Key Conference Information
Contract
After the details of your event are arranged we will send you electronic copies of the contract for a responsible party’s signature. Signed contract must be returned and approved by Bloomsburg University’s Vice President of Administration and Finance before the event is fully approved.
Deposit
A deposit of 25 percent of the estimated university costs is required to reserve/hold facilities and services on campus. Please return your deposit check along with the contracts.
Invoice
An invoice will be sent to you following the conclusion of your event. Please make your check or money order payable to “Bloomsburg University” and send it in within 30 calendar days to:
BU Conference Services
ATTN: Jim McCormack
400 E. Second St., KUB 326
Bloomsburg University of PA
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
The user shall provide Bloomsburg University in advance of any use a copy of a certificate of liability insurance covering property damage liability and bodily injury in amounts of no less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) per person and one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per incident.
Bloomsburg University must be named as an additional-insured on any such certificate and the certificate shall provide that the insurance carrier will provide advance notice to the University of any Termination, cancellation, or discontinuance or modification in coverage of the insurance. If the User fails to provide such proof, the contract is rendered null and void.
- 6 months before event - 100 percent refund
- Less than 6 and up to 3 months before event - 50 percent refund
- Less than 3 and up to 1 month before event - 25 percent refund
- Anytime less than 1 month before event - No Refund
A courtesy call 570-389-4166 or e-mail (conferences@bloomu.edu) is appreciated if you need to cancel a reservation.
Whether you need refreshments, coffee/tea service, a reception, an elegant meal, or the all-you-care-eat dining hall, your group will receive quality and attentive dining service. Aramark Campus Dining is the signature caterer for Bloomsburg University
Peruse catering options through the online system, Catertrax.
Many locations on campus do not require the use Campus Dining to support your event.
Please note: Monty’s is contractually-linked to ARAMARK Campus Dining. All events held in Monty’s must use ARAMARK as the food and beverage service provider. No outside food is permitted in the Monty’s facility.
Meeting rooms are available all year.
Campus housing is available from mid-May through the beginning of August. Linen packages can be arranged as well. Guests can choose from different housing options during the summer.
Campus Housing
- Residence Halls: double occupancy residence hall rooms with community restrooms
- Montgomery Place Apts: Two bedroom, two person, with one bathroom and kitchen
- Mount Olympus Apts: Six bedroom, six person, with two bathrooms and two kitchenettes
- Jessica Kozloff Apts: Four bedroom, four person, with two bathrooms and kitchen
- David Soltz Hall: One to four bedroom, single bedrooms, one to two bathrooms, microwave and full refrigerator
BU maintains partnerships with several local hotels to accommodate conference and event guests, especially during the academic year. When booking rooms remember to mention that you’re holding your event at BU and ask if a university discount can be applied for your stay.
We have found that choosing a hotel in the Bloomsburg area is an increasingly personal choice. A quick internet search of “hotels near Bloomsburg, PA” provides a wide range of options when visiting the area.
BU police officers may be required to assist with parking, traffic flow, and/or crowd control depending on the composition of your event’s activities. Please discuss the need for police presence with the BU Conference Services event coordinator as you plan your event.
