Although the Office of Conference Services does not control classroom space on campus, we are able to arrange meeting rooms and breakout spaces of any style and size for your conference. From a conference room of 15 to the 21,000-seat Schottenstein Arena, Conference Services has a vast amount of facilities and resources at its disposal.
By clicking the links below you will be redirected to that venue's website. Conference Services works with all venues on campus to create the best package for your event.
| Venue/Service | Description |
| Royer Activity Center |
During the summer conference season, Royer Activity Center on North Campus is operated through the Office of Conference Services. With two large rooms, the North Room and the Living Room, and two breakout spaces, Royer is the perfect place for classroom sessions, registration, intimate performances, or just a pizza party. Please see our rates sheet for pricing information. |
| Academic Classrooms |
Conference Services may request the use of academic classrooms for our clients. However, specific classroom assignments are not made until after the Summer Quarter Academic schedule is finalized. |
| The Fawcett Conference Center |
With more than 40,000 square feet, The Fawcett Center accommodates meetings of two to 1,000, with on-site technology to support communication flow between classrooms or continents.
The Fawcett Center Web Site |
| The Blackwell Inn at Fisher College |
The Blackwell is an upscale hotel like none other, featuring the very best in guest service and comfort, and the highest levels of technology and resources. Located on the Fisher College of Business campus of The Ohio State University, The Blackwell is close to the city's arts, entertainment, sports and business centers.
The Blackwell Inn Web Site |
| The Drake Performance and Event Center |
The Drake Performance and Event Center is home to a 600-seat proscenium arch theatre and a 275-seat black box theatre. With its Main Lounge, glass lounges, and various breakout spaces overlooking the Olentangy River, it is perfect for your next event. Please contact Matthew Gaul at 614-292-8597 for more information. |
| The Ohio Union |
The Ohio Union provides various venues for many different types of events such as meetings, concerts, lectures, conventions, conferences, dances and banquets. All OSU and Columbus community members are welcome to reserve space at the Union for such events.
The Ohio Union Event Services |
| The Jerome Schottenstein Center |
Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center is located on the campus of The Ohio State University. The multi-purpose venue is the home of Buckeye basketball and hockey... as well as the site of concerts, family shows and touring productions.
The Jerome Schottenstein Center Web Site |
| Dining Services |
The Ohio State University has a variety of options for you group's dining experience. With traditional commons, cafés and bistros, and on-campus catering, Conference Services can fill almost any dining request. |
| Meal Cards |
All of our dining locations use magnetic strip meal cards for admittance. Groups may decide for each participant to have his or her own meal card, or they may use counter cards in which the entire group, or subsets of the group use a single card with multiple meals programmed on it. Your conference assistant will be able to assist you in choosing which is best for your group.
We are also able to place a monetary amount on your meal cards that can be used anywhere that accepts BuckID, our student ID system. To see a complete list of vendors that accept BuckID, please visit www.buckid.com. |
| Traditional Commons |
North Commons is our main summer venue for traditional style dining service. Meals include two hot entrees, a vegetarian entrée, and two hot sides. In addition, North Commons maintains a stocked salad bar, dessert station, and beverage station. Once inside, meals are all-you-can-eat. |
| Cafes and Bistros |
The Marketplace, Fresh Express, Courtside Café and The PAD are alternative options to the traditional dining service. Each location provides participants with a menu of options for their summer meal plan. For example, most locations allow participants to choose one entrée, one side, and one drink per meal card swipe. |
| Catering and Beverage Service |
University Catering is a full-service on and off premise company offering a variety of services and menu selections that can be personalized to fit the needs of your event.
From start to finish our goal is to provide you with the finest, most professional service available while creating stunning food presentations that are of the highest quality. Be a guest at your own event and let University Catering deliver you an affair to remember! |
| Housekeeping Services |
Conference Services Offers three types of housekeeping service, Full, Limited, and Student. |
| Full Service |
Full Service includes bed linens (pillow, pillowcase, mattress cover, sheets, and blankets) and bathroom amenities (towels, wash cloths, and floor mat). Housekeeping will clean the room prior to arrival but will not re-enter the room until after all guests have departed. Linens can be exchanged at the Conference Services main desk at any time. |
| Limited Service |
Limited Service includes only bed linens (pillow, pillowcase, mattress cover, sheets, and blankets). Housekeeping will clean the room prior to arrival but will not re-enter the room until after all guests have departed. Linens can be exchanged at the Conference Services main desk at any time. |
| Student Service |
Student Service does not include bed linens or bathroom amenities. Housekeeping will clean the room prior to arrival but will not re-enter the room until after all guests have departed. |
| Key Replacement |
Missing keys will be billed to the conference at a rate of $100.00 per key. This covers the cost of key core removal and destruction and creation and installation of new key core. |
