Ashland University Catering and Events

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All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,000

Guest capacity

Up to 800 seated guests

About this venue

Ashland University is proud to offer premier conference venues for groups of all sizes. Our catering team provides a wide variety of services for your event, including meals, meeting and event spaces, and linen packages. We have the largest facility between Cleveland and Columbus, and we can accommodate your group at a more affordable price than facilities in larger cities. The Convocation Center at Ashland University can handle groups of six to 1,000 people in a 20,000-square-foot facility, which is the largest of its kind between Cleveland and Columbus. Our center is equipped to meet all of your needs, including service equipment, tables and chairs, food and beverage and high-quality audio/visual technology. We also have a team of award-winning, professionally-trained chefs and service staff to cater your event.

Seated guest capacity

20-800

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls

Venue setting

Indoor

638 Jefferson, Ashland, OH 44805

Our event spaces

Alumni Room

A Variety of Venues

The Alumni Room is a large and adaptable space situated directly across from the entrance of the John C. Myers Convocation Center. The room accommodates up to 500 guests in reception-style seating, and can be tailored to fit the needs of your special event.

Guest capacity

Up to 1000 Seated

Up to 1500 Standing

Included in this room:

Even with maximum seating, you’ll be able to fit additional features such as a stage, dance floor, gift tables or banquet lines. With a large selection of linen colors, centerpieces and décor, the Alumni Room is the perfect fit for a wedding reception, awards banquet, conference, seminar or any other large event. Our catering representatives are here to make your experience in the Alumni Room the very best that it can be.

Room cost

$1,000 for 5 hours

Faculty Room

A Variety of Venues

The Faculty Room is a smaller space that’s perfect for more intimate occasions, such as small receptions, awards ceremonies and lectures. Like the Alumni and Trustees rooms, some features can be customized to fit your needs, including the setup, décor and linen colors.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Included in this room:

• Bar services • Catering services • Clean up • Dance floor • Event coordinator • Event staff • Lighting/Sound • Service staff • Set up • Wheelchair accessible • Wifi

Room cost

$400 for 5 hours

Trustees Room

A Variety of Venues

Not only is the Trustees Room a mirror image of the Faculty Room, but it can be merged with the Faculty Room and/or the Alumni Room to create one of our largest spaces available. Depending on your needs, the customizable and combinable Trustees Room can seat anywhere from 160 to 820 guests in reception-style seating. No matter the size, it’s one of our more popular options—in the past, it’s been used to host dinners, receptions, seminars and conferences of all kinds.

Guest capacity

Up to 160 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Included in this room:

• Bar services • Catering services • Clean up • Dance floor • Event coordinator • Event staff • Lighting/Sound • Service staff • Set up • Wheelchair accessible • Wifi

Room cost

$400 For 5 hours

Heritage Room

A Variety of Venues

The historic Heritage Room overlooks Claremont Avenue and features clean, natural lighting—perfect for friendly luncheons, presentations, rehearsal dinners and other professional events. This budget-friendly space can seat up to 100 guests for a plated meal or up to 160 with theater-style seating.

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Included in this room:

• Bar services • Catering services • Clean up • Event coordinator • Event staff • Lighting/Sound • Service staff • Set up • Wheelchair accessible • Wifi

Room cost

$200 for 5 hours

President's Dining Room

A Variety of Venues

The President’s Dining Room is a private space that seats up to 20 people. Despite its small size, it is equipped with comfortable swivel chairs, a pristine boardroom table and technology to meet your needs. For small professional events, there’s no better selection.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 20 Standing

Included in this room:

• Bar services • Catering services • Clean up • Dance floor • Event coordinator • Event staff • Lighting/Sound • Service staff • Set up • Wheelchair accessible • Wifi

Room cost

$150 for 5 hours

Redwood Hall

A Variety of Venues

Redwood Hall is a unique space with wooden vaulted ceilings which give it a rustic feel. This space can host up to 250 guests dinner style and is perfect for weddings, banquets, reunions and much more! Redwood Hall can be reserved for summer months (Mid-May through Mid-August) with limited availability only.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Included in this room:

• Bar services • Catering services • Clean up • Dance floor • Event coordinator • Event staff • Lighting/Sound • Service staff • Set up • Wheelchair accessible • Wifi

Upper Convocation Center

A Variety of Venues

The upper level of Ashland University’s John C. Myers Convocation Center opens up to create the largest and most spacious room available to you. Entirely customizable, the space can fit a large stage, open dance floor, multiple buffet stations and more plus accommodating 1,000 guests in reception-style seating. For large dinners, professional conferences, camps, trade shows and other high-activity events, this is the best venue.

Guest capacity

Up to 2000 Seated

Up to 2500 Standing

Included in this room:

• Bar services • Catering services • Clean up • Dance floor • Event coordinator • Event staff • Lighting/Sound • Service staff • Set up • Wheelchair accessible • Wifi

Room cost

$2,000 for 5 hours