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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is
included in the facility rental fee? |
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The facility for 4 hours
of event time (in the case of an auditorium,
it includes the cost for 6 hours of event
time); event time is defined as when your
first guest arrives to when your last guest
leaves; event set up time can be negotiated
depending on the availability of the space
and complexity of the set up:
- tables and chairs; quantity of each
is dependent upon availability
- set up of Winthrop tables and chairs
(but not rented items)
- custodial service before and after the
event
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What is not included in the facility rental
fee? |
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- Food and
beverages
- Linens,
which are available through ARAMARK
Catering Service
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Am I required to use Winthrop's Catering
Service? |
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Yes; ARAMARK
is Winthrop's exclusive catering company for
campus events. You can view their catering
menus and services
here. You are
allowed to bring your own specialty cake for
an event. |
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Can alcoholic beverages be served during the
event? |
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Yes; for
beer and wine bars, ARAMARK Catering must
provide the alcohol and a bartender for
your event. If you plan to serve liquor,
you must supply the alcohol and ARAMARK
Catering must provide the bartender and
mixers.
Click here for more information in
ARARMARK catering. |
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How do I set up an appointment to view a
facility? |
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Contact the Office of Public Events at
803-323-2196. Appointments are generally
available Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend appointments
are available on a limited basis. |
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Are there specific times of the year
when campus facilities are unavailable? |
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Yes, Winthrop University does not
contract for external events during times
the University is closed or during
campus-wide events such as graduation,
convocation, and large admissions events. Contact the
Office of Public Events at 803-323-2916 for
specific dates.
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May I take
portraits/pictures on campus? |
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Yes. Please
review our
portrait guidelines
to get the best possible portrait experience
on campus.
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