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About Phyllis P. Marshall Center Ballroom

The Phyllis P. Marshall Student Center Ballroom, also known as the Royal Palm Ballroom, sits at the heart of the University of South Florida Tampa campus. This versatile 10,000 square foot space can be divided into Royal Palm Ballrooms A, B, and C, or opened as a larger configuration to fit events from intimate gatherings to large receptions. With seating options for up to 900 in banquet style or up to 968 theater-style in the combined ABC layout, the MSC Ballroom is a dependable choice for conferences, lectures, galas, and student activities. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining, plus insider tips to secure your seats and coordinate your event with ease.

Parking is available nearby with paid parking options, including the Crescent Hill Parking Garage on campus for events. The venue is served by USF campus transit and Hillsborough Area Transit (HART), with local options aligned to the Mission MAX initiative for convenient travel. Nearby hotels such as Embassy Suites Tampa USF, La Quinta Inn & Suites USF, Fairfield Inn & Suites Tampa North, and Hilton Garden Inn Tampa North provide convenient lodging for guests. For event planning, the Phyllis P. Marshall Center Ballroom is ideal for large-scale gatherings at USF Tampa, known for campus activities programs, Welcome Back Jam, and community lectures. If you’re coordinating an event, we’ll help you secure your seats and align all arrangements with the space's flexible configurations.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue: Phyllis P. Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom, also referred to as the Royal Palm Ballroom, on the University of South Florida Tampa campus.
  • Address: 4202 E. Fowler Ave., MSC 4100, Tampa, FL 33620.
  • Size: 10,000 sq ft ballroom that can be divided into Royal Palm Ballrooms A, B, and C (or combinations A/B, B/C, A/B/C).
  • Capacity/seating: up to 900 people in the Royal Palm Ballroom (banquet), with theater-style configurations up to 968 in the combined ABC layout; MSC spaces overall can host up to about 1,100 across rooms.
  • Parking: paid parking nearby; Crescent Hill Parking Garage on campus for events.
  • Transit: served by USF’s campus transit and Hillsborough Area Transit (HART) with the Mission MAX initiative mentioned as a local option.
  • Nearby hotels: Embassy Suites Tampa USF near Busch Gardens (on/adjacent to campus); La Quinta Inn & Suites USF, Fairfield Inn & Suites Tampa North, Hilton Garden Inn Tampa North are nearby options.
  • Notable events: USF Campus Activities Board events (e.g., Welcome Back Jam, lectures), Education in Action Luncheon, Week of Welcome activities hosted in the MSC Ballroom.
  • Renaming/demolition: The venue remains the Phyllis P. Marshall Student Center; no demolition or recent renaming of the ballroom is indicated.