Conference & Event Services

Browse all available spaces at-a-glance below, for Chicago and Schaumburg campuses.

Let’s take the next steps.

Working with Roosevelt University Conference & Event Services makes planning a snap. We look forward to collaborating with you to make your next event your best yet. Ready to take the next step? So are we.

Courtesy holds

If you’ve fallen in love with our spaces but have a few details yet to work out, it’s all right. We offer our clients courtesy holds for 10 business days with no obligation.

Book your date

Once you’re ready to make your event a reality, we’ll prepare a contract. An event is confirmed when we have received the signed contract and full payment. The certificate of insurance is due 30 days prior to your event.

Details, details

We’ll discuss floor plan and setup needs, including anticipated headcount. We’ll work with you on your complete audiovisual needs, including sound system, screen and projector, laptop, conference phone, and wi-fi details. Need directions and information on transit and parking, especially for out-of-town guests? We’ve got that on hand.

We’ll help with your onsite catering and cafeteria needs, and we’ll also ensure you’re set with campus security so your guests can get to the main event smoothly. We offer on-site staff for event day, too. In short, we’ve got the details covered so your event is memorable for all the right reasons.

Fill out our inquiry form to reserve your space.

Or, call us at 312-341-2100 to talk details.

Our Conference & Event Services staff is dedicated to partnering with you from start to finish on your event. We’re invested in your event’s success. Please read the following policies before submitting a rental inquiry using the form below.

External Rental Policy

• Roosevelt University reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse use or rental of space to any organization. Events which do not serve to enhance the mission of Roosevelt University or do not properly represent the standards of decorum of an academic institution will not be considered.
• Roosevelt University facilities generally are not available for political meetings or events, religious or sectarian meetings, or any gambling related events or activities.
• Events may not create any hazard or undue hardship to the University and its facilities, staff or students. Events must conform with established University regulations for use of facilities. Such use must not be in conflict with any existing or contemplated University functions.
• The wording "NOT AFFILIATED WITH ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY" must appear in all media and newsprint materials publicizing the event. The University telephone number should not be used in any publicity information.
• Any sponsoring organization seeking to use the University facilities for an event with an admission charge or an event involving fundraising activity must be qualified as a not-for-profit, tax exempt organization under Section 501 (c) (3) or other sections of the Internal Revenue Code.
• All costs associated with an event will be the responsibility of the sponsoring organization. Certificates of Insurance must be on file from all sponsors and outside vendors.
• Roosevelt University is a smoke free environment in compliance with the Illinois Clean Indoor Air Act. No smoking is allowed in any University area.

Certificate of Insurance

Before any event can take place, Lessee group agrees to provide the University with a certificate of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the period of Lessee’s use of the subject facilities. The certificate of insurance shall be provided as follows:

• Roosevelt University shall be named as additional insured on the certificate to cover each rental date.
• Limit of liability should not be less than $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage liability.

The Lessee’s liability, for which the above insurance is to be obtained, includes:

• Acts or omissions by its principles, employees, representatives, or agents, as well as by those attending the function for which the facilities are leased, which result in injury or property damage.
• The cost of responding to, or defending, any claims or demands arising out of such acts or omissions, including attorney fees and any other resulting costs.
• All costs which are the proximate result of any claim of injury or damage as described above, regardless of the merits of such claims.

The information contained in this application will be used to prepare your rental contract for use of University space and will be attached to and become a part of that contract.

Accept the policies and fill out our inquiry form. 

Please complete the following inquiry form for more information.