Event Spaces

Vanderbilt University is an ideal spot for planning your next meeting or conference! With a variety of versatile event spaces, we can accommodate meetings of any size. The vast majority of spaces offer embedded audio-visual equipment including projectors, screens, and speakers.

Click HERE for a complete list of all of our event spaces.

Contact us today to start planning your special event!

Email: conferencesandevents@vanderbilt.edu

Featured Facilities:

Alumni Hall

Originally opened in 1925 and known for its architectural significance, Alumni Hall became a member of the National Register of Historic Places. Following a renovation in 2012, Alumni Hall transformed its spaces and now includes a new café, lounge, writing studio, new classroom, and reading room. The versatile space is perfect for meetings, speakers, receptions, and much more.

Reservable Spaces:

Memorial Hall
Reading Room

Sarratt Student Centers/Rand Hall

Sarratt Student Center/Rand Hall is centrally located on Vanderbilt’s campus and was initially two separate buildings. They were joined in 1986 and now boasts a fully functional cinema, complete dining hall, and a plethora of meeting rooms. Sarratt/Rand offers all of the benefits for a conference center.

Reservable Spaces:

Sarratt Cinema
Sarratt Gallery
Meeting Rooms
Lounge

Student Life Center

The Student Life Center is located off of 25th and Vanderbilt Place and houses our largest event space. It features over 18,000 sq. ft. of event space of which includes the Commodore Ballroom- perfect for dances, dinners, and other large social functions. It is capable of splitting into 3 smaller spaces, making it great for smaller meetings and events as well. In addition, the Student Life Center is home to the Board of Trust meeting room and additional meeting rooms, all supplied with the latest in A/V technology.

Reservable Spaces

The Commodore Ballroom
Board of Trust Room
Lower Level Meeting Rooms

SPECIAL EVENTS

Whether you are planning a conference, banquet, non-profit benefit, holiday party, or any other type of event, the Student Centers have the space to make your event great! With a plethora of reserve-able rooms, including the Student Life Center’s 9,000 square foot Commodore Ballroom, we have a wide variety of spaces for groups from 10 to over 1000. Let our friendly and professional staff help make your special event everything you want and more!