3 Venues To Throw The Perfect Atlanta Georgia College Orientation Party

The beginning of college is an exciting new chapter in every student’s life. Orientation can seem overwhelming, especially considering you’re new to the campus and might not know that many people. A new semester is a perfect time for fresh and veteran students to get to know one another. If you’re throwing an orientation party, you’ll want to ensure everything runs smoothly and that everyone has a good time. We’re here to help you know the best venues to throw the perfect orientation party at 3 of Atlanta’s Universities.

Student University Center at Georgia State University

33 Gilmer St SE Atlanta, GA 30303
scevents@gsu.edu
(404) 413-1870

Everyone on campus will know exactly where the Student Center is. With the location being so well-known, you can guarantee a larger number of people will show up for the orientation party. The Student Center is perfect for both an indoor and outdoor event. There are rooms available to rent that can hold anywhere from 15 to 950 people. Depending on who’s hosting the event, who the event is being hosted for, and whether or not the event is ticketed will determine the rental rate. There are so many rooms and outdoor locations to choose from, you can take a look and pick the perfect spot for your orientation party. From the indoor State Ballroom that can be separated into three Salons, to the outdoor Unity Plaza, Urban Life Plaza, and Hurt Park, you can decide the ideal spot for your perfect party.

The Alumni House at Georgia Institute of Technology

190 North Ave NW Atlanta, GA 30313
crettkowski@gatech.edu
(404) 431-8497

There are so many locations on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus to rent for events. For an orientation party, you’re probably looking to host a large group. The best locations on campus for a large group would be: the Student Center, Campus Recreation Center, Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center, and the Alumni House. The Alumni House has the smallest capacity, only holding up to 150 people in the Griffin Ballroom. The Student Center is always a good place to keep in mind for hosting events, as it is a central location that every single student is aware of, even the new ones. The Student Center Ballroom can accommodate up to 500 people. The Campus Recreation Center is an ideal space for various activities to take place, as you can rent the basketball courts, racquetball courts, climbing wall, leisure pool, and water slide. The Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center is probably the trendiest location to throw a party at GT. The ballroom can be decorated however you’d like and comes with a full event planning staff.

Emory University‘s Houston Mill House

849 Houston Mill Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
jrooks@ecch.emory.edujrooks@ecch.emory.edu
(404) 712-6788

If you’re looking to throw an extraordinary orientation party at Emory University, you’ll definitely want to look into renting the Emory Conference Center Hotel or Houston Mill House. Each space is conveniently located near the campus. Both venues have a professional planning staff on hand to help you deal with any confusing details that may get in the way of a smooth sailing event. The Conference Center even has a room available to rent fully equipped with bowling lanes, a video gaming station, and billiard tables. The Houston Mill House is a historic 1920’s Georgian manor that is directly connected to the hotel via a short walking bridge. No matter your party’s theme, Emory has all the available spaces to fit your needs.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to finding the perfect space for your university party. No matter the size of the party or the activities taking place, the theme or the time, we hope this list helps you find the right place. If you’re looking for activity ideas for a unique orientation celebration, consider a silent disco. For more information, contact Silent Events in Atlanta.