Conference Services

 

Book Your Next Event at SAU

We are pleased that you are considering hosting your next event at Spring Arbor University. Just minutes from downtown Jackson, our campus proudly offers the community and neighboring organizations top-rated services and accommodations. Conveniently situated to host almost any type of group, we offer a relaxed atmosphere with all the amenities of a larger city within reach.

For more information, please email [email protected].

 

Facility Rentals

Do you have an event to host, but don’t know where you’re going to hold it? Our variety of facilities at Spring Arbor University can accommodate groups large and small; the convenience of our location and our pledge to give you the attention you need will make your event a memorable success. Check out all our available facilities below.

 

Spring Arbor University offers a wide range of athletic facilities which can accommodate groups of varying sizes. Whatever your needs, chances are we can satisfy them. Our following athletic facilities are available to guests:

  • McDonald Athletic Center (MAC)
  • Dunckel Gymnasium
  • Outdoor Track/Athletic Field
  • Tennis Courts

We are very proud of our residence halls and the amenities that they can provide. We have a variety of housing options and they can be classified into two main categories: community or suite-style.

  • Andrews Hall (community)
  • Gainey Hall (community)
  • Post & Ogle Villages (suite-style)

Housing is available through the summer only. For groups wishing to host a conference or camp during the school year (September through May), Spring Arbor University has partnered with nearby hotels to provide housing for guests.

Spring Arbor University has an abundance of classrooms and conference rooms to meet the needs and preferences of almost any guest. We are more than happy to help arrange and meet your needs for all of your instructional needs in a cost-effective manner within our wonderful community. Below is a list of rooms on campus that are available to guests.

  • Classrooms
    • Whiteman Gibbs Science Center, Sayre-Decan Hall, Smith Music Center, Physical Education Center and Poling Center
  • Conference Rooms
    • Available in Poling Center and Hugh & Edna White Library
  • Lecture Halls
    • Located inside Whiteman Gibbs Science Center
  • White Auditorium
    • Seats up to 315 people and is next to Sayre-Decan Hall
  • Computer Labs
    • There are labs available in the White Library, Whiteman Gibbs Science Center, and Kresge Student Life Center

Our dining services are provided by Chartwells, a name that is well-known and established in university dining. Our large groups dine in our Ogle Dining Commons, a recently-renovated dining space that allows for a great variety of food options and easy navigation to ensure that lines stay short. The Ogle Dining Commons can easily accommodate up to 450 guests at a time.

For smaller groups, we offer the Ralph Carey Forum (RCF), Willow Room, and Cougar Den. The RCF seats up to 120 people, 90 comfortably. The Willow Room has a capacity of 22 people. The Cougar Den can comfortably seat 80-90 people in a variety of seating options.

The Poling Center lobby is also available for standing receptions with room for up to 150 people. As a full-service food service operator, our menus can offer a wide variety of options. Banqueting services are available to cater to meetings of all sizes and special accommodations can be made for those with food allergies or specific needs.

 

 

 

Summer Camps

Whether you are a summer youth camp looking for a new location, an organization seeking a place to host your next conference or a small business wanting to give employees a much needed retreat, Spring Arbor University has everything you need to make your event a success. In the past, we have hosted the Free Methodist Church General Conference, Youth Bible Quizzing, various athletic camps, a science camp for kids, and various other youth camps. 

If you are interested in hosting your next summer program here at Spring Arbor University, please contact [email protected].

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