About Our Office
The Office of Conference & Event Management is dedicated to supporting the Fairfield University community by facilitating effective and efficient year-round use of University resources and by providing comprehensive event management services.
The Office of Conference & Event Management is located in the Barone Campus Center, room 212. If visiting from off campus, visitor parking is available in the Kelley Center parking garage.
Fairfield University’s park-like setting and unique location, easily accessible from New York City and Boston, and close to both I-95 and public transportation, make the campus an ideal place to host your corporate meeting, conference, or seminar. From wedding receptions to corporate conferences, the University offers a wide range of venues, including elegant reception halls, classrooms with flexible set-ups, meeting spaces for 12 to 300 participants, athletic fields, outdoor spaces, auditoriums, computer labs, and dining facilities. From the elegance of Bellarmine Hall to the welcoming practicality of the meeting rooms in the Barone Campus Center, there is sure to be a venue to match your needs.
Interested in On-Campus Catering for Events?
Catering for on-campus events is provided by Stags Hospitality. Contact them to arrange professional delivery of delicious catering all across campus, learn more.
Reservations
Students, faculty, staff, departments, or other University-sponsored groups and organizations can reserve space on campus for meetings and events. External groups may also rent and utilize space on campus throughout the year depending on availability.
Sponsorship Guidelines
The primary purpose of venue usage at Fairfield University is to serve the University's academic and operational events. Venues are inclusive of but not limited to: classrooms, meeting rooms, auditoriums, outdoor areas, banquet facilities, residence halls, and common spaces.
Room Listing
The Office of Conference & Event Management is responsible for the master scheduling of University facilities for all University-sponsored and external events and meetings.
Employment Opportunities
The Office of Conference & Event Management hires a number of student staff members throughout the summer and academic year.
Policies & Procedures
New Guidelines for Events with Alcohol Served
In an effort to comply with state and federal regulations and effectively manage events, Fairfield University has obtained a catering liquor permit from the state of Connecticut. As permit managers, the Office of Conference & Event Management is responsible for facilitating all events in which alcohol is either served or sold.
As a service to university departments moving forward, the CEM office will facilitate university sponsored events where alcohol is served. Event coordinators for departments hosting events with alcohol are asked to contact the CEM office two weeks prior to the event to review program needs. Once event detail needs are confirmed, the CEM coordinator will place all orders for alcohol and coordinate additional service needs with the university catering department.
Summer Housing
During the summer, many of Fairfield University's residence halls and apartment complexes are available for summer student housing as well as for overnight camps and conferences. Please contact the Office of Conference and Event Management at (203) 254-4000, ext. 4202 to discuss the types of overnight accommodations available for your summer program.
Summer Camps & Conferences
Fairfield University hosts a wide variety of camps and conferences over the summer for guests of all ages. These include academic enrichment initiatives, theatre and arts programs, and athletic camps. For more information about the selection of programs currently available, please visit our summer programs page.
If you are interested in hosting your summer camp, conference, or event at Fairfield University, please fill out the Summer Camp Request form or contactcontact the Office of Conference & Event Management at cem@fairfield.edu or (203) 254-4000 ext. 4202.
Bus and Van Reservations
The Office of Conference & Event Management assists in coordinating transportation for university sponsored trips. A fleet of 12 University vans and 3 sedans are available for use by the Fairfield University community, as well as several bus options. If you are interested in coordinating your transportation needs, please contact The Office of Conference & Event Management at cem@fairfield.edu or (203) 254-4000 ext. 4202.
Contact Us
The Office of Conference & Event Management is centrally located in Room 212 of the John A. Barone Campus Center and can be contacted at (203) 254-4202 or cem@fairfield.edu.
