KSU Center

The KSU Center is designed to accommodate educationally-oriented events in a meeting and training environment. It offers two conference rooms and numerous classrooms equipped to meet your technology needs. Groups with as many as 250 attendees can be accommodated.

KSU Center is located just off I-75 in Kennesaw, Georgia, only one mile from the Kennesaw campus of Kennesaw State University. The KSU Center is designed to accommodate educationally-oriented events in a state-of-the-art meeting and training environment. There are two multipurpose rooms and numerous classrooms equipped to meet your technology needs. Groups as large as 250 can be accommodated.

Scheduling Events

Outside Requests: All outside (non-KSU) requests for space will be arranged through the Event and Venue Management Office. An agreement for usage of the space will be sent to the client. The client must return a signed copy of the agreement with payment prior to the event. Some exceptions (ie. state agencies) will be allowed to make payment after the event. If food service is required, the client is responsible for making those arrangements. KSU Catering is the standard provider of catering services at the KSU Center.
KSU Catering can be reached at 470-578-2208.

Room set up and standard AV equipment arrangements will be handled by the Event and Venue Management Office. Requests can be made by calling 470-578-6952.

Internal Requests: Requests for space will be handled by the KSU Center Management office.  All pertinent rules and regulations must be adhered to for all events.

Carmichael Student Center

The Carmichael Student Center is the central location for student, faculty and staff events on campus.

  • University Rooms

    The University Rooms offer a great venue for receptions, banquets, fairs, lectures, dances or just about any event.

    These multipurpose rooms can be reserved separately for smaller gatherings or together for larger events.

    Event capacity for the University Rooms depends greatly on the set-up and can range from approximately 64 (banquet style) to 140 (theater style). Each of the University Rooms comes equipped with a projector screen, projector, laptop connector and speakers.

    NOTE: All built-in systems in the University Rooms come with a laptop connection that is compatible with PC laptops. All Mac users will need to have a VGA cable adapter in order to use the system. The University Rooms are not equipped with computers.

    Helpful Tips:

    • Setup: Maximum occupancy is 400.
    • Food: Allowed.
    • Reservations can be made a year in advance.

    Atrium

    The Atrium is located on the first floor of the Student Center. This is an open area located outside of the University Rooms.

    Helpful Tips:

    • Setup: It is a multi-functional space.
    • Food: Allowed.
    • A/V: No AV equipment is installed, minimal AV support is available.
    • Reservations are required to use this open-access common area.

Convocation Center

The Convocation Center is the largest facility on Kennesaw campus. The venue hosts events ranging from commencement, sporting events, and formal dinners.

  • For internal events, please submit a Convocation Center Request in KSU Reservations to reserve space for your event.

    PLEASE NOTE: Your request for this venue is not confirmed until you are notified by the Department of Event and Venue Management. Do not publicize, sign contractual agreements, or notify guests of your event until you receive a confirmation.

    About the KSU Convocation Center

    The Convocation Center is the largest facility on Kennesaw State University’s campus. The 3,866-seat arena opened in 2005 and is home to the Owls men's and women's basketball teams, the women's volleyball team, and the Athletics and Health Promotion & Physical Education departments' administrative offices. Classes are also held in this building.

    Located  across from Kennesaw Hall and the Campus Green, this spacious facility can accommodate concerts, seminars and other entertainment and business events. The facility has hosted numerous events including athletic competitions, competitive cheer events, youth camps, college and high school commencements and many other academic gatherings.

    The Convocation Center underwent many updates in the summer of 2012, including a Daktronics video wall. The Dakronics video wall was updated in 2021 and installation of theactrial sound and lighting was installed in 2025. The facility also features the Hospitality Suite located on the third floor of the venue that can serve as a VIP suite.

    Important Things to Know

    • The Convocation Center is available for reservation requests, however availability is based on athletic events including volleyball & basketball season.
    • Setup
      • The arena does not come pre-set. All items for an event must be rented.
      • The arena basketball floor must be covered for all events (requires a minimum of 4 hours to cover the floor and 4 hours to remove).
    • Requests for the Convocation Center Arena floor should be made three to six months in advance of the desired event date.
    • All Convocation Center classrooms are used for KSU academic program delivery. Requests where disruption of academic programs would occur will be subject to approval.
    • If the event is approved, the Department of Event & Venue Management will send a confirmation along with any expected costs to the requester.

    Directions and Parking

    Address to the Convocation Center:
    590 Cobb Ave NW Kennesaw, GA 30144

    Parking location and directions vary based on event. Parking charges may apply.

