CU Boulder — UMC & Folsom Field Club Spaces

Vibe

Retreat campus — sessions and lodging in one place.

Best for

Academic and research conferences that want to be on campus.

Why it works for AV

Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.

Event spaces

UMC ballrooms, Folsom Field club levels

Capacity

100–1,000 guests - UMC manages most general campus event spaces; single point of contact for the majority - Glenn Miller Ballroom: ~9,700 sq ft, seats 500 in rounds, 1,000 theater style - Other UMC-managed spaces: - Outdoor tent (approx. 100x60 ft) on south patio - Academic classrooms (bookable 3 weeks into semester, before 5pm) - Multi-purpose rooms - Spaces NOT managed by UMC (separate contacts required): - Fiske Planetarium - CU Event Center (basketball/volleyball arena) - Folsom Field (Athletics Dept., facility rentals for outdoor fields) - Wolf Law building - Rec Center (limited/no outside access) - Alumni Center (manages own bookings) - Willville conference spaces (run by CU Conference Services) - UMC recommended as primary directory entry; they can redirect to other spaces as needed

Outside AV / production

Outside AV welcome. - Outside production companies fully welcome, no outside vendor fees, no insurance minimums - One in-house AV tech required on-site for the duration: $26.75/hr flat rate - In-house AV is basic: single Logitech camera, 7,500-lumen projectors, wireless uplighting, stage lighting - Student orgs Program Council and Buff Vision have additional equipment available - Load-in/out handled within rental window; early access available at an hourly fee - Parking is the main logistical challenge: coordinate directly with CU Parking Services - Special effects (e.g., fog) require advance notice due to smoke detectors

Catering

In-house catering only. Catering: in-house required for all major indoor spaces (UMC ballroom, Willville rooms) - No food and beverage minimums - High-quality chefs, competitive pricing - Outdoor or smaller spaces may have different rules

Lodging

On-site. Lodging: handled by CU Conference Services (CUCS), not UMC - Available only when school is not in session (summers) - Most residence halls have no AC - Contact CUCS directly for large conference lodging needs

Production notes

Institutional but genuinely capable, and the right fit for academic audiences.

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