Room Rates, Amenities, and Capacities
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We offer complimentary room reservations in the ballrooms and large or small meeting rooms to recognized student organizations and ISU departments. Check details below for rental prices, amenities, and capacities for each space. All large meeting rooms and ballrooms have built in display(s) and sound equipment. All small meeting spaces have built in display(s). The prices shown are effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Durham Great Hall (Dept. Fee, free events: $150, Dept. Fee, charged events: $350, Public Fee $865)
Room Dimensions: 54' x 90' (4,860 sqft)
Capacities: Open Square (48) U-Shape (42) Theater (500) Classroom (99) Ovals (200)
South Ballroom (Dept. Fee, free events: $100, Dept. Fee, charged events: $300, Public Fee $575)
Room Dimensions: 83' x 38' (3,154 sqft)
Capacities: Open Square (48) U-Shape (42) Theater (270) Classroom (60) Ovals (120)
Sun Room (Dept. Fee, free events: $125, Dept. Fee, charged events: $325, Public Fee $780)
Room Dimensions: 104' x 43' (4,472 sqft)
Capacities: Open Square (48) U-Shape (42) Theater (370) Classroom (99) Ovals (168)
Oak Room (Dept. Fee, free events: $50, Dept. Fee, charged events: $100, Public Fee $230)
Room Dimensions: 36' x 37' (1,332 sqft)
Capacities: Open Square (36) U-Shape (30) Theater (80) Classroom (36) Ovals (40)
Campanile Room (Dept. Fee, free events: $75, Dept. Fee, charged events: $150, Public Fee $355)
Room Dimensions: 48' x 46/38' (1,968 sqft)
Capacities: Open Square (48) U-Shape (36) Theater (180) Classroom (60) Ovals (80)
Cardinal Room (Dept. Fee, free events: $75, Dept. Fee, charged events: $150, Public Fee $295)
Room Dimensions: 64' x 24' (1,536 sqft)
Capacities: Open Square (36) U-Shape (33) Theater (100) Classroom (45) Ovals (56)
Room 3512 (Dept. Fee, free events: $50, Dept. Fee, charged events: $100, Public Fee $240)
Room Dimensions: 20' x 46.5' (930 sqft)
Capacities: Open Square (24) U-Shape (22) Theater (70) Classroom (24) Ovals (32)
Room 3580 (Dept. Fee, free events: $75, Dept. Fee, charged events: $150, Public Fee $355)
Room Dimensions: 42.5' x 42.5' (1,806 sqft)
Capacities: Open Square (48) U-Shape (42) Theater (160) Classroom (63) Ovals (80)
Room 2210 (Dept. Fee, free events: $0, Dept. Fee, charged events: $25, Public Fee $105)
Room Dimensions: 16.5' x 26' (429 sqft)
Fixed Setup: Boardroom (16)
Room 2213 (Dept. Fee, free events: $0, Dept. Fee, charged events: $25, Public Fee $105)
Room Dimensions: 14.5' x 17.5' (254 sqft)
Fixed Setup: Boardroom (10)
Room 2630 (Dept. Fee, free events: $0, Dept. Fee, charged events: $150, Public Fee $355)
Room Dimensions: 13.5' x 36' (486 sqft)
Fixed Setup: Theater (140)
Gold Room (Dept. Fee, free events: $0, Dept. Fee, charged events: $100, Public Fee $230)
Room Dimensions: 30' x 31' (930 sqft)
Fixed Setup: Theater (64)
Room 3310 (Dept. Fee, free events: $0, Dept. Fee, charged events: $25, Public Fee $105)
Room Dimensions: 16.5' x 26' (429 sqft)
Fixed Setup: Boardroom (12)
Room 3534 (Dept. Fee, free events: $0, Dept. Fee, charged events: $25, Public Fee $110)
Room Dimensions: 18' x 29' (522 sqft)
Fixed Setup: Ovals (21)
Room 3538 (Dept. Fee, free events: $0, Dept. Fee, charged events: $25, Public Fee $105)
Room Dimensions: 12.5' x 16' (200 sqft)
Fixed Setup: Open Square (12)
Room 3540 (Dept. Fee, free events: $0, Dept. Fee, charged events: $25, Public Fee $105)
Room Dimensions: 18' x 29' (522 sqft)
Fixed Setup: Boardroom (12)
Room 3560 (Dept. Fee, free events: $0, Dept. Fee, charged events: $150, Public Fee $355)
Room Dimensions: 43' x 46' (1,978 sqft)
Fixed Setup: Ovals (80)
Pine Room (Dept. Fee, free events: $0, Dept. Fee, charged events: $25, Public Fee $155)
Room Dimensions: 22' x 35' (770 sqft)
Capacities: 60
The Nook (Dept. Fee, free events: $0, Dept. Fee, charged events: $25, Public Fee $75)
Room Dimensions: 10.5' x 12' (126 sqft)
Capacities: Boardroom (8)
The Cranny (Dept. Fee, free events: $0, Dept. Fee, charged events: $25, Public Fee $75)
Room Dimensions: 11' x 11' (121 sqft)
Capacities: Boardroom (6)
Lower Terrace (Dept. Fee, free events: $0, Dept. Fee, charged events: $100, Public Fee $200)
Dimensions: 63' x 36' (2,268 sqft)
Middle Terrace (Dept. Fee, free events: $0, Dept. Fee, charged events: $100, Public Fee $325)
Dimensions: 106.5' x 36'/74' (5,256 sqft)
Upper Terrace (Dept. Fee, free events: $0, Dept. Fee, charged events: $100, Public Fee $325)
Dimensions: 113.5' x 37' (4,200 sqft)
West Parking Loop (Public Fee $520)
Notes
- Oak room is considered a large meeting room, except when combined with the Durham Great Hall, in which case it is considered a ballroom.
