Available Spaces

The Student Center has a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces perfect for conferences, retreats, meetings, trainings, workshops, weddings, and special events.

Most of our spaces are multi-functional and can be arranged in a setting that best fits your event needs. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff will assist you in exploring seating and table arrangements, staging options, sound and light suggestions, etc. We also have the expertise and ability to provide technical and logistical support of virtual and hybrid events.

Let us help you facilitate your next meeting or event!

Activity Rooms

Activity Room AB

Max Capacity:

Setup Type	Conference	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
Conference	40

Audio/Visual:

Projection with HDMI hookups, Owl conference camera for small hybrid meetings, etc. Note: Amplified sound is NOT permitted in these spaces.

Activity Room CD

Max Capacity:

Setup Type	Conference	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
Conference	40

Audio/Visual:

Projection with HDMI hookups, Owl conference camera for small hybrid meetings, etc. Note: Amplified sound is NOT permitted in these spaces.

Art Alley

Auditorium

Auditorium

With a seating capacity of 300 and with wheelchair accessible seating available, this room will accommodate larger conferences and meetings. It features a surround sound system and wide screen video projection capabilities.

Max Capacity:

As Is	Auditorium	Conference	U-Shape Out	U-Shape In/Out	Rounds	Chairs Round	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
300	--	--	--	--	--	--

Audio/Visual:

Access to house sound, standing/wireless/lapel microphones, projection with HDMI hookup, standard lighting effects, camera feed for hybrid events, uplights with interchangeable color settings, etc.

Ballrooms

The Ballrooms are our most versatile space in the Student Center. They can be used individually or all together for a large event space.

The demand for the Ballrooms is high. If you are interested in reserving this space, contact us right away.

Ballroom A

Classroom	Auditorium	Conference	U-Shape Out	U-Shape In/Out	Seats at Rounds	Chairs in Circle	Family	Room Empty
72	120	40	35	65	80	40	16	120
Dimensions: 27′ x 45′
Sq. Footage: 1215

Ballroom B

Classroom	Auditorium	Conference	U-Shape Out	U-Shape In/Out	Seats at Rounds	Chairs in Circle	Family	Room Empty
150	280	50	50	90	136	60	16	280
Dimensions: 55′ x 59′
Sq. Footage: 3245

Ballroom C

Classroom	Auditorium	Conference	U-Shape Out	U-Shape In/Out	Seats at Rounds	Chairs in Circle	Family	Room Empty
72	120	40	35	65	80	40	16	120
Dimensions: 29′ x 45′
Sq. Footage: 1305

Ballroom D

Classroom	Auditorium	Conference	U-Shape Out	U-Shape In/Out	Seats at Rounds	Chairs in Circle	Room Empty
250	500	50	90	90	400	60	500
Dimensions: 76′ x 96′
Sq. Footage: 5650

Audio/Visual:

Access to house sound, standing/wireless/lapel microphones, projection with HDMI hookup, standard lighting effects, camera feed for hybrid events, uplights with interchangeable color settings, etc.

Cambria

Cambria

The Cambria Room is ideal for larger meetings, ceremonies, or events/gatherings. It has large windows with lots of natural light. This room is located on the 1st floor.

Max Capacity:

As Is	Auditorium	Conference	U-Shape Out	U-Shape In/Out	Seats at Rounds	Chairs Round	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
72	--	--	--	--	--	--

Audio/Visual:

Amplified podium/microphones, projection with HDMI hookups, Owl conference camera for small hybrid meetings, etc.

Donation/Collection Box

Donation/Collection Box

Donation/collection box reservations are for SIU Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and University Departments. Off-campus organizations and individual requests will be considered by Student Center Event Services. Donations must be collected for philanthropies, charities and/or non-profit organizations.

Review the Donations/Collection box policy and make your request today!

Donation/Collection Box Request Form

International Lounge

Old Main Room & Lounge

The Old Main Room and Lounge is the perfect spot in the Student Center for a luncheon, dinner, reception, or day long conference. There's plenty of space to move around.

Old Main Room has a prep kitchen area for caterers, and linen is available for all table sizes.

Old Main Room

Setup Type	Max Seating	Visible Seating	Tables	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
As Is*	120	90	50	2419	41' X 59'

*Room reset fee will be applied if setup type is changed.

Audio/Visual:

Amplified podium/microphones, projection with HDMI hookups, Owl conference camera for small hybrid meetings, etc.

Old Main Lounge

Old Main Lounge is the perfect complement to the Old Main Room. It can also be rented with Old Main Room or as its own space. Old Main Lounge is very customizable.

Capacity	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
50	1443	37' X 39'

Renaissance Room

River Rooms - Large (Maximum Capacity of 80)

Room Setups

Illinois

Max Capacity:

Classroom	Auditorium	Conference	U-Shape Out	U-Shape In/Out	Seats at Rounds	Chairs in Circle	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
--	--	34*	29*	51*	--	--	836	22' X 38'

*Free standard setup for RSOs. If RSOs change standard setup, there will be a room reset fee.

Audio/Visual:

Projection with HDMI hookups, Owl conference camera for small hybrid meetings, etc. Note: Amplified sound is NOT permitted in these spaces.

Kaskaskia/Missouri

Max Capacity:

Classroom	Auditorium	Conference	U-Shape Out	U-Shape In/Out	Seats at Rounds	Chairs in Circle	Family	Room Empty
36	80	40	35	50	64	40	16	80
Sq. Footage: 1200
Dimensions: 48' x 25'

Audio/Visual:

Projection with HDMI hookups, Owl conference camera for small hybrid meetings, etc. Note: Amplified sound is NOT permitted in these spaces.

Mississippi

Max Capacity:

Classroom	Auditorium	Conference	U-Shape Out	U-Shape In/Out	Seats at Rounds	Chairs in Circle	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
--	72	40*	35*	61*	--	--	800	20' X 44'

*Free standard setup for RSOs. If RSOs change standard setup, there will be a room reset fee.

Audio/Visual:

Projection with HDMI hookups, Owl conference camera for small hybrid meetings, etc. Note: Amplified sound is NOT permitted in these spaces.

Ohio

Max Capacity:

Classroom	Auditorium	Conference	U-Shape Out	U-Shape In/Out	Seats at Rounds	Chairs in Circle	Family	Room Empty
24	60	34	29	51	48	34	16	60
Sq. Footage: 684
Dimensions: 18' x 38'

Audio/Visual:

Projection with HDMI hookups, Owl conference camera for small hybrid meetings, etc. Note: Amplified sound is NOT permitted in these spaces.

River Rooms - Medium (Maximum Capacity of 40)

Room Setups

Mackinaw

Max Capacity:

Classroom	Auditorium	Conference	U-Shape Out	U-Shape In/Out	Seats at Rounds	Chairs in Circle	Family	Room Empty
18	30*	22	17	25	32	--	--	--
Sq. Footage: 440
Dimensions: 20' x 22'

*Free standard setup for RSOs. If RSOs change standard setup, there will be a room reset fee.

Audio/Visual:

Projection with HDMI hookups, Owl conference camera for small hybrid meetings, etc. Note: Amplified sound is NOT permitted in these spaces.

Saline

Max Capacity:

Classroom	Auditorium	Conference	U-Shape Out	U-Shape In/Out	Seats at Rounds	Chairs in Circle	Family	Room Empty
14	30	22	17	25	24	22	16	30
Sq. Footage: 380
Dimensions: 19' x 20'

*Free standard setup for RSOs. If RSOs change standard setup, there will be a room reset fee.

Audio/Visual:

Projection with HDMI hookups, Owl conference camera for small hybrid meetings, etc. Note: Amplified sound is NOT permitted in these spaces.

River Rooms - Small (Maximum Capacity of 22)

Sangamon

Max Capacity:

Auditorium	Family	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
18	16*	240	12' X 20'

*Free standard setup for RSOs. If RSOs change standard setup, there will be a room reset fee.

Vermillion

Setup Type	Family	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
As Is*	22	570	19' x 30'

Iroquois

Setup Type	Family	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
As Is*	14	285	15' x 19'

Wabash

Max Capacity:

Setup Type	Family	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
As Is*	12	399	19' x 21'

Solicitation Spaces

The Student Center has a variety of solicitation spaces avaiable. Review the entire policy for additional details.

Solicitation Space Request Form

Location	RSO Fee	University Deptartment Fee	Off-Campus Organization Fee	Standard Set Up	Controlled, amplified sound
North End Escalator	$20	$20	$75	1 - 6ft table & 2 chairs	No
Outside North Entrance	$20	$20	$75	1 - 6ft table & 2 chairs	Approval Needed
The Exchange	$20	$20	$75	Lockable location on 1st floor	No
Art Gallery	Free	Free	$50	1 - 6ft table & 2 chairs	Approval Needed

North End Escalator

Art Gallery

The Exchange

Town Rooms

Troy & Cornith (Combined)

Max Capacity:

Setup Type	Conference	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
Conference	44		38' x 19'

Audio/Visual:

Projection with HDMI hookups, Owl conference camera for small hybrid meetings, etc. Note: Amplified sound is NOT permitted in these spaces.

Corinth

Max Capacity:

Setup Type	Conference	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
Conference	22	380	20' x 19'

Audio/Visual:

Projection with HDMI hookups, Owl conference camera for small hybrid meetings, etc. Note: Amplified sound is NOT permitted in these spaces.

Cornity & Troy can be combined for a setup of Conferece (44).

Troy

Max Capacity:

Setup Type	Conference	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
Conference	22	342	18' x 19'

Audio/Visual:

Projection with HDMI hookups, Owl conference camera for small hybrid meetings, etc. Note: Amplified sound is NOT permitted in these spaces.

Cornity & Troy can be combined for a setup of Conferece (44).

Thebes

Max Capacity:

Setup Type	U-Shape In/Out	Sq. Footage	Dimensions
U-Shape In/Out	50*	722	38' x 19'

*Free standard setup for RSOs. If RSOs change standard setup, there will be a room reset fee.

Audio/Visual:

Projection with HDMI hookups, Owl conference camera for small hybrid meetings, etc. Note: Amplified sound is NOT permitted in these spaces.

Reserve Space!

EMS Online Scheduling

Space Request Form

Solicitation & Donation Box Request Form

Setup Type	Standard Set	Seating up to
	174	250