The College of Arts & Sciences Event Center is your one-stop destination for hosting dynamic, hassle-free events. This state-of-the-art, multi-purpose space is designed with flexibility and functionality in mind, making it ideal for corporate, academic, and social gatherings. The center can simultaneously accommodate a lecture, board meeting, breakout sessions, and a catered reception. With plug-and-play display technology and a dedicated catering prep area, your event setup is seamless from start to finish. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Atlanta near Five Points, the CAS Event Center is just a short walk from MARTA and campus parking.
The CAS Event Center has over 5,000 square feet of event space.
The CAS Event Center is equipped with state-of-the-art technology in each space.
Outside catering is permitted in the CAS Event Center.
Linen, centerpieces, A/V equipment, and more are available for rent from the CAS Event Center, even if your event is in another location.
Reservations can be submitted up to one year in advance.
Available Spaces
Lecture Hall
Location:
- 25 Park Place, 2nd Floor
General Uses:
- Lectures
- Banquets
- Ceremonies
- Meetings
Room Features:
- Comfortable Banquet Chairs
- Whiteboard Wall
- Windows with Adjustable Shades
- Overlooks Woodruff Park
- Near Reception Hall & Catering Space (requires separate reservation)
Rates*:
- CAS: $25.00 per hour
- GSU: $50.00 per hour
- GSU Daily Rate**: $37.50 per hour
- External: $100.00 per hour
- External Daily Rate**: $62.50 per hour
*Rates include up to 30 minutes of setup & 30 minutes of breakdown.
**Daily rates apply to 8+ hours.
Additional Fees may apply.
Audio/Visual Features:
- Lectern with Computer & Monitor
- Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
- Mounted Projector & Screen (QSys System)
- (2) 85" TV Monitors (Can mirror main image or display separate images)
- (2) 55" Confidence Monitors
- Ceiling-Mounted Speakers
- USB & HDMI Connections
- (2) Wireless Handheld Microphones
- (2) Lapel Microphones
- Wall & Ceiling-Mounted Webcams with Multiple Viewing Settings (for virtual conferencing)
- Computer-Mounted Webcam (for virtual conferencing)
- Ceiling-Mounted Microphones (for virtual conferencing)
- AirMedia (wireless screen mirroring)
Square Footage:
- 1,200 sq. ft.
Layouts and Capacity:
- Theater – 80 (STANDARD)
- Banquet – 80
- Large Theater – 100
- Maximum Theater - 120
- Reception/Open – 120
Dean's Meeting Center
Location:
- 25 Park Place, 26th Floor
General Uses:
- Conferences
- Trainings
- Meetings
- Banquets
- Ceremonies
- Receptions
Room Features:
- Comfortable Chairs with Arms & Wheels
- Training Tables with Cherry Finish & Wheels
- Round Tables with Cherry Finish
- Built-in Buffet Tables with Storage
- Windows with Adjustable Shades
- Overlooks Downtown Atlanta
- Attached Catering Space (Included with reservation)
- Dual Whiteboard & Notepad Easel
Catering Space Features:
- Sink
- Icemaker
- Filtered Water
- Microwave
- Full Size Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Counter Space
Rates*:
- CAS: $35.00 per hour
- GSU: $70.00 per hour
- GSU Daily Rate**: $50.00 per hour
- External: $140.00 per hour
- External Daily Rate**: $75.00 per hour
*Rates include up to 30 minutes of setup & 30 minutes of breakdown.
**Daily rates apply to 8+ hours.
Additional Fees may apply.
Audio/Visual Features:
- Mounted Projector & Screen (Q-SYS System)
- (2) 85" Side Monitors
- Lectern with Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
- USB & HDMI Connections
- Ceiling Mounted Speakers
- (3) Wireless Microphones
- (1) Lapel Microphone
- Wall/Ceiling Mounted Webcams (for virtual conferencing)
- Computer Mounted Webcam (for virtual conferencing)
- Ceiling Mounted Microphones (for virtual conferencing)
- AirMedia (wireless screen mirroring)
Square Footage:
- 1,125 sq. ft.
Layouts and Capacity:
- Banquet - 56 (STANDARD)
- Conference – 28
- Hollow Square – 36
- Double Sided U - 54
- Classroom – 56
- Theater – 56
- Reception/Open – 112
Meeting Rooms
Location:
- 25 Park Place, 2nd Floor
General Uses:
- Meetings
- Seminars
- Lectures
- Breakout Sessions
- Receptions (Extends Reception Hall)
Room Features:
- Comfortable Chairs with Arms & Wheels
- Seminar Tables with Beige Finish & Wheels
- Whiteboard Partition
- Windows with Adjustable Blinds (Section B only)
- Reception Hall & Catering Space (requires separate reservation)
- Glass Partition Opens to Reception Hall
Rates*:
(Combined Meeting Rooms):
- CAS: $17.50 per hour
- GSU: $35.00 per hour
- GSU Daily Rate**: $32.50 per hour
- External: $70.00 per hour
- External Daily Rate**: $50.00 per hour
(Section A Only):
- CAS: $15.00 per hour
- GSU: $30.00 per hour
- GSU Daily Rate**: $25.00 per hour
- External: $60.00 per hour
- External Daily Rate**: $37.50 per hour
(Section B Only):
- CAS: $10.00 per hour
- GSU: $20.00 per hour
- GSU Daily Rate**: $17.50 per hour
- External: $40.00 per hour
- External Daily Rate**: $25.00 per hour
*Rates include up to 30 minutes of setup & 30 minutes of breakdown.
