In addition to classrooms, lecture halls and auditoriums, USD offers several attractive and versatile meeting venues that are available on a rental basis.
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
- 92,000 square foot structure with a large formal rotunda, 300-seat auditorium, multi-purpose rooms, a large executive conference room and eight state-of-the-art classrooms
- The building also houses courtyards, Garden of the Sky and Garden of the Sea, reflection pools and space for meditation with panoramic views of San Diego Bay.
To reserve a space, please contact:
Jeff Hugger
Events Manager
(619)260-7808
- Square ft. 13,000
- Reception (max. capacity)
- Indoors 250
- Outdoors 700
- Banquet (max. capacity)
- Indoors 280
- Outdoors 250
Douglas F. Manchester Executive Conference Center
- A newly renovated state-of-the-art auditorium and fully-equipped conference rooms.
- 150-seat auditorium, interchangeable conference rooms and a spacious foyer.
To reserve a space, please contact:
Pamela Cappiello
MCC Coordinator
(619)260-4772
- Square ft. 9,250
- Reception (max. capacity)
- Indoors 160
- Outdoors 225
- Banquet (max. capacity)
- Indoors 100
- Outdoors 150
Mother Rosalie Hill Hall
- A new 80,000 square-foot building with views of Tecolote Canyon and San Diego Bay.
- Impressive, large-scale entry foyer, classrooms, conference rooms, executive rooms, interior patio, auditorium, outdoor terraces and patios.
To reserve a space, please contact:
Carmen McBride
Event Scheduler
(619)260-7915
- Square ft. 87,700
- Reception (max. capacity)
- Indoors 175
- Outdoors 600
- Banquet (max. capacity)
- Indoors 75
- Outdoors 400
Hahn University Center
- A 76,000 square-foot facility that houses the Forum, a large ballroom that can be divided into three smaller areas and indoor and outdoor spaces with spectacular views.
To reserve a space, please contact:
Cory Immele
Events Coordinator
(619)260-4592
- Square ft. 7,000
- Reception (max. capacity)
- Indoors 650
- Outdoors 150
- Banquet (max. capacity)
- Indoors 550
- Outdoors 90
La Gran Terraza
- A new 8,000 square-foot, highly configurable meeting space that includes: private space, an elegant grand dining room and an outdoor terrace that offers breathtaking views of San Diego Bay and Tecolote Canyon.
To reserve a space, please contact:
Amanda Secore
Sales Manager
(619)260-8811
- Square ft.
- Reception (max. capacity)
- Indoors n/a
- Outdoors 150
- Banquet (max. capacity)
- Indoors 70-110
- Outdoors 100
Degheri Alumni Center
- 28,000 gross square footage encompasses an elegant three-story building featuring a boardroom, conference rooms and a living room complete with fireplace, couches and piano. An interior courtyard offers expanded social space.
To reserve a space, please contact:
Stephanie Zaren
Scheduling Coordinator
(619)260-4534
- Square ft. 28,000
- Reception (max. capacity)
- Indoors 85
- Outdoors 200
- Banquet (max. capacity)
- Indoors 50
- Outdoors 100
Jenny Craig Pavilion
- 5,100 seat arena usable for sports, concerts and unique events with state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment.
- In addition to the arena, includes: a large entry parlor, conference/hospitality suite, locker rooms, sports medicine rooms, weight room and green rooms.
- Outdoors is the large Eagan Plaza and fountain, ideal for receptions and evenings under the stars.
To reserve a space, please contact:
Branda Cook
Assistant Dir. of Athletics Facilities and Operations
(619)260-7565
- Square ft. 94,900
- Reception (max. capacity)
- Indoors 1,500
- Outdoors 2,000
- Banquet (max. capacity)
- Indoors 1,000
- Outdoors 900
Shiley Theatre
- This 4,708 square foot structure seats 600 guests and has an outdoor courtyard space for large assemblies.
To reserve a space, please contact:
Cory Immele
Events Coordinator
(619)260-4592
- Square ft. 4,700
- Reception (max. capacity)
- Indoors 600
- Outdoors 175
- Banquet (max. capacity)
- Indoors n/a
- Outdoors 75
Donald P. Shiley Center for Science and Technology
- This is a 150,000 gross square foot facility that over looks both Mission Bay and San Diego Harbor. The four-story center has a large atrium that features an impressive fiber optic art "sculpture".
To reserve a space, please contact:
Starla Tudor
Building Manager
(619)260-8885
- Square ft. 146,600
- Reception (max. capacity)
- Indoors 200
- Outdoors 100
- Banquet (max. capacity)
- Indoors 75
- Outdoors n/a
Camino Courtyard
- This large, picturesque, courtyard is framed by a rose garden and Spanish Renaissance architecture.
To reserve a space, please contact:
Cory Immele
Events Coordinator
(619)260-4592
- Square ft. 14,000
- Reception (max. capacity)
- Indoors n/a
- Outdoors 1,500
- Banquet (max. capacity)
- Indoors n/a
- Outdoors 600
Outdoor Spaces
Morning and afternoon breaks, lunches, receptions, dinners and performances can be held in several outdoor venues throughout USD's picturesque campus*. Your conference coordinator can assist you with booking these outdoor spaces. Applicable fees will be charged by the USD Facilities Department for event clean-ups.
Many of the university's outdoor spaces have expansive views of San Diego Bay and Tecolote Canyon. With a year-round temperate climate, San Diego is very accommodating for outdoor events.
- Camino/Founders courtyard, between Camino and Founders Halls
- Eagan Plaza, Jenny Craig Pavilion
- Garden of the Sea, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
- Garden of the Sky, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
- Hilton Loggia, Mother Rosalie Hill Hall
- Parkman Plaza, Mother Rosalie Hill Hall
- Plaza de San Diego, Bishop Leo T. Maher Hall
- Rose Garden, Bishop Leo T. Maher Hall
- Sports fields, various
- The Terrace of La Gran Terraza, Hahn University Center
- Hahn University Center patio
- Student Life Pavillion patio
