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)
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
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
$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
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
$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

 

Please Note:
  • 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