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About UNG Convocation Center

The UNG Convocation Center, located on the University of North Georgia Dahlonega campus at 180 Alumni Drive, Dahlonega, GA, is a versatile 103,000-square-foot facility that houses the Lynn Cottrell Arena. This multi-use venue hosts UNG's men’s and women’s basketball games, commencements, concerts, and regional events. Whether you’re catching a game, a concert, or a campus event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan an easy trip.

From parking and transit to nearby hotels and dining, this page offers a complete guide to the UNG Convocation Center for locals and visitors alike.

Seating at the Lynn Cottrell Arena is officially listed at 3,600 seats, with sources noting around 3,600 to 3,602. Seating charts are available through UNG Athletics and major ticketing partners like TicketCity and SeatGeek. For guests driving to events, on-campus parking includes Lot 51 (deck) and Lot 52 for basketball events, with additional campus parking maps guiding visitors to available spaces. The Nighthawk Express shuttle serves the Convocation Center with campus stops for convenient transit.

When staying nearby, consider UNG’s preferred hotel partners for reliability and convenience: Holiday Inn Express – University Area (Dahlonega), Comfort Inn & Suites – Dahlonega University Area, and Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area. These partners provide straightforward options to rest after an event or a day on campus. Always check for current partner recommendations on the official UNG site for the latest affiliated hotel listings.

Beyond sports and ceremonies, the Convocation Center has hosted music and regional events, including notable performances such as a DNCE concert in 2018 and recognition like the Georgia Peach Award for design in 2021. The venue remains active and renamed within the Lynn Cottrell Arena as part of the Convocation Center complex.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Dahlonega, Georgia (UNG Dahlonega Campus)
  • Address: Convocation Center is located at 180 Alumni Drive, Dahlonega, GA 180 Alumni Drive (campus zip codes vary in sources; official UNG pages list 180 Alumni Drive)
  • Venue type: 103,000-square-foot, multi-use facility housing Lynn Cottrell Arena
  • Seating capacity: officially listed as 3,600-seat arena (some UNG materials cite 3,602 seats; capacity cited as ~3,600)
  • Seating chart: seating chart available via UNG Athletics and ticketing platforms (e.g., TicketCity, SeatGeek)
  • Parking: guest parking in Lot 51 (deck) and Lot 52 for basketball events; on-campus parking maps show Convocation Center parking
  • Transit: Nighthawk Express shuttle serves the Convocation Center routed to campus stops
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express – University Area (Dahlonega), Comfort Inn & Suites – Dahlonega University Area, Days Inn by Wyndham Dahlonega University Area; hotel partners listed by UNG
  • Notable events hosted: UNG men's and women's basketball; commencements; concerts and regional events; DNCE concert in 2018; Georgia Peach Award for design (2021)
  • Renaming/demolition: no demolition; the arena is called Lynn Cottrell Arena within the Convocation Center; facility remains in active use