Florida Institute of Technology

150 West University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL

Florida Institute of Technology

150 West University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL

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Capacity: 1,000 people

About Florida Institute of Technology

Thank you for your interest in Florida Tech's campus venues for your event. Due to adjustments in campus operations necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida Tech has made the difficult decision to suspend external reservations of campus venues and we cannot accept future reservations at this time. We wish you all the best in finding a location for your event! Beautiful college campus in the heart of Melbourne, Florida, on Central Florida's Space Coast.

Event Spaces

All Faiths Center

Maximum Capacity: 180
General Event Space

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All Faiths Center

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 180

Perfect for weddings! The All Faiths Center, located on the south side of campus, comprises a small chapel, large chapel, and the Fellowship Hall. Lined with beautiful stained glass windows, the large chapel comfortably seats 180 in padded chairs. The recently renovated Fellowship Hall, located behind the chapel, allows for some flexibility in its set up.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Theater
Capacity: 180 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Multi-faith chapel
Special Features: Catholic crusifix featured at front of stage in venue

Auditorium Classrooms

Maximum Capacity: 145
Auditorium

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Auditorium Classrooms

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Auditorium | Maximum Capacity: 145

Florida Tech offers several multi-media equipped auditorium classrooms, seating up to 145 participants. Full multi-media includes Instructor workstation with laptop hookups, projector, screen, microphone, document camera, and fee wi-fi.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 145 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Gardens

Maximum Capacity: 60
Outdoor Venue

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Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Gardens

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Outdoor Venue | Maximum Capacity: 60

Located in the heart of campus, the Botanical Gardens make a perfect backdrop for small weddings or events. A newly built gazebo is perfect for intimate weddings.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 60 People

Theater
Capacity: 60 People

Amenities

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Bricked-patio with small pond. New gazebo perfect for intimate weddings.

Gleason Performing Arts Center

Maximum Capacity: 483
Theater

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Gleason Performing Arts Center

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Theater | Maximum Capacity: 483

Fully equipped with flexible lighting, sound, and a 1,100 square-foot stage, the 483-seat Gleason Performing Arts Center offers a load-in area, two dressing rooms, a green room, and a large lobby/display area. Renovated in 2019 with a completely upgraded lighting system, the new lights—including the house lights—are multicolor, allowing operators to produce a near-infinite spectrum by blending the red, green, blue, amber, white and lime LEDs within each individual fixture. Plus, a fleet of movable lights now complements the traditional stationary fixtures, creating vast flexibility for focal points, scene-setting and immersive theater. Additional renovations include new seating in 2017, replacement of the hardwood performance stage in 2018, and a new A/C system in 2019.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 483 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Number of Green Rooms: 3

Hartley Room

Maximum Capacity: 240
Banquet Room

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Hartley Room

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Banquet Room | Maximum Capacity: 240

3,200 square feet, located on the second floor of Denius Student Center. Beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Botanical Gardens. Perfect for weddings, receptions, and meetings. Built-in screen and sound, and background music available.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 60 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 144 People

Reception
Capacity: 240 People

U-Shape
Capacity: 76 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Portable Walls
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: The Hartley Room is lined with black & white photos of Florida Institute of Technology's past and present, including student activities and important persons.
Floor Covering: carpet
Floor Number: 2
Special Features: Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Gardens. The room is equipped with three projectors and three screens.

Panther Plaza/Panthereum

Maximum Capacity: 400
Outdoor Venue

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Panther Plaza/Panthereum

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Outdoor Venue | Maximum Capacity: 400

Outdoor area located at the center of campus, directly in front of the Denius Student Center. Features bricked patio and outdoor amphitheater.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 400 People

Theater
Capacity: 200 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Clemente Center

Maximum Capacity: 1000
General Event Space

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Clemente Center

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 1000

The Clemente Center for Sports and Recreation is a 58,000 square foot facility that houses the varsity gym, intramural gym, weight room and a racquetball court. The two gyms, along with one meeting room and a beautiful aerobics room, are available for rental for sporting events as well as larger conferences, banquets, and galas. A small concessions / food court area is located off the main lobby.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 1000 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 1000 People

Reception
Capacity: 1000 People

Theater
Capacity: 1000 People

Amenities

Features

Venue Types

Amenities

ADA/ACA Accessible
On-Site Catering Service
Outdoor Function Area
Outdoor Pool
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 1000
Number of Event/Function Spaces: 60
Special Features: We're the perfect venue for banquets, birthday parties, conferences / conventions, continuing education, concerts, corporate meetings & retreats, outdoor festivals, summer youth camps, theatrical productions, weddings / wedding receptions.
Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 62,000
Year Renovated: 2009

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