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Ohio University Southern offers a variety of meeting rooms, promotional spaces, multi-purpose event area, and outdoor venues that can be reserved for meetings, conferences, banquets, galas and much more.

All users of Ohio University Southern's facilities must adhere to university rules, regulations, and policies, as well as applicable state and federal laws, including fire and police department regulations.

During the academic year, Ohio University Southern's facilities prioritize events and activities for students, faculty, and staff. All requests (both university-affiliated and non-affiliated) will be considered on a case-by-case basis, provided there is available space, staffing, and resources.

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Ohio University Southern regional campus in Ironton, Ohio

Available Spaces & Rates

Classrooms

Classroom Commercial Non-Profit Seating Capacity
Standard Classroom
$110.00 $55.00 17 to 26
Large Classroom
$140.00 $70.00 30 to 43
Tiered Classroom
$140.00 $70.00 Max 52
Space Room Seating Capacity
Riffe Center
178 & 258 Max 52

Conference Rooms

Conference Room Commercial Non-Profit Seating Capacity
Small
$120.00 $60.00 12 or fewer
Standard
$150.00 $75.00 13 to 30
Large
$170.00 $85.00 Greater than 30
Space Room Seating Capacity
Academic Center | Caucus Room 
119 51
Collins Center | Ohio Room 
168 25
Collins Center | 1804 Room
160 25
Dingus | Conference Room
112 9

Auditoriums

Auditorium Commercial Non-Profit Seating Capacity
Small
$270.00 $135.00 100 or fewer
Standard
$350.00 $175.00 101 to 300
Large
$480.00 $240.00 Greater than 300
Space Room Seating Capacity
Bowman | Auditorium B & C
133 212
Bowman | Lecture A
131 90
Bowman | Lecture D
135 90
Bowman | Lecture A, B, C, & D
A,B,C,D 392
Dingus | Spriggs Auditorium
105 90
Riffe Center | Rotunda
161 200

Campus Specific Spaces

In addition to general classrooms, conference rooms, auditoriums, and computer/technology rooms, Ohio University Southern provides campus-specific spaces for rental on a limited basis to individuals or outside organizations.

Space Room Seating Capacity Commercial Non-Profit
Collins Center | 1804 Room
160 25 $80.00 $40.00
Collins Center | Collins Patio
166 40 $80.00 $40.00
Collins Center | Ohio Room (Lounge)
168 25 $80.00 $40.00
Riffe Center | Main Rotunda
161 200 $540.00 $270.00
Riffe Center | Tom's Place
159 16 $140.00 $70.00

Additional Fees

There are additional maintenance and IT fees applied when outside of normal business hours.

Weekend, Evening and Holiday

Commercial ($300) and Non-Profit ($150)

Normal Business Hours

Monday - Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday | Closed
Sunday | Closed

Additional Considerations

During peak academic times, university holidays and other high-demand periods, event spaces may have limited availability. Please contact the Dean's Office to discuss your needs, and we will do our best to accommodate them. The following are times when space may be unavailable:

  • Winter Break Closure (typically occurs around December 25 - January 1)
  • Spring Break (typically occurs in March)
  • Week of Spring Graduation Recognition Ceremonies (typically held in May)
  • First full week before Fall Semester (typically occurs in August)
  • First week of Fall and Spring Semesters (typically occurs in August and January)
  • Official holidays include:
Holiday Date
New Year's Day January 1
Martin Luther King Day Third Monday in January
*President's Day *Third Monday in February
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Juneteenth June 19
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day First Monday in September
*Indigenous Peoples'/Columbus Day *Second Monday in October
Veteran's Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day December 25

Contact Us

Tina Canter | Executive Assistant, Dean’s Office
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