    Handicapped Parking: Designated parking for those with special needs is available in all campus parking areas. Patrons must display the required handicapped-parking permit.

    Prohibited Items

    Security has the right to inspect any item at any time for the purpose of safety. Prohibited items* must be returned to cars or disposed of before entering the venue. No place will be offered to store any of these items.

    • Alcohol
    • Aerosol/pressurized cans
    • Animals (except service animals and service-in-training)
    • Artificial noisemakers including airhorns, whistles, musical instruments, etc.
    • Flags, banners, posters, or signs bigger than 24”x18” (medium poster size)
    • Flyers, handouts, advertisements
    • Glassware of any kind
    • Glitter
    • Balloons
    • Illegal substances, drugs, and chemicals of any kind
    • Inflatables
    • Instruments of any kind
    • Laser pointers
    • Open flames
    • Outside food or beverages (empty bottles allowed)
    • Poles or staffs of any kind (metal, plastic, wooden)
    • Weapons, flares, fireworks, and smoke devices
    • Use of cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vapes, juuls, dip, chew, etc.
    • Tri-pods and Cameras with lenses above 4 in"
    • Flower Vases
    • Balloons on Sticks
    Diaper Bags
    Exception: Medical bags are only allowed if they are no larger than what is required to transport necessary medical equipment.

    Kennesaw State University is committed to the health and well-being of all members of the KSU community. A smoke/tobacco-free campus means that everyone, including guests, are free to travel and visit anywhere on campus without having to avoid potentially health-hazardous situations.

    Prior to Commencement ceremonies, KSU offers a bag check for $5 before entering commencement. All proceeds go to support KSU Cares.

    Questions and Contact Information

    If you have questions regarding events at the Convocation Center, please email events@kennesaw.edu or call 470-578-6252.

Outdoor Spaces

With over 320 acres, the Kennesaw campus offers plenty of outdoor space for events including the Campus Green, the Legacy Gazebo and the Carmichael Student Center Terrace.

  • Campus Green

    The Campus Green is a central outdoor space for all student activity. Here you will find students playing pick-up flag football or frisbee. Students relax, study and join in fellowship around this quad.

    Helpful Tips:

    • Setup: Items may need to be rented if all in-house resources have been reserved.
    • Food: Allowed.
    • Audio/Visual Information:
      • In accordance with the KSU Freedom of Expression Policy, amplified sound is prohibited on the Campus Green Zones 1-9 (Kennesaw campus) and by the Globe between the Administration Building and the Joe Mack Wilson Student Center (Marietta campus), except for University-sponsored events. 
      • For University-sponsored events only
        • Amplified sound will be determined on a case-by-case basis
        • Charges may apply for any additional A/V services and equipment that do not come with the venue.
    • Alcohol is not permitted on the Campus Green.

    The Legacy Gazebo

    The Legacy Gazebo is located between the Social Science and English buildings. It is an outdoor amphitheatre with a small stage and outdoor lights.

    Helpful Tips:

    • Setup: Existing set up only.
    • Food: Allowed.
    • Audio/Visual Information: Amplified sound is only allowed during certain periods of time. 
    • Charges may apply for any additional A/V services and equipment that do not come with the venue.

    Terrace

    The Terrace is located on the west side of the Carmichael Student Center. The Terrace is an outdoor miniature amphitheatre with open access and seating for 15 people.

    Helpful Tips:

    • Setup: Six foot tables, chairs, and a small PA are available upon request.
    • Food: Allowed.
    • Audio/Visual Information: Amplified sound is only allowed during certain periods of time.
    • Charges may apply for any additional A/V services and equipment that do not come with the venue.

    Austin Amphitheater

    The amphitheatre is located on the south side of campus at the Austin Residence Complex. It is an outdoor space with a small stage and seating for 50 people.

    Helpful Tips:

    • Setup: Existing setup only. If additional items are needed, they will have to be rented by the department hosting the event.
    • Food: Allowed.
    • A/V: Amplified sound will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Charges may apply for any additional A/V services and equipment that do not come with the venue.

Auditoriums & Classrooms

Kennesaw State University has approximately five auditoriums and over 300 classrooms.

  • Helpful Tips:

    • Setup: Existing setup only.
    • Food: Food and drink are prohibited in all classrooms and auditorium space.
    • A/V: If you need any audio visual assistance, it is your responsibility to request it in KSU Reservations when submitting your event request.
    • All rooms require a key card access.