Oxford College of Emory University
Event Types Welcomed
About
The birthplace of Emory University, Oxford College in Oxford, Georgia features historically rich architecture surrounding a verdant campus quadrangle known as Emory’s “temple in the trees,” as well as the latest in meeting, performance, and classroom technology, and a variety of recreational spaces. Oxford College is equipped with several technology enabled classrooms and technology-enhanced conference rooms that enable visitors to facilitate engaging lectures and presentations.
In addition to modern amenities, event spaces and a unique campus, Oxford College offers competitive pricing to help stretch your budget and get the most value from your summer experience. Oxford College Events and Conferences (OCEC) is available to manage operations for events and handles logistical steps such as coordinating rental and use of facilities for those planning an event on campus.
Nearby attractions include: “Hollywood of the South” self-guided tours for films such as; My Cousin Vinny, The Fighting Temptations, Madea’s Family Reunion, and the Dukes of Hazzard television show, Historic Downtown Covington, Ashton Hills Golf Club, and the Oaks Golf Course ensuring that visitors will have no shortage of exciting things to do in the area . View below for more details on what makes Oxford College of Emory University the best event and meeting space in the Oxford, Georgia area!
Meeting & Event Spaces
Candler Hall Student Center - Rathskeller
Large room with upper balcony, casual seating and serving area with built-in A/V capabilities, with adjacent kitchen
Candler Hall Student Center - Hossain-Kabir Roo
Large room with multiple sofas, chairs, carpeted and containing baby grand piano and built-in A/V system
Language Hall
o Two classrooms upstairs and two classrooms downstairs, all equipped with projection and A/V technologies
o Small lobbies on both floors ideal for small breakout groups
o Small lobbies on both floors ideal for small breakout groups
Humanities Hall
o Two classrooms upstairs, both equipped with projection and A/V technologies, capacities range from 30 to 60
o Small conference room downstairs, equipped with projection and A/V technologies, capacity 30
o Small conference room downstairs, equipped with projection and A/V technologies, capacity 30
Pierce Hall
Three classrooms upstairs and four classrooms downstairs, all equipped with projection and A/V technologies. Each classroom has a capacity of 25 - 35. Two art studios and two collaborative work spaces downstairs.
Seney Hall - classrooms
o Five regular classrooms, all equipped with projection and A/V technologies
o Activities booked in Seney should be lecture or discussion — no crafts or exercise
o Activities booked in Seney should be lecture or discussion — no crafts or exercise
Seney Hall - conference room
Equipped with projection and A/V technologies. Activities booked in Seney should be lecture or discussion — no crafts or exercise.
Williams Hall
o Williams Hall is managed and booked as a performance and a multimedia space equipped with digital projection, sound, and lighting. It also has a suspended Marley dance floor and full mirrors can be opened on three sides of the floor.
- Use of any built-in AV equipment requires a Conference Coordinator to assist, supervise or train on the equipment.
o A grand piano is available to professional musicians only by permission from OCEC.
o No food or drink is permitted in Williams Hall, and soft soled shoes, socks or bare feet must be worn on the dance floor.
o Seats 187, theater style. Additional chair seating is possible.
- Use of any built-in AV equipment requires a Conference Coordinator to assist, supervise or train on the equipment.
o A grand piano is available to professional musicians only by permission from OCEC.
o No food or drink is permitted in Williams Hall, and soft soled shoes, socks or bare feet must be worn on the dance floor.
o Seats 187, theater style. Additional chair seating is possible.
Day Chapel
o The Oxford Chapel is available for worship, meetings or performances and is equipped with projection and A/V technologies
o Piano and a raised front “stage” area
o No food or drink is permitted in the chapel
o Nothing may be hung or attached to the walls or altar
o Seat 170 in chairs
o Piano and a raised front “stage” area
o No food or drink is permitted in the chapel
o Nothing may be hung or attached to the walls or altar
o Seat 170 in chairs
Allen Memorial United Methodist Church
Available to Groups requiring a large facility (seats approximately 400)
Tarbutton Performing Art Center - Theater
State of the art, built in multimedia capabilities. A Conference Coordinator must be present if the control booth is being used.
Tarbutton Performing Art Center - Chorale Rehearsal Room
Tiered seating, equipped with piano and projection and A/V technologies
Tarbutton Performing Art Center - Green Room
Fitted with a bank of makeup mirrors and space for dressing for plays or talent shows. This room has exterior entrance/exit and is equipped with projection technology.
Tarbutton Performing Art Center - Art Room
Designed as an art studio. This room has a sink and exterior entrance/exit.
Tarbutton Performing Art Center - Instrumental Rehearsal Room
An acoustically insulated room that can be used for music rehearsal of small groups. Two individual practice rooms, one equipped with a piano, are also available to music camps.
Athletic Center
The Gymnasium is available at certain times for Conference Group scheduling. This should be scheduled though OCEC before arrival.
o Shoes with cleats, leather soles, sandals and open toes are not allowed in the Gym
o Basketballs and volleyballs will be made available as long as the supply lasts. Groups may wish to furnish their own equipment.
The Pool may be scheduled for open recreation through OCEC. The Athletic Department charges a fee for pool use and lifeguards, arranged and billed by OCEC.
o A maximum of 50 may be in the pool at one time
o Swimmers may not enter the pool until the lifeguards have given them safety instructions and approval to enter the water.
o All swimmers must wear regulation swimsuits and should shower before entering the pool.
