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Conference and Event Planning

University Conference Center

The University Conference Center is the premier conference space on USC's campus. Looking for the perfect space for your next conference or special event? Look no further. We'd love to host you!

Versatility and Views

Housed on the 8th floor of the Close-Hipp Building, the University Conference Center is newly renovated and boasts a 150-seat auditorium, two 100-person multi-purpose rooms, four breakout classrooms, a board room and reception space. Did we mention the sweeping views of the capital city?

Reserve a room for the afternoon or the full center for a week. Our spaces are designed to be versatile to fit the needs of your event.

Board Room

Board Room

The Board Room offers seating for 10 at its executive table. This space is equipped with a large monitor and HD camera for streaming meetings and interviews.

Eastview Multipurpose Room

Eastview

Eastview is one of two multi-purpose rooms in the center. Setup can be customized to fit the needs of your event. Eastview holds ~100 seated theatre style or ~80 seated at rounds. Eastview is equipped with a podium (fixed), desktop computer, projector, screen and sound.

Westview Multi-Purpose Room

Westview

Westview is one of two multi-purpose rooms in the center. Setup can be customized to fit the needs of your event. Westview holds ~100 seated theatre style or ~80 seated at rounds. Westview is equipped with a podium (fixed), desktop computer, projector, screen and sound.

Executive I Classroom

Executive I

Executive I is a small breakout room with classroom seating for 16. Executive I is the only room in the center without AV.

Executive II Classroom

Executive II

Executive II is a small breakout room with classroom seating for 22. Executive II has a podium (fixed), desktop computer, projector, screen, sound and a white board.

Lumpkin Auditorium

Lumpkin Auditorium

Lumpkin Auditorium is a spacious tiered theatre with seating for 150. Lumpkin has a podium (fixed), desktop computer, projector, screen and sound.

Reception space

Reception

The best views in the city can be found in the reception spaces within the center. Let us help you determine which space(s) would work best for your event.

Summit Room

Summit East

Summit East is a tiered classroom with seating for ~35. Summit East has a podium (fixed), desktop computer, projector, screen, sound and a white board.

Summit Room

Summit West

Summit West is a tiered classroom with seating for ~35. Summit West has a podium (fixed), desktop computer, projector, screen, sound and a white board.

 

Pricing

Please contact our team so we can prepare a proposal for your next event. Individual room pricing is listed below by the half and full day. 

  • Half Day: Up to six hours
  • Full Day: More than six hours (not to exceed twelve)

Additional fees:

  • Tables: $8 per
  • Linens: $15 per
  • On-site staff (required):
    • $25 per hour M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Afterhours/weekend on-site staff: $50 per hour
  • Weekend cleaning fee (applicable for any events with food): $155
  USC
Dept.
Non-Profit/
State Agency
Corporate/
Other
Half Day $50 $100 $150
Full Day $100 $150 $200
  USC
Dept.
Non-Profit/
State Agency
Corporate/
Other
Half Day $200 $250 $300
Full Day $400 $500 $600
  USC
Dept.
Non-Profit/
State Agency
Corporate/
Other
Half Day $200 $250 $300
Full Day $400 $500 $600
  USC
Dept.
Non-Profit/
State Agency
Corporate/
Other
Half Day $100 $175 $250
Full Day $200 $350 $500
  USC
Dept.
Non-Profit/
State Agency
Corporate/
Other
Half Day $100 $175 $250
Full Day $200 $350 $500
  USC
Dept.
Non-Profit/
State Agency
Corporate/
Other
Half Day $250 $325 $400
Full Day $500 $650 $800
The center offers several reception spaces, each with unique pricing. Please contact our team at conferences@sc.edu so we may provide you a quote.
  USC
Dept.
Non-Profit/
State Agency
Corporate/
Other
Half Day $150 $225 $300
Full Day $300 $450 $500
  USC
Dept.
Non-Profit/
State Agency
Corporate/
Other
Half Day $150 $225 $300
Full Day $300 $450 $500

 


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