Student Activities Center

About

An exterior view of a multi‑story campus building with light-colored concrete walls and large glass windows along the ground level. Vertical blue architectural panels line the upper portions of the building. Leafless trees and landscaped shrubs are positioned along the front, with a grassy area and a wide paved walkway extending to the right. A lamppost and nearby campus buildings are visible in the background, indicating a university or institutional setting.

The Student Activities Center reopened in 2019 after undergoing a multi-million renovation that transformed it into a premier mid-size event space. The Student Activities Center offers 4 spaces that can be reserved for large events, meals, and meetings. Television screens are located throughout both floors of the building that can be used for event promotion.

Spaces

A large indoor event hall viewed from the back of tiered seating. Rows of fixed chairs descend toward an open floor area arranged with multiple round tables surrounded by chairs. At the front of the room, a wide stage is equipped with a large central projection screen and two additional screens mounted on either side. Stage lighting rigs hang overhead, and stairs with railings lead up to the stage from both sides. The space has a wood-toned floor on the main level and dark-colored walls around the stage, indicating a venue designed for banquets, performances, presentations, or large gatherings.

The most popular of the spaces in the Student Activities Center, the Auditorium is perfect for a wide variety of functions including awards banquets, large meals, speakers, and dances.

Setups

Theater: 1,099
Round tables (seat 8): 500

Available Equipment

Wall Projection Screens
Full completement of theatrical equipment for both speaking and musical events
Stage lighting
Enhanced acoustics

A large, open indoor lobby with wood flooring and high ceilings. Floor‑to‑ceiling glass windows line the left side, allowing natural light into the space and providing views of the outdoors. Wooden wall panels and benches run along the perimeter. Several circular, ring‑shaped ceiling lights are evenly spaced overhead, creating a modern lighting design. Glass entrance doors are visible at the far end of the lobby, suggesting a main entry or common gathering area within a campus or public building.

The Pre-function space is included with all auditorium reservations, or it can be reserved as a stand-alone space. The Pre-function can be used as a pre-event space, a concessions space, or as a vendor/merchandising space.

A long, open indoor hallway with light-colored walls and a patterned tile floor in shades of gray. Overhead recessed ceiling lights evenly illuminate the space. Along the center of the hallway is a low, upholstered bench-style seating area with decorative fabric panels. Wall‑mounted digital monitors are visible on the right wall, with one screen displaying an image and text. Glass doors at the far end allow natural light into the hallway, indicating a main circulation or common area within a campus or public building

Located on the second floor of the Student Activities Center, the Mezzanine is a programmable space that features a large Banquette seating feature and can be used as a pre-event space, a breakout space, or as a VIP meet and greet space. Television screens located throughout the space can be used for live-event streaming or promotional use.

A modern conference room with U‑shaped wooden meeting tables arranged around an open center area. Gray rolling chairs are positioned along the outer edges of the tables. At the front of the room, a wall‑mounted flat screen is visible near a podium and workstation. Large windows line one wall, allowing natural light into the space, and a circular ceiling light fixture hangs overhead. The room has neutral walls, carpeted flooring, and an open layout, indicating a space designed for meetings, discussions, or collaborative work.

Located on the second floor of the Student Activities Center, the conference room is a great space for a team meeting or training session. The room can seat up to 20 people in a hollow square setup.

Available Equipment

Flat Screen TV
Apple TV
Live Stream of Auditorium Events
Podium
Dry erase board

Reserve

Student Center Reservations is responsible for reserving various unique event and meeting spaces across campus. Please see the links below to learn more about our spaces. First time making a reservation request? Click on the Step-by-Step guide to making a reservation in Mazevo below!

Make a Reservation Request
Step-By-Step Reservation Guide

To reserve the Student Activities Center, please visit the Student Center Reservations Office in the Melton Student Center or call 334-844-1320.