Weight Room: Special permission required. Contact OCEC. Participants must be 18 or over and sign a waiver.
o Shoes with cleats, leather soles, sandals and open toes are not allowed in the Gym
o Basketballs and volleyballs will be made available as long as the supply lasts. Groups may wish to furnish their own equipment.
The Pool may be scheduled for open recreation through OCEC. The Athletic Department charges a fee for pool use and lifeguards, arranged and billed by OCEC.
o A maximum of 50 may be in the pool at one time
o Swimmers may not enter the pool until the lifeguards have given them safety instructions and approval to enter the water.
o All swimmers must wear regulation swimsuits and should shower before entering the pool.
Weight Room: Special permission required. Contact OCEC. Participants must be 18 or over and sign a waiver.
Food & Beverage Options
Catering options
Accommodations
Overnight Room Attributes
Fleming Hall
Elizer Hall
Murdy Hall and Elizer Hall combine to be the largest residential complex on campus containing 350 residents. The co-ed complex consists of single gender floors and co-ed floors. Additional items in the complex include small laundry rooms and community bathrooms on each floor. Laundry on campus is free in all of the residence halls. Each student room has its own sink, individual climate control, and captains bed which allows more space for students belongings.
Murdy Hall and Elizer Hall amenities include one demonstration kitchen located on the first floor of Murdy Hall, 4 terraces, and a wealth of community lounges and study rooms for student use. The Elizer Hall lobby features a flat panel television, pool table, and a ping pong table for the students enjoyment.
Murdy Hall and Elizer Hall amenities include one demonstration kitchen located on the first floor of Murdy Hall, 4 terraces, and a wealth of community lounges and study rooms for student use. The Elizer Hall lobby features a flat panel television, pool table, and a ping pong table for the students enjoyment.
Murdy Hall
Murdy Hall and Elizer Hall combine to be the largest residential complex on campus containing 350 residents. The co-ed complex consists of single gender floors and co-ed floors. Additional items in the complex include small laundry rooms and community bathrooms on each floor. Laundry on campus is free in all of the residence halls. Each student room has its own sink, individual climate control, and captains bed which allows more space for students belongings.
Murdy Hall and Elizer Hall amenities include one demonstration kitchen located on the first floor of Murdy Hall, 4 terraces, and a wealth of community lounges and study rooms for student use.
Murdy Hall and Elizer Hall amenities include one demonstration kitchen located on the first floor of Murdy Hall, 4 terraces, and a wealth of community lounges and study rooms for student use.
Haygood Hall
Haygood Hall features the smallest, most intimate communities on campus. This co-ed building features single gender floors, small laundry rooms in each hall, and its residents share community bathrooms. Laundry on campus is free in the residence halls.
Haygood Hall's amenities include three community kitchens, three study rooms, an elevator, a terrace, and a courtyard. Additionally, four community lounges feature different spaces for students to utilize for study and entertaining. Two of the lounges have a flat panel television.
Haygood is convenient to many areas on campus. It is the closest building to the Dining Hall, the ATM, and the Nature Trails. Also, Haygood features parking right outside your door.
Haygood Hall's amenities include three community kitchens, three study rooms, an elevator, a terrace, and a courtyard. Additionally, four community lounges feature different spaces for students to utilize for study and entertaining. Two of the lounges have a flat panel television.
Haygood is convenient to many areas on campus. It is the closest building to the Dining Hall, the ATM, and the Nature Trails. Also, Haygood features parking right outside your door.
Jolley Residential Center
The Jolley Residential Center, colloquially known as the JRC, sprawls along the north side of the Quad. It consists of Bonnell, Dowman, Dickey and Stone Halls, which are connected by lounges and study rooms. Though the JRC can be a co-ed complex, all floors are single sex. All rooms in the JRC are double occupancy, except for two rooms in Dowman, which are triples. Amenities in the complex are a community kitchen, three television lounges, and vending machines. The hall office also has games, kitchen supplies, and other items for check-out. Three of the four halls have laundry facilities which offer complementary use of the machines.
Featured Amenities
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Air Conditioning
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Business Center
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Car Charging Station
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Eco-Friendly
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Fitness Center
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Handicap Accessible
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Outdoor Space
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Overnight Rooms
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Paid Parking
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Running Trails
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Sports Facilities
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Taxi
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Theater Seating
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WiFi
Venue Location + Transportation
Address
801 Emory Street,
Oxford, Georgia 30054
Oxford, Georgia 30054
Transportation
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Lyft
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Taxi
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Uber
Nearby Airport
- ATL - 50 minutes
Nearby International Airport
- Hartsfield Jackson International - 50 minutes
Parking
- Onsite Parking: Yes
- Car Charging Stations: Yes
Nearby Cities
Covington, GA
Conyers, GA
Atlanta, GA
Augusta, GA
Things to Know
Catering
- Must Use In-house Catering: No
- External Catering Allowed: Yes
- Can Bring in Own Food: yes
- Cultural Catering Available: Yes
- Food and Beverage Onsite: Yes
Technology
Oxford College provides state of the art technology in all classrooms and performance spaces.
- Guest Wi-Fi: Free
- Onsite Tech Support: Yes
- Wi-Fi in meeting space: Yes
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Equipment Available On-Site:
- Projector Screen
- Laptops
- Microphones
- Sound System
Venue Policies
- Smoking Permitted: no
- Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No
- Cannabis Consumption: No
- Eco Friendly: Yes
- ADA Accessible: Yes
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