Student organizations can begin requesting meeting space in the Ohio Union for Spring Semester on September 15. Here is your how-to guide for booking an event at the Ohio Union.
Hosting over 22,800 events a year, the Student Life’s Ohio Union is the perfect place to hold an event on The Ohio State University’s campus. We have 7 large event spaces as well as 21 meeting rooms of varying sizes. These spaces range from ballroom-type rooms, dance rooms, creative arts room as well as an instructional kitchen available for reservation. No matter what type of event you are looking to have, we can help you to find a space to fit your needs.
There are multiple ways to start the reservation process. The easiest and preferred way of reserving a space is by using our Virtual Scheduling System, which allows you to see the spaces that will accommodate your needs as well as if the space is available during your requested event time.
You are also able to request space over the phone by calling (614)292-5200 or in person at the Administrative Suite located on the second floor of the Ohio Union. You are also able to reserve an outdoor space using the Buckeye Event Network (BEN) at www.ben.osu.edu. We encourage you to plan ahead as much as possible to ensure we are able to reserve your preferred space for you. After you make your reservation, you will be connected with one of our event coordinators here at the Union who will help you with the next steps.
Your event coordinator will help you with things like booking Audio Visual equipment, Ohio Union equipment, such as tables, chairs and table linens. Parking passes and individual BuckIDs for guests are an option for purchase as well. If you would like food at your event, the Ohio Union has a full-time catering staff and offers a wide variety of menu options, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Our full catering menu can be found at http://ohiounion.osu.edu/posts/documents/doc_4222015_231832185.pdf. You will also need to confirm your expected attendance during the week preceding your event.
On the day of your event, our production and catering staff will have your event space ready to go and our on-site building manager is always here to help with any last minute requests.
Check out ohiounion.osu.edu for full details on everything Ohio Union. The sOUrce (sharing Ohio Union resources concerning events) is also a great place to find blog articles regarding some of the interesting events and happenings going on in the Union. Click the Follow button below to get updated each time there’s a new blog post!