**Daily rates apply to 8+ hours.
Additional Fees may apply.
Audio/Visual Features:
- Lectern with Computer & Monitor (Q-SYS system) (Combined or Section A only)
- Wireless Keyboard & Mouse (Combined or Section A only)
- 85" TV Monitor (Combined or Section A only)
- HDMI & USB Connections (Combined or Section A only)
- Ceiling-Mounted Speakers
- Wall-Mounted Webcams with Multiple Viewing Settings (for virtual conferencing)
- Ceiling-Mounted Microphones (for virtual conferencing)
- AirMedia (Wireless Screen Mirroring) (Combined or Section A only)
Square Footage:
- Combined = 500 sq.ft.
- Sections = 240 sq. ft.
Layouts and Capacity:
Combined Meeting Rooms
- Double Sided U – 30 (STANDARD)
- Conference – 14
- Classroom – 24
- Hollow Square – 24
- Banquet – 35
- Theater – 50
- Reception/Open – 50
Meeting Room Sections
- Classroom – 6
- Conference – 12
- Theater – 12
- Banquet – 14
- Reception – 24
Reception Hall
General Uses:
- Receptions
- Celebrations
- Poster Sessions
- Banquets
Room Features:
- Built-in Buffet Table with Storage
- Adjacent to Catering Space (included with reservation)
- Windows with Adjustable Blinds
- Meeting rooms open to Reception Hall for increased capacity
Rates*:
- CAS: $20.00 per hour
- GSU: $40.00 per hour
- GSU Daily Rate**: $35.00 per hour
- External: $80.00 per hour
- External Daily Rate**: $55.00 per hour
*Rates include up to 30 minutes of setup & 30 minutes of breakdown.
**Daily rates apply to 8+ hours.
Additional Fees may apply.
Audio/Visual Features:
- Digital Signage Monitor
- HDMI Connection
- AUX Connection for Audio
- Ceiling-Mounted Speakers
Square Footage:
- 1,350 sq.ft.
Layouts and Capacity:
- Reception/Open – 135 (STANDARD)
- Banquet – 42
Catering Space
Location:
- 25 Park Place, 2nd Floor
General Uses:
- Catering Prep
- Lounge Area
- Storage
- Breakout Room
Rates:
- Included with Reception Hall reservation
Room Features:
- Sink
- Icemaker
- Filtered Water
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Toaster Oven
- Full Size Refrigerator
- Plentiful Counter Space
- Storage
Boardroom
Location:
- 25 Park Place, 2nd Floor
General Uses:
- Board Meetings
- Committee Meetings
- Staff Meetings
- Interviews
- Green Room for Guest Speakers
- Volunteer Headquarters
- Dressing Room
Room Features:
- Executive Chairs
- Executive Desk Mats & Coasters
- Glass Whiteboard
- Windows with Adjustable Blinds
- View of Woodruff Park
Rates*:
- CAS: $12.50 per hour
- GSU: $25.00 per hour
- GSU Daily Rate**: $22.50 per hour
- External: $50.00 per hour
- External Daily Rate**: $35.00 per hour
*Rates include up to 30 minutes of setup & 30 minutes of breakdown.
**Daily rates apply to 8+ hours.
Additional Fees may apply.
Audio/Visual Features:
- Computer and 85" TV Monitor
- Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
- USB & HDMI Connections
- HD Webcam
- Screen Mirroring Capability*
*Compatible with certain mobile devices/tablets
Square Footage:
- 300 sq. ft.
Layouts and Capacity:
- Conference – 10 (STANDARD)
- Large Conference - 14
- Hollow Square - 15
- Banquet - 16
- Classroom - 18
- Theater - 32
- Reception/Open - 35
Event Center FAQs
Site visits can be scheduled either before or after you submit a reservation. Just email us at [email protected] to schedule your site visit.
Late Fee = $30 (for reservations submitted within 72 business hours of event start)
Cancellation Fee = 75% of total (for reservations canceled within 72 hours of the event start)
Before/After Hours Fee = $30 per occurrence (for reservations that start before 8:30 a.m. and/or end after 5:30 p.m.)
