governors state university
Office of Admissions
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 534-5000
(708) 534-8959 fax
GSU has a history of excellence, access and innovation. In addition to graduate and undergraduate degree programs, GSU is home to the renowned Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park and the Center for Performing Arts.
Open: M-F 7AM-11PM; Sa 7AM-10PM; Su 12PM-9PM
Area: Area 5
Area: Area 5
Facility Info:
Number of Meeting Rooms: 9
Largest Room: 29,000 sq. ft.
Total Square Feet: 56,218 sq. ft.
Notes: Classrooms and other meeting space can only be rented in conjunction with the rental of the Center for Performing Arts.
Number of Meeting Rooms: 9
Largest Room: 29,000 sq. ft.
Total Square Feet: 56,218 sq. ft.
Notes: Classrooms and other meeting space can only be rented in conjunction with the rental of the Center for Performing Arts.
| Electric Vehicle Charging Station | Yes | Wheelchair Accessible | Yes |
Center for Performing Arts
Dimensions
100ft. L
85ft. W
50ft. H
Area
29,000 sqft.
Reception
Banquet
Theater
1,180
Center for Performing Arts Arena
Dimensions
60ft. L
90ft. W
24ft. H
Area
5,280 sqft.
Reception
200
Banquet
150
Theater
E Lounge
Dimensions
30ft. L
46ft. W
20ft. H
Area
1,924 sqft.
Reception
100
Banquet
80
Theater
80
Engbrestson Hall
Dimensions
40ft. L
54ft. W
20ft. H
Area
2,228 sqft.
Reception
60
Banquet
60
Theater
120
F Lounges
Dimensions
32ft. L
44ft. W
20ft. H
Area
2,086 sqft.
Reception
50
Banquet
36
Theater
40
F1622 Lecture Hall
Dimensions
46ft. L
42ft. W
20ft. H
Area
1,349 sqft.
Reception
Banquet
Theater
125
Hall of Governors
Dimensions
56ft. L
88ft. W
30ft. H
Area
9,115 sqft.
Reception
200
Banquet
150
Theater
150
Hall of Honors
Dimensions
48ft. L
32ft. W
10ft. H
Area
2,292 sqft.
Reception
150
Banquet
90
Theater
130
Music Recital Hall
Dimensions
58ft. L
58ft. W
20ft. H
Area
2,945 sqft.
Reception
Banquet
Theater
217
Events
the prairie party at the nate
Sep 12, 2026
theNate at Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c
cirque us stories
Oct 3, 2026
The Center For Performing Arts At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c
sugar skull! a dia de muertos musical adventure
Oct 24, 2026
The Center For Performing Arts At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c h m
swan lake
Oct 28, 2026
The Center For Performing Arts At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c m
fright night film fest
Oct 30, 2026
The Center For Performing Arts At Governors State University
1 University Pkwy
University Park, IL
$ c h
arrested development
Nov 7, 2026
The Center For Performing Arts At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c m
a midsummer night's dream by william shakespeare
Nov 12, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026
Sherman Hall At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c
a midsummer night's dream by william shakespeare
Nov 15, 2026
Sherman Hall At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c
j is for jazz: a celebration of oscar brown, jr.
Nov 20, 2026
The Center For Performing Arts At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c m
ruth page's the nutcracker
Dec 5, 2026
The Center For Performing Arts At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c h
ruth page's the nutcracker
Dec 6, 2026
The Center For Performing Arts At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c h
it's a wonderful life: a live radio play
Dec 12, 2026
Sherman Hall At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c h m
it's a wonderful life: a live radio play
Dec 13, 2026
Sherman Hall At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c h m
the greatest love of all
Feb 12, 2027
The Center For Performing Arts At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c m
the blackprint ii
Feb 12, 2027
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
h m
robert townsend's living the shuffle
Mar 6, 2027
The Center For Performing Arts At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c m
once on this island
Apr 8, 2027 - Apr 10, 2027
The Center For Performing Arts At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c
once on this island
Apr 11, 2027
The Center For Performing Arts At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c
chicago southland international film festival
Apr 15, 2027 - Apr 17, 2027
Governors State University- F1622 Amphitheater
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c
the doo wop project presents echoes of the street
May 1, 2027
The Center For Performing Arts At Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c
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