OCEC coordinates the rental and use of Oxford College facilities to people and organizations outside the college. This includes meetings, seminars, summer camps, training institutes, and the like.
Our campus, located 36 miles east of Atlanta on the historic original campus of Emory University, features historically rich architecture. Seven buildings on our tree-lined Quad were built before 1900, including the iconic Victorian-era Seney Hall, built in 1881. Today, these buildings, along with numerous more recent structures, are equipped with 21st-century technology and flexible spaces.
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Facilities Capacities and Amenities
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Building has elevator and ADA Access- Greer Forum – large room with stage and comfortable seating. Equipped with projection and A/V technologies
Capacity: 150 for presentation, 300 seated reception - Mural Room – semi-private room with varied seating arrangement options
Capacity: 25 for meeting, 72 seated reception - Grand Hall – entry area of building with soft seating and fireplace. Ideal for registrations and small receptions
(Limited availability. Send specific requests to ocec@emory.edu.) - Student Lounge – small room with comfortable seating
(Connected to Back Patio. Student groups get priority for this space during school year.) - Back Patio – L-shaped patio with tables and chairs overlooking wooded, Nature Trail area
- Club Hub – multi-use workspace with work areas, monitors and video installed
(Limited availability. Send specific requests to ocec@emory.edu.) - Two small conference rooms ideal for small break out group meetings. Located within the Club Hub area
(Student groups get priority for this space during the school year. Otherwise, only available with Club Hub or full building rental.) - Entire building is equipped with audio and video streaming capabilities. (Contact ocec@emory.edu for pricing and availability.)
- Each building is equipped with an elevator and multiple classrooms that have projection and A/V technologies
- There are unique spaces in each building, including small lobbies, art studios, collaborative workspaces, and conference rooms
Building has flexible seating plans – up to 56 seats for seated reception; up to 100 seats for theater style)
- Flexible event space suited for meetings, seminars, receptions, panels, and lectures
- Beautiful wood floors, large open windows, and original molding add a touch of class to every event
- Space has built-in projection, Bluetooth, A/V, and wireless sound capabilities
- Nothing can be hung or adhered to the walls. No confetti or open flames.
- Elevator and ADA Access
Capacity: seats up to 90
- Equipped with projection, A/V, and wireless microphones
- Has 12 6-foot marble tables
- Built-in marble countertop that can double as buffet location
- Large bay window, natural lighting, and high ceilings
Capacity: 170 seating in chairs
- The Oxford Chapel is available for worship, meetings or performances and is equipped with projection and A/V technologies.
- Includes piano and a raised front stage area.
- No food or drink is permitted in the chapel.
- Nothing may be hung or attached to the walls or altar.
Williams Hall (Auditorium)
- Capacity: 187 theater seating
- Elevator access
- Williams Hall is managed and booked as a performance and a multimedia space equipped with digital projection, sound, and lighting. It also has a suspended Marley dance floor and full mirrors can be opened on three sides of the floor.
- A grand piano is available to professional musicians only by permission from OCEC.
- No food or drink is permitted in Williams Hall and soft-soled shoes, socks or bare feet must be worn on the dance floor.
- Additional chair seating is possible.
Willams Athletic Center
Gymnasium
- Shoes with cleats, leather soles, sandals, and open toes are not allowed in the Gym
- Basketballs and volleyballs will be made available based on supply availability. Groups may furnish their own equipment.
Pool
- A maximum of 50 people may be in the pool at one time
- Certified lifeguards must be on duty ($20/hour for two lifeguards)
- Swimmers may not enter the pool until the lifeguards have given them safety instructions and approval to enter the water.
- All swimmers must wear regulation swimsuits and should shower before entering the pool.
- Elevator access
- Tarbutton Theater – Capacity: 125 seat stadium box theater
- State of the art, built-in multimedia capabilities
- A Conference Coordinator must be present if the control booth is being used.
- Choral rehearsal room – Capacity: 50-60 seats; equipped with piano and projection and A/V technologies.
- Green Room – Capacity: 30 at tables and chairs; also fitted with a bank of makeup mirrors and space for dressing for plays or talent shows. This room has exterior entrance/exit and is equipped with projection technology.
- Studio Art Room – Capacity: 25 at tables and chairs. This room has a sink and exterior entrance/exit.
- Instrumental Rehearsal Room – An acoustically insulated room that can be used for music rehearsal of small groups.
- Two individual practice rooms, one equipped with a piano available to music camps only.
- Ten courts available.
- Appropriate shoes and clothing need to be worn, and group supervision must be provided.
- Goals available for an additional $50/day.
- Lights on the field may not be used after 9 p.m. (by city ordinance).
Filming on Campus
Historical Oxford College, the original home of Emory University, is located 36 miles outside of Atlanta. Our campus features historically-rich architecture surrounding a plush, green quadrangle filled with trees. We offer several unique facilities and outdoor areas, including an organic farm, that can be rearranged or used as-is to satisfy a wide-range of locales and time periods.
While we are able to make accommodations to host film crews year-round, we have the most flexibility during academic breaks. To set up a site visit, please contact the Events and Conferences Office at 770.784.8389 or at ocec@emory.edu. Please allow up to two business days for a reply.
These networks and streaming services have filmed at Oxford:
- Netflix
- Disney (Jungle Cruise movie)
- The CW (Vampire Diaries)
- Bravo
- Georgia Lottery commercial
Whether you're designing a meeting or a month-long residential conference, our team can help you plan. Oxford offers several unique locations available to rent for private events. Unique Venues has named Oxford as a top pick historic venue. We can provide a venue for your business meeting, workshop, wedding reception, graduation party, or family reunion.
Some helpful resources for your conference or meeting on our campus.
Contact Us
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Meet Our Staff
Hours and Location
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mailing Address
Office of Events and Conferences
807 Whatcoat Street (across from the Oxford Mail Center)
Oxford, GA 30054
