The University Events Office goal is to provide a one stop shop, service-oriented approach to meet the needs of every sponsor utilizing campus rooms, facilities, and university services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes we do! BSU rents its facilities for external organizations to use for meetings, conferences, workshops, and sporting events.
To schedule a room or plan an event, please call BSU's University Events at (508) 531-6139
BSU has various meeting rooms, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lecture halls, classrooms, ballrooms, and multi-purpose rooms that can be rented. University Events will assist in scheduling the best space possible for your event.
Please feel free to visit our room gallery and space grid to view our event spaces.
University Events traditionally accepts requests a year in advance. If you are interested in dates farther out, please contact University Events and we will gladly see what we can do for you.
The proposal is good for 2-4 weeks depending upon the nature of your event. There is an expiration date listed on the proposal. Once received and reviewed by you, a contract will need to be drawn up to secure the space and any known services. We require a three-week turnaround time for a contract as necessary signatures will need to be secured. From there, your University Events Consultant will make you aware of any additional deadlines.
Any in-stock a/v is included with your room rental fee, as well as the labor to set-up and takedown the furniture for your event.
Each space at BSU is unique with its technology equipment. If there is something specifically needed, please make your University Event contact aware at the very beginning of the planning process. This will help ensure we place you in the best possible space. Please be aware that most of BSU's meeting rooms are equipped with basic technology for presentations.
Your contract will highlight the event time and any requested access time. Please review to ensure the time is accurate. If the time has changed since your initial booking, please be sure to contact University Events to ensure the change can be accommodated.
The executed contract contains a cancellation cause. Any cancellation must be received in writing (email suffices).
BSU has an in house caterer, Sodexo. Sodexo provides food service for all catered functions at BSU. All you need to do is communicate your food order to your University Events Consultant and they will work directly with the caterer. For a catering guide and/or approximate prices please feel free to contact University Events.
We have a fully functioning police department here on campus.