Our Locations
Centenary University offers numerous locations that are ideal for events. From classic Victorian to Industrial chic, elegant conference rooms, versatile spaces, and expansive lush greenery, Centenary is sure to please.
Centenary Grounds
Event Type: Wedding Ceremonies, tented weddings/parties, picnic engagements
Maximum capacity: none
Features: Requires the rental of tent.
The Seay Parlor
Event Type: Parties, Intimate Weddings
Maximum capacity: 100
Features: Authentic Victorian, baby grand piano, 3 adjoining rooms
The Chapel
Event Type: Weddings, Recitals
Maximum Capacity:
Features: balcony seating, piano, organ. podium, Authentic Victorian
The SAC
Event Type: Parties, intimate weddings
Maximum Capacity:
Features: flat screen tv, pool table, and game tables, sofas. Industrial/contemporary style.
Taylor Memorial Library
Event Type: Wedding Ceremonies
Maximum capacity:
Features: Requires the rental of pipe and drape for formal events.
Taylor Memorial Library Patio
Event Type: cocktail party, bbq, corporate picnic
Maximum capacity:
Features: custom table, chair, tent setup available. Consider a ceremony in the library and cocktail reception on the patio.
President's Circle Room
Ideal for: Intimate parties and weddings, workshops, presentations
Maximum Capacity: 48 guests
Features: Flexible seating arrangements, projector and a PC
Lackland Lobby
Ideal for: Cocktails
Maximum Capacity: Flexible
Features: located in the Lackland building off the dining hall. There is a set-up fee for this space.
Alumni Alley
Ideal for: Cocktails
Maximum Capacity: Flexible
Features: located in the Lackland building off the dining hall. There is a set-up fee for this space.
Boardroom
Ideal for: Conferences and Meetings
Maximum Capacity: 42, only 22 around the table
Features: projector, PC computer, and hybrid in-person/virtual presentation capabilities.
Black Box Theatre
Ideal for: parties, weddings performances, lectures, ceremonies
Maximum Capacity: 125
Features: flex stadium seating, availability limited
Lackland Dining Hall
Event Type: Parties, Galas, Large Weddings
Maximum capacity:
Features: Requires the rental of pipe and drape for formal events.
Little Theatre
Ideal for: performances, lectures, ceremonies
Maximum Capacity: 179
Features: screen
Sitnik Theatre
Ideal for: presentations, lectures, performances, ceremonies
Maximum Capacity: 500
Features: sound, lighting, projection, screen, podium
Availability limited
Reeves Gymnasium
Event Type: sporting events, , custom large galas
Maximum capacity: 1204 bleacher seats, 775 table seating
Features: Requires floor covering and pipe and drape for formal events.
Dance Studio
Event Type: dance, yoga, movement
Maximum capacity: 15
Features: mirror and dance floor
Classrooms
Event Type: classes, workshops, meetings
Maximum capacity: 20-50
Features: smartboards or screens/projectors, podium
Recital/Lecture Halls
Event Type: presentations, lectures, conferences, recitals
Maximum capacity: 45-50
Features: projector, screen, podium, piano
Equine Facility USET Building
Event Type: animal related events
Maximum capacity:
Features: 220x100', footing: ggt & sand mix, elevated judges booth, heated viewing from classrooms and lounge, food services, handicapped accessible, wireless internet access
Anderson Field
Event Type: tented weddings and outdoor events
Maximum capacity:
Features: Requires rental of a tent and dance floor
Centenary University Dorms
Event Type: summer camps and programs
Maximum capacity: 248 with AC, 339 without AC
Features: classic dorms with shared hall baths (no a/c) and 4 bedroom apartments with 2 full baths, common lounge, and kitchens with a/c.