Event Services
Looking for a Place to Hold an Event?
Mount Vernon Nazarene University's facilities can be rented by the public for a wide variety of occasions. From groups as small as 8 to larger than 2,600, MVNU has a venue to fit your needs for:
- Banquets
- Weddings & Receptions
- Summer camps with housing
- Theater productions
- Retreats
- Conferences
- Meetings
- Professional development
- Athletic tournaments
- And much more!
The MVNU campus is alcohol and smoke free.
Popular Facilities
Foster Hall in Ariel Arena - From small to large groups, Foster Hall is an ideal space for informal or formal gatherings.
R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium - With 1,803 seats and five spaces for wheelchairs, the chapel/auditorium is one of our most requested venues on campus.
The Gathering Place on 425 S.Edgewood Road - Our newest venue is perfect for all-day meetings, conferences, and retreats.
Summer Housing
MVNU has 235 dorm rooms with two single beds per room and 100 apartments that hold six people per apartment. Housing is handicap accessible with a few locations that provide amenities for those in a wheelchair.
Catering
Handicap Accessibilities
Mount Vernon Grand Hotel

Need somewhere to rest your head? The Grand is the perfect location for your next stay. Located at 12 Public Square in downtown Mount Vernon, the five-story, Victorian hotel is owned and operated by Mount Vernon Nazarene University and offers 46 exquisite rooms, a breathtaking parlor, and continental breakfast for all guests.
For reservations, visit www.mountvernongrand.com or call 1-844-700-1717