Facility Rental Information
Rental Guide
During regular business hours, room rentals are free of charge to non-profit groups and governmental agencies. Outside of regular business hours, normal fees apply.
Choose Ohio University Southern for Your Next Event
Ohio University Southern offers unique and inviting spaces for a multitude of events conveniently located to residents in the Tri-State region.
Ohio University Southern features a diverse selection of spaces for your next meeting, function or special event. Whether a dramatic gala, craft show, party, seminar or conference, Ohio University Southern offers a unique way to host your next important event.
Additional charges apply for additional preparations and personnel per event.
No alcohol, candles or glitter are permitted. No items/material are permitted to be adhered to walls. Furniture cannot be moved. Any special set-up needs must be requested in advance by completing the Room Reservation Form.
For a quote, more information and/or to reserve space for your event at Ohio University Southern call: 740.533.4611
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Standard Business Hours
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IRONTON CAMPUS
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Rental Cancellation Policy
Room rental cancellations received one week prior to your scheduled event will receive a refund less a 25% penalty. All cancellations made within a week of your scheduled event are non-refundable. Date changes are permitted and are subject to a $50 change fee.
Get to know our facilities:
If you're planning on using your own laptop for your presentation, please note that it is not supported in the Riffe Rotunda. You will need to use the computer in the Rotunda with the 4-screen video wall.
Laptops are supported in other classrooms, and in the Bowman Auditorium, but you need to bring your own adapter. Our rooms only support VGA connections.
If wireless microphones are requested for the Riffe Rotunda, only 1 wireless microphone (handheld OR lapel, not both) is available.
Available Locations
Lecture Hall (B&C)
Seating Capacity: 212
Suggested: seminars, performances, award presentations
Lecture Hall A
Seating Capacity: 90
Suggested: seminars, performances, award presentations
Lecture Hall D
Seating Capacity: 90
Suggested: seminars, performances, award presentations
Entire Auditorium
Seating Capacity: 392
Suggested: seminars, performances, award presentations
Ohio Room
Seating Capacity: 25
Suggested: meetings, seminars
1804 Room
Seating Capacity: 25
Suggested: meetings, seminars
Patio with Room
Suggested: food staging for meetings, reception area
Patio Only
Seating Capacity: 40
Suggested: parties, networking
Kitchen
Suggested: catering staging area
Southernmost Café
Seating Capacity:
34 inside, 12 outside
Suggested: parties
Caucus Room
Seating Capacity: 51
Suggested: seminars
Classroom
Seating Capacity: 31
Suggested: training meetings
Computer Lab
Seating Capacity: 24
Suggested: training collaboration
Rotunda
Seating Capacity - Banquet (Table & Chairs): 188 MAX
Seating Capacity - Concert: 375 MAX
Suggested: performances, weddings, showers
Tiered Classroom
Seating Capacity: 52
Suggested: training, meetings.
Tom’s Place
Seating Capacity: 16
Suggested: small parties
Standard Classroom
Seating Capacity: 17-20
Suggested: training, seminars
Large Classroom
Seating Capacity: 30-32
Suggested: training, seminars
ADDITIONAL FEES -
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MAINTENANCE FEE - After Standard Business Hours |
$175.00 4-hrs (min) |
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IT SUPPORT - After Std. Business Hours |
$300.00 |
Exceptions / Special Notes:
1) The rental fees for federal, state, and local government funded entities are waived during standard business hours. Any event or portion thereof outside of standard business hours are charged the Additonal Fees-Outside of Standard Business Hours as listed above.
2) Shafer Courtyard fee is determined for each event based upon support services required.
3) All rates subject to change based upon special circumstances of the event.
4) Special Law enforcement/security needs shall be an additional charge as per the event.