University Student Center

Location:

800 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037

Nearest Metro: Foggy Bottom/GWU

Parking: University Student Center Garage

Perfect for: Conferences and events that require a variety of spaces (presentations, breakout rooms, sit-down catering)

External Client Request Form

Student Org Booking Portal: Major Space

Student Org Booking Portal: Meeting Space

Student Org Booking Portal: Lower Level / Presentation Space

Department Booking Portal: Major Space

Department Booking Portal: Meeting Space

Space Modification Form

Exterior view of the University Student Center

As the main hub of the George Washington University's Foggy Bottom campus, the USC Conference Center, features ballrooms, a theater, breakout rooms, and an amphitheater—ideal for conferences of any size. In fact, these versatile number of spaces found in USC ensure that those who need a variety of spaces — from presentations and breakout rooms to sit-down catering and more — have precisely everything they need to pull off the perfect event. Whether you need space for a one-day all hands or a week-long conference, USC has got you covered.

Maximum Capacities: Theater up to 400

Price List

External Clients please complete the External Client Request Form to receive pricing and availability.

Department and student organization events will have costs associated with them. To view the university price lists and estimates please log into the University Box folder. Please note only University Clients will have access to these links.

Universal Venue Features

Devoted Venue Managers to provide personalized, VIP service
High-Speed Wireless Internet
AV / Tech Support
Setup
No Required Catering (Recommendations Provided Upon Request)
Security Services via George Washington University Police Department (GWPD)
Centrally located with access to GWU/Foggy Bottom Metro stop and several bus lines
All Facilities are ADA Compliant (Learn more about Accessible Events at GW)

Room Setup Type	Max Capacity	Booking Window	A/V	Food
Amphitheater: Theater for 96	104	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Betts Theatre: Theater for 325	400	14 Days in advance	Yes	No

Room Setup Type	Max Capacity	Booking Window	A/V	Food
Box	60 (3 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Classroom	62 (2 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Theater	170	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
U Shape	45 (3 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Banquet	136 (8 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Conference	48 (3 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Reception	250	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Crescent	85 (5 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Fair	40 Tables	14 Days in advance	Yes	No

Room Setup Type	Max Capacity	Booking Window	A/V	Food
Box	90	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Classroom	100 (2 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Theater	300	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
U Shape	69 (3 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Banquet	176 (8 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Conference	66 (3 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Reception	450	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Crescent	110 (5 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Fair	48 Tables	14 Days in advance	Yes	No

Room Setup Type	Max Capacity	Booking Window	A/V	Food
Box	38 (2 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Classroom	48 (2 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Theater	144	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
U Shape	32 (2 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Banquet	80 (8 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Conference	28 (2 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Reception	148	14 Days in advance	Yes	No
Crescent	60 (6 per table)	14 Days in advance	Yes	No

Space	Setup Type	Max Capacity
5th Floor Activity Space	Clear Space	18
USC 301	Clear Space with 10 chairs	95
USC 302	Theater	86
USC 307	Theater	89
USC 308	Classroom	36
USC 310 W	Banquet	60
USC 311 W	Theater	54
USC 400	Conference Table	6
USC 401	Conference Table	12
USC 402	Theater	27
USC 403 W	Flexible: 8 rolling tables, 50 rolling spaces	50
USC 404	Theater	33
USC 405 W	Banquet	50
USC 410	Free Standing Armchairs	4
USC 415	Conference Room	8

Space	Room Setup Type	Max Capacity
LL 01A	Empty Space with Speaker only	200
LL 01B	Empty Space with Speaker only	100
LL 01C	Empty Space with Speaker only	100
Presentation Space	Fixed theater seating	120