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About Fawcett Center

The Fawcett Center is a versatile OSU campus venue in Columbus, Ohio, designed for conferences, banquets, meetings, and receptions. With a Conference Theater that seats up to 500 and a Ballroom configuration reaching about 340 seats, this facility accommodates a wide range of event styles. Rooms such as the Alumni Lounge and smaller meeting spaces provide flexible options for breakout sessions. Whether you’re planning a large conference, a gala, or a corporate reception, the Fawcett Center offers a practical, dependable setting on the OSU campus.

Located at 2400 Olentangy River Rd, the center sits inside the OSU campus area, with convenient access for attendees traveling from across Columbus and central Ohio. We’ve got you covered with practical parking options, straightforward transit details, and trusted nearby lodging and dining to help your event run smoothly.

Secure your seats and plan your event with confidence. We provide clear venue details, reliable parking guidance, and nearby hospitality options so you can focus on delivering a successful gathering. If you’re organizing a conference, seminar, banquet, or reception at the Fawcett Center, we’ve got you covered with up-to-date information and easy booking through our partner network.

Key venues on campus nearby include The Blackwell Inn on campus and several hotels along Olentangy River Road, as well as restaurants and service providers within short driving distance. For multi-day programs, each date is treated independently so you can schedule precisely what you need without cross-day assumptions.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 2400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43210.
  • Venue type: OSU campus conference, banquet, and event facility (Fawcett Event Center) with spaces for meetings, banquets, and receptions.
  • Capacities: Conference Theater seats 500; Ballroom (Rooms A–D) up to about 340; overall facility noted as accommodating up to 500 guests.
  • Seating/chart details: Room capacities include Conference Theater 500; Ballroom varies by configuration (up to 340 per Cvent data); additional rooms (Alumni Lounge, Clinton, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin/Hamilton, etc.) have smaller capacities for meetings.
  • Parking: On-site parking; OSU/CampusParc permits or hourly pay; parking policies available on the Fawcett Center site.
  • Transit: Campus Area Bus Service (CABS) provides free transit around OSU campus; plan for routes and stops is on OSU Transportation & Traffic Management pages.
  • Nearby hotels: The Blackwell Inn (on campus); Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus OSU (3031 Olentangy River Rd); Residence Inn Columbus University Area (3100 Olentangy River Rd); Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus University Area (3160 Olentangy River Rd).
  • Notable events hosted: Fisher College of Business Women’s Leadership Symposium (2025) at the Fawcett Event Center; Gospel Fest: United Praise during OSU African American Heritage Festival events; TEDxOhioStateUniversity events (e.g., Echo in 2025); Ohio Classical Schools Conference hosted at the Fawcett Center (Alumni Lounge) in 2025.