EVENT RESOURCES
The 1913 Society, a student ambassador program established by the Office of the President, provides an opportunity for outstanding undergraduate students to serve as official hosts and goodwill ambassadors for the University. The goal of the program is to advance Georgia State’s goals and mission through service to the Office of the President. Student ambassadors represent the University and the President with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
Click here to request them at your next VIP event!
Event marketing materials must include the event sponsor’s contact information (email address and phone number) for event-related questions and registration. The following statement should be included for accommodations for people with disabilities:
- “To request disability accommodations at this event, contact [insert your department contact] at 404-413-xxxx or [insert email address].”
Frequently Asked Questions
If I am the event contact listed on the marketing materials and have questions whom should I contact?
Guests/Visitors on the Atlanta Campus – The event contact should reach out to University Events at [email protected].
Guests/Visitors on the Perimeter Campuses – Contact Vincent Payne for events with external groups, [email protected]; and Betsy Hardy for events with internal groups, [email protected]
To whom should accommodations be provided?
Where should I include the statement?
What if my event is open to the public?
To receive permission to service alcohol at an on-campus event, the event sponsor must review the University’s Policy on Alcohol and other Drugs and complete the required Request to Serve Alcohol process. Click here for the policy and directions on processing the request.
If you are serving alcohol on campus, you must also hire a Georgia State Police Officer at a rate of $45/officer/hour for a minimum of four hours. Please complete the form to request officers. The form must be turned in no later than 10 days prior to the event. Should you have questions, please contact GSUPD at 404-413-3213.
PantherDining is Georgia State’s on-campus caterer. Find out more about their services here.
All vendors require a contract, whether paying with state or Foundation funds. If you are unsure whether you need a contract, please contact the office of Legal Affairs at 404-413-0500. More information about contracts and routing forms can be found at the Legal Affairs website.
To request parking for an event at the downtown campus, please fill out the form: Downtown Campus Parking Request Form.
To request parking for an event at a Perimeter College campus, please fill out the form: Perimeter Campus Parking Request Form.
Police can be hired for event security by filling out the form here.
If serving alcohol at your event, police must be hired.
Paw Prints is Gerogia State’s in-house printer.They have knowledge of the University’s branding guidelines and can help with pop-up banners, invitations, programs, signs, banners, flyers, name-badges and more. Visit their website or contact Kevin Kelley at [email protected].
You can create a guest wireless account for your non-GSU attendees. For information on how to set up an account for your event, IIT has instructions for you here.
Pounce, Georgia State’s #1 fan, is always on the prowl! You can find Pounce at Georgia State football and basketball games, as well as other athletic events. He also takes time to attend a variety of campus and community events. If you would like to request an appearance by Pounce at your event, please fill out the form here.
If you would like to request the presence of Dr. Blake for your event, please fill out the form here.
Speaking requests must be received at least 30 days prior to the event. Requesting person will be contacted within 10 business days of receipt of the request.
Event equipment rentals is a service provided to Georgia State University faculty and staff, and is intended for medium to large events that require multiple pieces of presentation equipment, such as laptops, microphones, screens, and more.
To request equipment for your event, fill out their online form.
Have questions?
Atlanta Campus
In Person:
Centennial Hall
100 Auburn Ave.
Monday-Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Phone: 404-413-1350
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
University Events Management
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3999
Atlanta, GA 30302-3973
Start a Reservation
Explore event spaces on the Event spaces tab. Each space has information about how to request the space. Still not sure which space will best suit your event? Fill out our event form or contact us at [email protected].