Residence on 10th is a six story residence hall with resident rooms on floors one through six. Residence Halls are available May-July. It has the following features:
Shared suite-style bathrooms.
Hall desk staffed 24 hours/day to respond to guest inquiries.
Study lounge space on each floor.
Kitchen facilities on the ground floor.
Laundry facilities on the ground floor.
Indoor bicycle storage available.
Dining Services adjacent to facility
A 3D virtual tour can be seen HERE
Shared suite-style bathrooms.
Hall desk staffed 24 hours/day to respond to guest inquiries.
Study lounge space on each floor.
Kitchen facilities on the ground floor.
Laundry facilities on the ground floor.
Indoor bicycle storage available.
Dining Services adjacent to facility
A 3D virtual tour can be seen HERE
University Hospitality District
When you are hosting a large event or conference in the Ohio Union during the academic year (August-April), University Hospitality District is your one-stop to finding the best hotels, transportation, and support services that Columbus, Ohio has to offer. Ask for the OSU rate and transportation to and from the Ohio Union. To learn more, visit http://www.uhdcolumbus.com/
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Venue Location + Transportation
Address
Conferences, Meetings and Events,
1739 N. High Street,
Columbus, Ohio 43210
1739 N. High Street,
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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Nearby Airport
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport - 12 minutes
Nearby International Airport
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport - 12 minutes
Parking
- Onsite Parking: Yes
- Car Charging Stations: Yes
Things to Know
Catering
- Must Use In-house Catering: Yes
- External Catering Allowed: No
- Can Bring in Own Food: no
- Food and Beverage Onsite: Yes
- Do you offer tables, chairs, and linens?: Yes
Technology
The Ohio Union and our venues offer 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.
- Guest Wi-Fi: Free
- Onsite Tech Support: Yes
- Wi-Fi in meeting space: Yes
- Equipment Available On-Site:
- LCD Projectors
- Projector Screen
- Laptops
- Microphones
- Sound System
- Custom Lighting
Venue Policies
- Alcohol Consumption: Yes
- Smoking Permitted: no
- Eco Friendly: Yes
- ADA Accessible: Yes
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Pet Friendly: Yes
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