Weekend Fee = $80 per day (for Saturday and/or Sunday events)
Setup Fees = $25-$75 per room (for setups outside of the standard setup
Virtual Conferencing Fees = $35-$50 (daily or hourly depends on specific needs)
Service Fee = 3% of subtotal (for check and card payments)
Cleanup Fee = $50 (if extensive cleanup needed)
Damage Fee = $50 or cost of repair (whichever is greater)
RESOURCE FEES
Cocktail (High-top) and/or Bistro (Low-top) Tables = $15 each (total of 8)
Tablecloths = $10 each (colors include black, royal blue, red, orange, & green)
Centerpieces = $8 each (vase with flowers. Colors include blue, white, red, & green)
Adjustable Easels = $5 each
Presentation Clicker = $10 per day
There are no contract and insurance requirements for GSU departments. For external groups, a Facilities Use Agreement (contract) must be routed through GSU Legal Affairs (preferably 3 weeks prior to the event start date). You must also obtain Commercial General Liability Insurance with a minimum of the following coverage (Personal Injury: 1 million per occurrence / General Aggregate: 2 million per occurrence). Other coverage may be required depending on the nature of the event. For small groups without an annual insurance policy, one day event insurance is an affordable option to consider. A Certificate of Insurance must be submitted at least 72 hours before the event start date and the certificate holder should be listed as follows:
Georgia State University
It's officers, agents, employees, and the Board of Regents
25 Park Place, 25th Floor
PO Box 4038
Atlanta, GA 30302
No. The room rates apply to your event start and end times. You will be allowed to add up to 30 minutes of setup time and up to 30 minutes of breakdown time at no extra charge. If you need more setup/breakdown time, hourly rates will be added.
No. The CAS Event Center is a one-stop shop for all of your event needs. Your event liaison will be your point of contact to arrange the various elements of your event (except for catering orders).
All rooms are equipped with computer systems and projection capabilities. Bringing your presentation on a flash drive is preferred. HDMI connections are available if you wish to provide your own device, but you must provide your own adapters. All rooms are equipped for video conferencing (additional fees apply) and some rooms have sound amplification.
Yes, Wi-Fi can be provided at no extra charge.
The building address is 25 Park Place, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. The main entrance is near the blue round planters and flag posts. The CAS Event Center is located on the 2nd Floor of the building and the Dean's Meeting Center is on the 26th Floor.
There are a few options for parking:
T Deck (43 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303) - This deck is owned by GSU and is recommended if parking Monday-Friday for more than 80 minutes. The fee is $10 per visit (card only). If you would like to prepay parking for your attendees at T Deck, your event liaison can assist with those arrangements.
Hurt Plaza Garage (33 Hurt Plaza SE, Atlanta, GA 30303) - This deck is not owned by GSU and is recommended if parking for less than 80 minutes or on Saturday-Sunday. There is an hourly fee schedule up to $26 per day.
Street Parking - Paid street parking is in the vicinity of 25 Park Place. It is FREE after 7 p.m. and on Sunday.
Yes. 25 Park Place is near two train stations, two streetcar stations, and multiple bus stops:
MARTA Train - Five Points Station (East/West/North/South) and Peachtree Center Station (North/South)
Atlanta Streetcar - Park Place Station and Woodruff Park Station
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the primary international airport serving the Atlanta area. 25 Park Place is approximately 10.2 miles from the airport and just a 17 minute car ride in light traffic. Attendees can also utilize MARTA from the Airport Station to the Peachtree Center Station.
Events can be booked outside of business hours on weekdays. Reservations that begin before 8:30 a.m. and/or end after 5:30 p.m. will incur an additional fee.
Weekend events are only booked for multi-day events that also include a weekday. We are unable to accommodate weekend-only reservations. A weekend fee will also apply to dates booked on Saturday and/or Sunday.
The front doors are unlocked Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Access outside of regular building hours is arranged through your event liaison with Campus Police.
Yes, food is allowed. You are welcome to utilize GSU's PantherDining or any outside vendor (must be licensed & insured) for your catering needs.
No. Catering must be arranged by you directly with your catering vendor. Feel free to let your event liaison know about your arrangements so that we can prepare the room accordingly.
You may temporarily park directly in front of the building on Park Place (near street planters with flashers on) and load items through the front doors.
Yes. There are two sets of vending machines inside 25 Park Place. Outside of the building, there are over 40 eateries within a five-minute walk. Your event liaison can provide a list of those eateries upon request.
Yes. If you wish to serve alcohol, you must read the Alcohol Policy and work with your event liaison to submit a Request to Serve Form at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
Read the Minors on Campus Policy and consult with your event liaison on next steps.
No. GSU does not have a mask mandate, but masks can be strongly encouraged.
Yes. The following are practices in place at the CAS Event Center/Dean's Meeting Center:
-Masks and hand sanitizer will be available.
-All spaces are equipped with portable H13 filtration air purifiers.
-Seating may be arranged for social distancing.
-High-touch areas are cleaned regularly.
-Guests are asked to follow CDC safety recommendations:
1. Sick attendees/facilitators should stay home
2. Cover coughs/sneezes
3. Clean hands often
4. Avoid close contact with others
5. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth