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Facilities

Valdosta State University offers a variety of quality facilities in a number of different locations suitable for meetings, conferences, receptions, and many other events.  Below is a listing of all available facilities (indoor and outdoor) and their seating capacities.  For special requests of indoor or outdoor facilities not listed below, please make your request through Event Services.

CONTINUING EDUCATION 8am-10pm

Located south of the main campus, at 903 N. Patterson Street.

Seating Capacities

Room	Seating Styles	Number of Seats
Auditorium, #102	Classroom Seating with Stage	116
Lobby	Open	Open
Room #240	Classroom	34
Room #209	Classroom	24
Room #222	Classroom	24
Room # 243	Classroom	22
Room #246	Art Classroom	24
Room # 249	Art Classroom	24
Room # 315	Kitchen Classroom	17

Policies

• The Continuing Education Master Calendar takes precedence over reserving Continuing Education facilities.
• Audio visual equipment in this facility is operated by Information Technology.
•  All tables and chairs for this facility must be requested from Event Services at the time of the reservation and are delivered/setup by Event Setups.
• If scheduling permits, setup of these facilities may be altered (see Special Service Fees).
• A piano is available in the Auditorium.
• Information Technology will open the facility for those requesting audio visual support; all other reservations will need to call University Police (229/333-7816) for entry into facility.
• For events occurring after 5:30pm, a CE Building Manager is requires (see Special Service Fee.)

 

FINE ARTS BUILDING  6:30pm-11pm

Located at the south end of the main campus by Oak Street Deck.

Seating Capacities

Room	Seating Style	Number of Seats
Art Gallery	Reception	100
Whitehead Auditorium	Auditorium with Stage	773
Choral Room	Auditorium	75
Amphitheatre	Outdoor stage	Open
Classrooms	Classroom	Varies
Sawyer Theatre	Theatre with Stage	250
	Click here for more Classroom Information

Policies

• The Fine Arts Master Calendar takes precedence over reserving Fine Arts facilities.
• No food or drink is allowed in Whitehead Auditorium, Lab Theatre, or Sawyer Theatre.
• Audio visual equipment in this facility is operated by Fine Arts Building Managers.
• All tables and chairs for this facility must be requested from Event Services at the time of the reservation and are delivered/setup by Event Setups.
• Event Services will coordinate for a Fine Arts Building Manager to be on site at all times.
• A piano is available in Whitehead Auditorium.

 

ODUM LIBRARY AUDITORIUM 8am-10pm

Located on Main Campus, in the addition.

Seating Capacities

Room	Seating Styles	Number of Seats
Auditorium	Auditorium with Desktops	100

Policies

• The Odum Library will have priority over scheduling this facility.
• Audio visual equipment in this facility is operated by Information Technology.
• All tables and chairs for this facility must be requested from Event Services at the time of the reservation and are delivered/setup by Event Setups.
• The Odum Library schedules all other classrooms.

 

PE COMPLEX 8am- depending on event

Located west of the main campus.

Room	Seating Styles	Number of Seats
Arena	Basketball Court/ Stands	5350
Mezzanine	Open/ Track	1000
Lobby	Open	Open
Room #180	Classroom	70
Room #181	Classroom	30
Room #143	Classroom	40

Policies

• Athletics Department will have priority over scheduling the Arena.
• Kinesiology Department will have priority over scheduling the classrooms and Mezzanine.
• Street shoes are not allowed on the Arena floor.
• Audio visual equipment in this facility is operated by Information Technology.
• All tables and chairs for this facility must be requested at the time of the reservation and are delivered/setup by Event Setups.
• The Athletic Department will provide all concessions.
• This facility is not available for use by non-affiliated organization.

 

POUND HALL 8am-10pm

Located on North Campus.

Room	Seating Style	Number of Seats
Pound Auditorium	Tiered Classroom with Stage	210
Classrooms	Classroom	Varies
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Policies

• The College of Business will have priority over scheduling of Pound Hall.
• Food and drinks are only permitted in the Lounge located on the bottom floor; no other food or drinks are allowed in the building.
• No painting, glittering, gluing, or taping items to walls permitted.
• Decision Center (229)-245-6571 operates the audio visual equipment for this facility.
• All tables and chairs for this facility must be requested at the time of the reservation and are delivered/ setup by Event Setups.
• Decision Center (229)-245-6571 or 229-563-1936 will open the facility for those requesting audio visual support; all other reservations will need to call University Police (229)-333-7816 for entry into facility.

POWELL HALL 8am-10pm

Located on the north end of the main campus.

Seating Capacities

Room	Seating Style	Number of Seats
Powell Auditorium	Tiered Classroom with Stage	Balcony 100/Auditorium 85
Powell Lobby	Reception	100

Policies

• In the Lobby, VSU Catering and other VSU Dining facilities may provide food and drinks.
• Sound is to be kept to a minimum in the Lobby due to surrounding departments.
• Audio visual equipment in this facility is operated by Information Technology.
• A piano is available in the Auditorium.
• All tables and chairs for this facility must be requested at the time of the reservation and are delivered/setup by Event Setups.
• Information Technology will open the facility for those requesting audio visual support; all other reservations will need to call University Police (229/333-7816) for entry into facility.

 

BAILEY SCIENCE BUILDING

Located on Main Campus, north of West Hall

Seating Capacities

Room	Seating Style	Number of Seats
Science #1011	Auditorium with Desktops/ Stage	279
Science #3009	Auditorium with Desktops	153
Atrium	Reception or Banquet	200
Room #3026	Conference	30
Classrooms	Classroom	Varies
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Policies

• Academic Affairs will have priority over scheduling this building.
• No food or drink is allowed in the auditoriums.
• Banquets may be held in the Atrium only on weekends or when class is not in session, so as not to disturb academic classes.
• Only VSU Catering and other VSU Dining facilities may provide food and drinks.
• All tables and chairs for this facility must be requested at the time of the reservation and are delivered/setup by Event Setups.
• Audio visual equipment in this facility is operated by Information Technology.
• Information Technology will open the facility for those requesting audio visual support; all other reservations will need to call University Police (229/333-7816) for entry into facility.

 

UNIVERSITY CENTER-NORTH

Located south of the main campus, at 1200 North Patterson Street.

Capacities below are approximate and can vary depending on the specific room set up needed. Please contact the Event Services office with any questions about capacity.

Room	Conference (Square)	U-Shape	Classroom	Auditorium	Banquet
Dogwood	N/A	N/A	12-15	40	N/A
Lobby	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Magnolia ½	80 (large)	60(large)	150	250	120
Magnolia 1&2	120	120	300	500	240
Executive Dining Room	18	18	30	60	56
Rose	25	30	48	70	64
Live Oak	10	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Willow	8	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Theatre	N/A	N/A	N/A	82	N/A
Cypress	30	36	120	120	120

Policies

• For entry into the requested space, first check-in with the Building Manager at the Information Desk, located in the main lobby.
•  The Building Manager will serve as your event contact, unlocking the reserved room(s) and providing requested audio visual equipment. 
• It is important to notify the Building Manager when finished with the room(s) so the facility and equipment can be secured.
• VSU Catering and other VSU Dining facilities are to provide food and drinks for events.
• Audio visual equipment in this facility is operated by the UC Information Desk.
• Please note that the user will be required to bring some audio-visual equipment for events. Please check with UC Operations Manager upon scheduling event space.
• A piano is available in the Magnolia Room.
• Please note that no food or drink is allowed in the Theater.
• The lounges, computer area, hallways, and food court, are available for gathering places but are not reserved for events.
• The furniture may not be moved unless approved by the Building Manager.

 

AVAILABLE  OUTDOOR FACILITIES

OUTDOOR FACILITIES 10am -10pm Weekdays, 10am -12am Weekends

Area	Location	Capacity
Palms Quadrangle	Main Campus	500
Front Lawn	Front of Main Campus	3,000
Tennis Courts	East of PE Complex on Baytree Road	---
North Campus Field	East side of North Campus on Ashley Street	1,000
Fine Arts Lawn	Back of Fine Arts Building	500
UC Brick Patio	Front of University Center	100
Crane Plaza	North Campus	50
Baseball/ Softball Fields	Sustella Ave. and North Campus	Varies
Pedestrian Mall Gazebo	Between Nevins and West Hall	100

Policies

• Outdoor events must be sponsored by a registered student organization or university department/organization.
• Users cannot hang items, signage, banners, etc. on building surfaces without prior approval from Event Services.
• Users cannot hang any items, signage, or banners from light posts, trees, and/or other landscape/vegetation without prior approval from Student Life.
• VSU University Police will monitor sound levels and inform users when sound levels must be lowered.
• Sound may not begin before 9 am and not continue past 7 pm.
• Users or their guests may not block any access ways, pathways, handicap ramps, doors, or other areas.
• Outdoor events involving radio stations, bands, DJs or other sound amplification must be identified at the time of the reservation request with Event Services.
• Profanity at outdoor events will not be tolerated.
• Vendors are not allowed at outdoor events without prior approval from Auxiliary Services.
• The super cooker grill must be requested from Event Services at the time of the reservation request so delivery arrangements can be coordinated with Event Setups.
• All tables and chairs for outdoor facilities must be requested from Event Services at the time of the reservation and are delivered/setup by Event Setups.
• Vehicles are not allowed on grass/concrete without prior approval from Event Services.
• Front Lawn events with amplified sound are only allowed Friday and Saturdays unless prior approval given by the Director of Event Services.

STUDENT RECREATION CENTER  6am-11pm

Location	Capacity
Indoor Pool	245
Sun Deck	282
Aerobics Room	75
Basketball Courts	200
Multi Purpose Field	---
Softball Fields	---
Sand Volleyball Courts	---

Policies

• The Student Recreations center staff schedules all events for the SRC.
• If the event is a fundraiser, the user must fill out fundraiser papers at the Event Services office.

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STUDENT UNION RESERVATIONS

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