Host your next event at the Memorial Union
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Choose from our selection of meeting rooms and large event spaces - indoors or outdoors. We provide the service, support and resources to help make your event a success.
The MU Online Reservations System is for OSU faculty, staff and students. Only OSU emails are accepted.
New user? Start here.
If you are a new user, you'll need to register first to make a reservation. At the login screen, enter your ONID email and choose your department on the next page.
After you have signed in for the first time, MU staff will review and activate your account for reservations at the MU. If you need assistance or have questions, please email,
The Memorial Union has 15 indoor rooms — ranging from board and conference rooms to presentation spaces to large-scale reception venues — that are available to the OSU and greater off-campus community. For outdoor events, the Memorial Union Quad and Student Experience Center Plaza are available for student organizations and OSU Departments to host tabling activities or larger events.
Room Capabilities
Air-conditioning*
Wireless connection (ask our reservations office for details)
Audio-Visual equipment
Phone connection
Side tables for catering
Flip chart easel with paper and markers
*The Memorial Union Ballroom is not air-conditioned.
Policies
For an up-to-date guide to our policies, click here.
Sound Permits
WEEKDAY PLAZA SOUND PERMIT
Monday - Thursday from 8am – 11pm, Friday 8am – 4pm
WEEKDAY QUAD SOUND PERMIT
Monday - Thursday from 8am – 11pm, Friday 8am – 4pm
WEEKEND SOUND PERMIT
Friday 4pm - 11pm, Sat. & Sun 8 am - 11pm
Other Permits
Alcohol
Alcohol Registration forms should be submitted to the Office of Risk Management at least three weeks prior to the event.
Candles
While battery-operated candles are encouraged, in some instances candles and open flame decorative lighting may be approved and granted an operational permit.
Drone Usage
The recreational use of unmanned aircraft systems including drones over the MU Quad, SEC Plaza and inside MU-owned buildings is prohibited. For inquiries, contact the OSU Office of Research.
CATERING
For an up-to-date list of approved catering companies, click here.
FOOD POLICIES
Food Policies Outdoor Food Policies Pepsi Products
Memorial Union Ballroom
Ground Level
Hardwood floor, Stage
For more information on possible set-ups, contact MU Reservations + Events at (541) 737-2416 or [email protected].
Multipurpose Room, 13
Ground Level
Room Configurations + Capacities
Circle of Chairs (42) | Classroom with AV (60) | Classroom w/out AV (60) | Hollow Square (54) | Reception | Rectangles (114) | Round Tables with AV (72) | Round Tables w/out AV (96) | Theater-style with AV (110) | Theater-style w/out AV (120) | U-Shape with AV (36) | Empty room
Horizon Room, 49
Mezzanine Level
Use of the Horizon Lounge
Configuration tables coming soon.
For more information on possible set-ups, contact MU Reservations + Events at (541) 737-2416 or [email protected].
Main Lounge
Mezzanine Level
For more information on possible set-ups, contact MU Reservations + Events at (541) 737-2416 or [email protected].
Joyce Powell - Journey Room, 104
First Floor
Foyer/reception area, Talisman Room access, balcony access from foyer
The Leadership Center was created with funds donated by the family of Joyce Goudy Powell, a successful OSU alumnus whose life was tragically cut short. Joyce believed the experience she gained from involvement with MU activities and programs gave her the skills she needed to succeed; hence creation of a space dedicated to providing leadership opportunities.
Room Configurations + Capacities
Standard Set-up (60) | Standard Round Tables (44) | 4ft Round Tables (36) | 5ft Round Tables (40) | Circle of Chairs (30) | Classroom-style (42) | Hollow Square (30) | Reception-style | U-Shape (21)
Joyce Powell - Talisman Room, 105
First Floor
Conference table for 6, soft seating for 10, foyer/reception area, Journey Room access, balcony access from foyer
This space is designed for face‐to‐face dialogue and is normally a technology‐free space. It is luxuriously appointed with soft leather seating and a small conference table.
Room Configuration
Room 109
First Floor
Presentation Package + Video Conferencing
Room Configurations + Capacities
Classroom-style (50) | Reception-style | Rounds and Theater (92) | Theater (100) | U-Shape (30) | 5ft Round Tables (72)
Asian Pacific American Room, 206
Second Floor
Connecting interior doors to 207
This room is dedicated to the 15.5 million U.S. residents who identify as Asian and/or Pacific Islander.
Room Configurations + Capacities
Standard set-up (50) | 4ft Round Tables (35) | 5ft Round Tables (35) | Circle of Chairs (28) | Classroom-style (27) | Hollow Square (30) | Reception
Allworth Conference Room, 207
Second Floor
Informal soft-seating, connecting interior doors to 206 + 208
This uniquely appointed conference room is dedicated in honor of the first MU Director, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and World War 1 hero, Major Edward C. Allworth.
Room Configuration
La Raza Room, 208
Second Floor
Connecting interior door to 207
La Raza literally translates to “the race” and denotes this room’s dedication to people of Latin, Hispanic, Chicano, and Mexican heritages. Renowned Mexican artist Hector Hernandez designed and painted a mural created specifically for this space.
Room Configurations + Capacities
Standard set-up (50) | 4ft Round Tables (35) | 5ft Round Tables (35) | Circle of Chairs (30) | Classroom-style (36) | Hollow Square (30) | Reception
211
Second Floor
Room Configurations + Capacities
MLK Jr. Conference Room, 212
Second Floor
Connecting interior doors to 211 and 213
This room is dedicated to the memory and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929‐April 4, 1968). Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American clergyman, activist and prominent leader in the African American civil rights movement.
Room Configuration
Pan-Afrikan Sankofa, 213
Second Floor
Connecting interior doors to 212
Pan‐Afrikan is a term that seeks unification of all people of the African Diaspora. “Sankofa” symbolizes people taking from their past what is good and using it to make positive changes in their future. This room honors this culture and belief.
Room Configurations + Capacities
Standard set-up (50) | Standard Round Tables (36) | 4ft Round Tables (30) | Circle of Chairs (32) | Classroom-style (36) | Hollow Square (30) | U-Shape (21) | Reception
Thought Lab, 215
Second Floor
Two glass white boards with markers
Room Configurations + Capacities
Jack Porter Board Room, 221
Second Floor
Doors to Main Lounge balcony, fireplace (no fires permitted), informal soft seating
Jack F. Porter, Class of 1912, was an original MU Board of Directors member and served on the Board until his death in 1983. This formal conference room is dedicated in his memory.
Room Configurations + Capacities
Council Room, 222
Second Floor
Doors to Main Lounge balcony, fireplace (no fires permitted), informal soft seating
This formal conference room that includes a small soft seating area is dedicated to the memory of George Stevens, MU Director, 1963‐1990.
Room Configurations + Capacities
MU Study Rooms
You can reserve a space for you or your group to study in the MU.
Piano Practice Rooms
We have 3 piano rooms off of the MU Ballroom that can be reserved for practice and rehearsal.
Memorial Union Quad
Only Student Organizations and OSU Departments can host quad events.
SEC Plaza
Between the new SEC and the MU, the plaza features a rain-proof overhead structure that enables groups and events use of outdoor space even during inclement weather.