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Conference Center
The Conference Center at USCA offers services to accommodate your meeting and event needs, including renting an array of facilities with various options for room set-ups and seating capacities. These include classroom, theatre, or banquet-style rooms.
Our offices is located in the Business and Education Building with adjacent to parking lot “C".
We aim to ensure that your meeting, seminar, or conference is a successful experience that meets your goals and exceeds your expectations.
Resources
Our office can assist you with planning your meeting space needs, arranging for catering, audio-visual services and equipment, and handling details such as room signs, etc. Local lodging information is available upon request.
The USCA campus offers a wealth of knowledge through our excellent faculty resources. The Office of Continuing Education can assist you with selecting speakers or facilitators for your program. Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) are available for qualifying programs. You also have access to on-site information through the Gregg-Graniteville Library on campus.
The USCA Conference Center features several rooms with various set-ups and seating capacities. Other facilities on campus may also suit your needs, and we will be glad to work with you to find the best space for your group.
Notification required for catered events
USC Aiken and Aramark Catering Services require advanced notice to accommodate a catered event:
- 20 business days - Notification must be provided that catering will be needed for your event with menu selections submitted.
- 14 business days - Notification with the final guest count for catering must be provided.
Note: Cancellations made 48 hours or less before the event start time will result in a full catering invoice.
Menu options
Menu options are available on usca.catertrax.com. However, clients may not order catering directly from this website as all orders must go through the USCA Conference Center.
Disposables
Catering costs include disposable plates, bowls, cups, napkins, and cutlery as required.
Plates, silverware, and glasses
Aramark can provide these items at an additional cost. Clients must request these additional items 14 business days before the event start date.
Linens
Linens can be provided for your event for an additional cost. Please notify us if these are needed.
Select a meal format
Aramark provides various meal formats, including buffet, plated and boxed lunches.
Special cakes
Aramark can provide a cake for your event if this is specifically on your catering order within the appropriate notification timeframe. You may also receive authorization to order your own cake only if it is provided by a professional bakery. Cakes and other food may not be brought in from non-professional sources.
A Conference Center staff member will follow up with you once an inquiry has been submitted and reviewed.
If your requested date, time, and room are available, confirmation will be sent via email, and a rental agreement and invoice will be sent for your signature. Please send this form back via email or mail at least 15 business days before your event start date.
Note: An event is not confirmed until the client and designated USCA administrators have signed a rental agreement. USCA reserves the right to release your event reservation date if the Rental Agreement is not signed and returned at least 15 business days before the event start date. USCA reserves the right to require proof of general liability and a deposit.
If campus maps, driving directions, or other USCA information is required, please submit this request to have this sent before your event.
Your access time will be 30 minutes prior to your event start. Your room(s) will be unlocked and set up for your event, and you will be provided with a designated host contact for the duration of your event.