The IUPUI campus is home to a wide range of event spaces which include world-class athletic facilities, state of the art classrooms and auditoriums, beautiful outdoor spaces, many with views of Downtown Indianapolis. Here you will find some general information about the majority of space options available for your event. We encourage you to peruse the information. Please contact us to further discuss your event details and space availability.
Madam Walker Legacy Center
IUPUI has a special partnership with the Madam Walker Legacy Center located next to campus along Indiana Ave. The Center boasts an 800 seat theatre, ballroom and numerous meeting rooms.
Classrooms/ Meeting Rooms
The IUPUI campus has a variety of classroms and meeting rooms with state of the art technology providing the best event experience possible.
Athletic Facilities
The IUPUI campus is home to several world-class athletic facilities available for your event. Each facility has the finest sports technology to ensure each event and athletic experience is a success.
Outdoor/Green Space
IUPUI’s 510-acre campus has a number of beautiful green space options available to host outdoor events. Some distinctive features such as fountains, public art, manicured gardens, patios and views of Downtown Indianapolis.
Dining Facilities
A wide variety of dining facilities offering a variety of food choices. Weather you’re looking for a buffet style with a variety of selections, ordering off a menu in our own Chancellor’s Restaurant or need to grab and go…we have you covered.
Accommodations
Staying on campus for your summer conference? We offer a variety of overnight accommodations to meet your needs. For those who prefer off-campus lodging, we are located in the downtown Indianapolis area surrounded by a variety of exceptional hotels.
The IUPUI campus is home to a wide range of facilities which include world-class athletic facilities, state of the art classrooms and auditoriums, beautiful outdoor spaces, many with views of downtown Indianapolis, and the IUPUI Campus Center. Here you will find some general information about the options available. We encourage you to peruse the information here and contact the persons listed for further information and availability.
IUPUI can accommodate small and large meetings with settings that include meeting rooms, classrooms, and auditoriums. A list of the buildings with rooms available for use is available below. The campus map and building directory can also be used to identify the locations and exteriors of these buildings.
Meeting Rooms
General Classrooms
Note: No food or drinks are allowed in any general inventory classroom
- Cavanaugh Hall (CA)
- Technology (ET)
- Eskenazi Hall (HR)
- Education/ Social Work (ES)
- Informatics/Comm. Tech. (IT)
- Inlow Hall (IH)
- Business/ SPEA (BS)
- Lecture Hall (LE)
- Engineering/Science (SL)
- School of Nursing (NU)
- Science (LD)
IUPUI has several world-class athletic facilities on campus that are available for event rental. Along with the Department of Physical Education's Intramural Recreational Fields, the Indiana University Natatorium and the Michael A. Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium allow IUPUI to provide an unequaled balance of Olympic caliber athletic facilities and services. Each facility has highly technical equipment and features to provide athletes with the optimum athletic competition sites in the nation and help to make Indianapolis the "Amateur Sports Capital of the World".
IUPUI's 510-acre campus has a number of beautiful green spaces which are available to host outdoor events. Some feature distinctive features such as fountains, public art or views of downtown Indianapolis. The IUPUI Outdoor Space Map and list of contact personnel will assist in your choosing a space.
If you are having a large event which may impact area traffic, please complete the City of Indianapolis' One Stop Shop form for events. The website
- Campus Housing Greenspace
- Emerson Hall Patio (EH)
- Fessler Courtyard (FH)
- Herron Garden (HR)
- ICTC Lawn (IT)
- Inlow Hall Lawn (IH)
- Library North Lawn (UL)
- Library South Lawn (UL)
- Lockefield Green
- Magnolia Court (UC)
- Main Courtyard (UC)
- Med-Sci Courtyard
- Science Bldg Lawn (LD)
- Wood Plaza (UL)
Breezeways are large, outdoor spaces located under the walkways between buildings. They can accommodate outdoor events where it would be preferable to be on a concrete surface and protected from rain by the overhead walkway. One breezeway is located on the south end of the Business/SPEA building and the other is located on the north end of the Education/Social Work building.
IUPUI's food options are ever changing and evolving. For a list of the food service available on campus, information about meal plans and catering options, please visit dineoncampus.com/iupui.
Campus Catering
IUPUI Food Services Catering by Chartwells is the exclusive caterer of IUPUI. Please visit the IUPUI Catering website or call 317-274-7566 to speak to the catering director about your event.
Summer group and conference housing are available from June 1 – through July 31, limited to groups of at least ten (10) participants with a minimum required to stay of four (4) nights in University Tower or seven (7) nights in the Riverwalk Apartments. Intern groups may have fewer than ten participants but will likely be housed with interns from other programs. Housing options and specific availability vary based on our summer renovations and maintenance schedules, student resident housing needs, and our returning groups. Learn more about Summer & Conference housing
For those who prefer off-campus lodging, we are located in the downtown Indianapolis area surrounded by a variety of exceptional hotels. Click here to view a map of downtown hotels