Yes! We offer free wireless internet for all guests.

Yes. Clients are responsible for having in effect a policy, or policies, of commercial or board form comprehensive general liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 combined in a single limit per occurrence, $2,000,000 annual aggregate, including contractual liability, naming The University of Vermont as an additional insured on the policy.

If you do not have insurance, or if your limits are less than what is mentioned above, speak with your insurance company about increasing the limit. Alternatively, you can purchase a Tenants’ and Users’ Liability Insurance Policy (TULIP insurance). Use UVM’s code when you register: 4262.

UVM has a variety of spaces that can be customized to fit your event. Check out Our Venues to see a selection of available classrooms, lecture halls, ballrooms and outdoor spaces.

Yes! Our expert team can assist you with all aspects of Virtual and Hybrid Events.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Vermont is committed to ensuring that its facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. If any member of your group has special needs, please inform your coordinator of this prior to the start of your program. Our team will work with you ensure the needs of all guests are met.

UVM offers a variety of production services for your event including AV equipment rental, set up and support. Many of our venues are equipped with AV equipment and included in the cost of rental. For those times you need additional equipment of support (such as up-lighting or sound support) our team is happy to work with you.

Yes; UVM hosts a number of athletic camps during the summer. Contact us to learn more about bringing your camp to UVM.

Yes. Your coordinator can arrange for parking both on and off campus. On campus parking permits will be emailed to you in advance of your event. If you have off campus parking, your coordinator can help to arrange for hire shuttle service to and from campus.

UVM is conveniently located to many of the area’s attractions including Burlington’s acclaimed Church Street Marketplace, Lake Champlain, the Green Mountains and more. 

Use EMS Portal, our virtual reservation system, to book space on campus. Within the system you can search for available rooms and request additional services (such as catering).

All new users must complete a brief online EMS training and complete a short quiz to activate their account.

We recommend reserving your room as soon as possible. At a minimum, requests must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the event date. If you need a catering waiver, submit your request 14 business days prior. If the event requires police services or if it is large, outdoors, or high risk in nature, submit your request at least 21 business days prior to your event date

Visit our Catering Guidelines page to learn about available options.

If you are canceling an event within 7 business days, contact our team. If you are canceling more than 7 business days before the event, you may cancel within EMS. Please note the only person who can authorize a cancellation is the one who initiated the request in EMS.

There are no cancellation fees. However, you will be charged for any labor (coordination, catering, registration, tech) already performed.

In general, you should be prepared to pay fees for:

• Set-up and break-down
• Custodial
• Catering
• Parking Permits
• UVMPD (if necessary)
• Accessibility needs (i.e. sign language interpreters, if necessary)

Depending on the specific needs of your event, some of the above fees may not apply.

University Event Services offers a variety of production services for your event including AV equipment rental, set up and support. Many of our venues are equipped with basic AV equipment which cuts down on additional costs to clients. If you need additional equipment or support our team is happy to work with you.

Alcohol is only permitted at certain events on campus. For more information, refer to the University’s Student Drug & Alcohol Policy and/or Employee Alcohol Policy. Please note that UVM Dining is the exclusive provider of alcohol on campus.

Within the Davis Center you may post advertisements on the public bulletin boards located on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. Please note all flyers are removed from the bulletin boards each Sunday. You can also submit an advertisement to be included in the rotation on the flat screens. Additional information about advertising in the Davis Center can be found on the Davis Center website.

Please contact the UVM Non-Credit Registration Office to discuss ticketing needs.

Yes! Our expert team can assist you with all aspects of Virtual and Hybrid Events.

Parking is not included. Daily and weekly passes are available to guests staying overnight for a small charge. Please contact us for more information.

Yes. Accommodations in University Heights and Central Campus include AC. Standard rooms in our other residence halls do not include AC.

Rooms in University Heights come with linens, and beds will be pre-made for guests. Accommodations in a standard residence hall or at the Central Campus Residence Hall do not include linen; however linen packet rentals can be added for a small additional cost. Please note that beds will not be pre-made for guests staying in these residence halls.

Laundry access is provided onsite as part of overnight accommodations.

You may purchase a pass to the fitness center.

Yes. We offer a safe, convenient and affordable option for out-of-town guests for special occasions. Please note we have a two night minimum stay.

Dining options vary based on your group’s location and length of stay. Your coordinator will work with you to set up access to our summer dining halls or to arrange for catering. Either way, the dining team is able to accommodate the allergy and dietary needs of your group.

In addition to on-campus options, the city of Burlington boasts a variety of restaurants, cafes, and bars.

We house minors in a specific minors-only spaces with controlled access. Additionally, boys and girls are separated by floor. Chaperones for youth groups will be housed on the floor with their same-gendered participants. 

Please review UVM's policy on protecting minors.