Argyros Forum

Argyros Forum includes lecture-style rooms, classrooms, multipurpose rooms and lounge space. Contact us for more details!
Beckman Hall

Beckman Hall has a variety of classrooms with state-of-the-art technology. The George Bush Conference Room (BK 404) is a great venue for receptions.
Chapman Auditorium

Located inside Memorial Hall, the Chapman Auditorium is home to the University's theater and music performances. The Auditorium can seat approximate 930 guests.
Attallah Piazza

The Attallah Piazza is a popular outdoor venue for large gatherings, catered meals and activities.
Kennedy Hall

Kennedy Hall is home to the Dale E. Fowler School of Law which consists of various lecture halls, classrooms, and courtrooms.
Rinker Campus

The Chapman University Rinker Science campus located in Irvine, California and boasts a mixture of classrooms, lecture halls, and learning labs.
FISH Interfaith Center

The FISH Interfaith Center is Chapman's hub for both religious/spiritual activities and events on campus.
Sandhu Conference Center

The Sandhu Conference Center is Chapman's largest indoor events center which boasts 6 small to mid-size meeting rooms and 2 large conjoin-able multi-purpose rooms.

» Conferences and Events

The Chapman University campus is an ideal venue that can accommodate events of all sizes in various event spaces that include classrooms, multi-purpose rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, and athletic facilities. The Conference Services Office provides a “one stop shop” for coordinating your event needs. Please complete the online Event Inquiry Form so that we can better serve your needs. A Conference Services staff member will contact you with availability shortly.

Chapman University requires outside organizations to provide the following in order to rent facilities on campus:

Sign the Facility Rental Agreement (terms and rental fees will be outlined in the agreement).
Provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance listing Chapman University as additionally insured (requirements are listed in the Facility Rental Agreement). Please Note: There are additional requirements for events involving minor participants.
Submit payment by deadlines outlined in the Facility Rental Agreement.

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Chapman University offers modern conference and event facilities year-round. Our lecture rooms, classrooms, and multipurpose rooms feature state-of-the-art technology and complimentary Wi-Fi. Classrooms can seat 25 - 40 guests, lecture rooms can seat 48 - 200 guests, and multipurpose rooms can seat up to 400 guests. The Chapman Auditorium can seat 930 guests. Conference Services staff will assist planners in coordinating a successful conference or event.

Chapman Catering (Sodexo) offers a great selection of fresh foods and innovative menus for all occasions. Sodexo Catering Menu. Whether you are looking for conference refreshments, a themed buffet lunch, an elegant reception, or served dinner, Chapman Catering will customize and create the perfect menu to compliment your event and budget.

Chapman University has an exclusive catering contract with Sodexo and does not allow outside food to be brought on campus. You may work with the Conference Services Office or Chapman Catering (Sodexo) to prepare any and all of your catering orders. A Catering Coordinator can be reached at (714) 744-6070 or catering@chapman.edu.

The Conference Services Office provides setup and audiovisual equipment at no additional charge. All requests are subject to availability. Please work with your Chapman University Conference Services staff to arrange all setup and audiovisual requests at least two weeks prior to your event.

Setup Equipment

Tables (6ft tables, 8ft tables, 72 inch rounds, 90 inch rounds, tall cocktail tables, short cocktail tables)
Chairs
Podiums (adjustable or fixed)
Dance Floor (16’ x 21’ max)
Easels
U.S. Flag & California State Flag
Stage (8’ x 16’ max)
- Provided with stairs and or ADA ramp

Audio-Visual Equipment

LCD Projectors
Projection Screens
Microphones (handheld wireless, wired, lavaliere)
Desktop & Laptop Computers
Presentation Remotes
HDMI & VGA Connections
AppleTV & Pano Capabilities
Panopto

Event Parking

Please contact the Conference Services Office to make parking arrangements for your conference or event. Depending on your conference or event location, day of week, and program time, you may:

A.) Have guests purchase a parking permit from the kiosks located in the parking structures ($2.00 for 2 hours, $3.00 for 4 hours, and $5.00 for 12 hours).

B.) Pre-order an electronic parking permit from the Conference Services Office. An electronic parking permit will be emailed to the Conference Director to distribute to attendees. The cost is $2.00 per car, per day.

Buses & Trucks

If your event will be bringing either a bus or truck to the campus, please inform the Conference Services staff so that we may assist you with coordinating the loading/unloading. Chapman University’s parking lots/structures cannot accommodate large vehicles such as buses or trucks. A parking plan for these vehicles must be coordinated prior to your arrival on campus.

City of Orange Residential Parking Restrictions

Parking in the residential streets that surround the University requires a City of Orange parking permit. Parking on these streets may result in a parking citation from the City of Orange.

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