Room Rental Rates
Our facility can be leased for the purpose of holding an educational, cultural, informational, or training program. Additionally, corporate sponsored social event can be accommodated at USG, Conference Center. Hallways, lobbies, and any outdoor areas must be reserved. Please be aware that setup and breakdown time is not included in any rental timeframe; therefore plan your setup and breakdown accordingly as fees will be applied to additional time added outside your contract timeframe. The maximum room capacities have been listed as regulated by the fire code and cannot be exceeded for any reason. A rental will be considered confirmed with a signed contract and a 50% deposit. Again we thank you for choosing to host your event at the USG, Conference and Events Center.
We offer a 20% discount to Government institutions and Non-Profit organizations on current room charges. However, Non-Profit organizations must provide proof of nonprofit status. To qualify, please submit 501c3 documentation before any discount can be applied.
Corporate Room Rental Rates
Meeting Room / Square Footage | Full Day Rate | Half Day Rate <4 hours Between 8AM-5PM |
Evening Rate 7PM-11PM | Additional Per Hour Rate | Weekend Rate (Sat. & Sun., 8AM-5PM) |
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Lecture Hall / 3500 sqft | $1,200.00 | $850.00 | $970.00 | $125.00 | $1,200.00 |
Ballroom (Single Section) 1,444 - 2,888 sqft | $1,400.00 | $725.00 | $1,400.00 | $100.00 | $1,400.00 |
Ballroom / 8700 sqft | $3,500.00 | $1,800.00 | $3,500.00 | $125.00 | $3,700.00 |
Classroom and Breakout Rooms / 840-940 sqft | $750.00 | $525.00 | $750.00 | $75.00 | $800.00 |
VTC & Computer Room / 980 sqft | $1,000.00 | $600.00 | $1,000.00 | $75.00 | $1,000.00 |
Nonprofit Room Rental Rates
Meeting Room / Square Footage | Full Day Rate |
Half Day Rate <4 Hours Between 8-5
|
Evening Rate >7PM - 11PM | Additional Per Hour Rate | Weekend Rate Sat & Sun 8AM - 5PM |
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Lecture Hall / 3500 sqft | $960.00 | $680.00 | $780.00 | $100.00 | $960.00 |
Ballroom
(Single Section) 1,444 - 2,888 sqft
|
$1,120.00 | $580.00 | $1,120.00 | $80.00 | $1,120.00 |
Ballroom / 8700 sqft
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$2,800.00 | $1,575.00 | $2,800.00 | $100.00 | $2,900.00 |
Classroom and Breakout Rooms / 840-940 sqfts | $600.00 | $420.00 | $600.00 | $60.00 | $640.00 |
VTC & Computer Room / 980 sqft | $850.00 | $480.00 | $800.00 | $60.00 | $800.00 |
University System of Maryland (USM) Rates
Below please find our USM partnered rates which have a 50% discount off our current rate. USM includes, Bowie State, Towson, Salisbury, UB, UMBC, UMCP, UMUC and UMES.
Meeting Room / Square Footage | Full Day Rate | Half Day Rate <4 Hours Between 8-5 | Evening Rate >7PM - 11PM | Additional Per hour rate | Weekend Rate (Sat. & Sun.) 8AM - 5PM |
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Lecture Hall / 3500 sqft | $600.00 | $425.00 | $485.00 | $62.00 | $600.00 |
Ballroom
(Single Section) 1,444 - 2,888 sqft
|
$700.00 | $360.00 | $700.00 | $50.00 | $700.00 |
Ballroom / 8700 sqft
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$1,750.00 | $900.00 | $1,750.00 | $62.00 | $1,850.00 |
Classroom and Breakout Rooms / 840-940 sqfts | $375.00 | $260.00 | $375.00 | $37.50 | $400.00 |
VTC & Computer Room / 980 sqft | $500.00 | $300.00 | $500.00 | $37.50 | $500.00 |
- Government and Non-Profit rate discounts does not apply to 'Table Rentals'.
- Evening events (starting 7:00 pm or later) will be charged the full rate
- Weekend events include Saturday and Sunday bookings.
- Day events (full or half day) going beyond 7:00 pm will incur an additional half day room rental charge
- Set-up time will be counted for computing total room reservation time
- The Universities at Shady Grove is a smoke-free environment
- All conference center events must be concluded by 11.00 pm
- All rates above effective begin September 1st 2016- August 1st 2017