- Outdoor spaces count as large meeting rooms for policy purposes.
- U-Shape, classroom, and theater capacities include a head table and a catering table.
- Oval setups include a head table and a buffet line.
- All non-wedding public rentals must work with Conference Planning & Management. Additional fees will be required at this location to address safety concerns.
Amenities, Equipment, and Services
Chairs, 5' x 6' oval tables, 3' adjustable height cocktail tables, 2 1/2' x 6 ' and 1 1/2' x 6' rectangular tables, portable coat racks, wheelchair lift, easels, music stands, stairs (to riser or stage)
6' x 8' riser* cost per riser (Stu Org: $25, ISU Dept $30, Public $35)
9' or 25' Room Divider (Stu Org: $15, ISU Dept $15, Public $15)
7' Pipe and Drape (Stu Org: $25, ISU Dept $30, Public $35)
Electricity Distribution per room (Stu Org: $35, ISU Dept $70, Public $100)
Cloth and Skirted Table (Stu Org: $12, ISU Dept $12, Public $12)
Tablecloth (Stu Org: $6, ISU Dept $6, Public $6)
Podium (Stu Org: $30, ISU Dept $30, Public $30)
Portable Whiteboard** (Stu Org: $15, ISU Dept $15, Public $15)
Neon "Forever True" Sign (Stu Org: $50, ISU Dept $50, Public $50)
7' Lit Backdrop (Stu Org: $50, ISU Dept $50, Public $50)
Photobooth Package including backdrop, Forever true sign, and softbox lighting (Stu Org: $105, ISU Dept $105, Public $105)
Notes:
* Risers may be sent to heights of 24", 30", or 36"
**The Event Management Office does not provide whiteboard markers.
Cancellation - Small Meeting Room † (Stu Org: $25, ISU Dept $25, Public ‡ )
Cancellation - Large Meeting Room †† (Stu Org: $35, ISU Dept $35, Public ‡ )
Cancellation - Ballroom ††† (Stu Org: $50, ISU Dept $50, Public ‡ )
No Show Fee - Small Meeting Room (Stu Org: $50, ISU Dept $50, Public ‡‡ )
No Show Fee - Large Meeting Room (Stu Org: $60, ISU Dept $60, Public ‡‡ )
No Show Fee - Ballroom (Stu Org: $75, ISU Dept $75, Public ‡‡ )
Late change Fee - Small Meeting Room † (Stu Org: $25, ISU Dept $25, Public $25)
Late change Fee - Ballroom or Large Meeting Room †† (Stu Org: $30, ISU Dept $30, Public $30)
Additional Diagram Draft Fee (Stu Org: $25, ISU Dept $25, Public $25)
Early/Late Space Access, per hour outside of business hours (Stu Org: $60, ISU Dept $120, Public $200)
Maintenance/Cleanup Fees*** (Stu Org: $100, ISU Dept $100, Public $100)
Notes:
- ***In the event damage to building property or excessive cleaning is needed, a minimum $100 fee will be assessed
- † Within 3 business days
- †† Within 10 business days
- ††† Within 20 business days
- ‡ Public groups are assessed 50% of the public room rate for cancellations
- ‡‡ Public groups are assessed 100% of the public room rate for no shows
