Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of rooms do you have available for use?
We have a Ballroom, 2 banquet rooms (the Alumni Room, the Washington Room), 4 Conference Rooms (the Jefferson Room, the Madison Room, the Monroe Room, and suite SU 230), the Gaines Theater, many classrooms, and a few computer labs.

How much do these rooms cost for use?
We have a standard room rental fee based on a 4 hour usage period for each individual room. If the room is needed longer than 4 hours we will pro-rate an hourly cost.

How many people can your facilities accommodate?
We have many rooms of varied sizes so that we can comfortably accommodate groups as large as 530 and as small as 20 people.

What kind of equipment can the university provide?
We have a large variety of Audio Visual equipment including: televisions, VCR's, overhead projectors, slide projectors, podiums with attached microphones, tri-pods, flipcharts, and much more. We also can provide your event with almost any seating arrangement you request. We have long buffet tables, round dining tables, square registration tables, or theatre seating for your whole party.

When do we have to pay for our event?
We will fill out a reservation contract with you and have you keep a copy for your records. The University Business Office will then send you a bill for payment which must be paid at least 48 hours prior to your event.

Can I bring in refreshments or other food for my event?
No food is allowed to be brought into the University, however, CNU has an extraordinary catering service that provides an exquisite variety of fine dining to suit any occation.