USU's Event Center in Salt Lake is Central, Connected, In-Demand

TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — The Utah State University Salt Lake campus is quickly becoming a go-to venue for organizations and groups seeking a convenient and versatile space to host events of all sizes. With a prime location in the heart of the Wasatch Front and easy access from both I-15 and I-215, the campus offers easy accessibility for attendees traveling from across the region.

Many USU departments are becoming interested in USU Salt Lake, allowing the campus to help fulfill the university’s land-grant mission of meeting the needs of Utah and being a local resource for events, classes and community engagement.

USU Salt Lake, 920 W. Levoy Drive in Taylorsville is located within a 1-mile radius of a variety of hotels and dining choices, adding options for overnight guests and event catering. This makes the center the perfect venue for multi-day conferences or a single-day meeting.

"Being centrally located along the Wasatch Front allows us to serve organizations from across the state,” said David Vernon, senior associate vice president for the USU Wasatch Region. “That accessibility, combined with the flexibility of our facilities, enables us to strengthen USU’s land-grant mission by providing classrooms, convening space and a place where the university can engage communities and carry out its work in Salt Lake. We are committed to ensuring this space adds value and serves USU’s event center in Salt Lake.”

The campus features flexible event spaces that can be customized to fit a wide range of needs. From small boardroom meetings for two to large conferences and seminars, each space is equipped with modern technology capable of supporting in-person, hybrid and broadcast events. The space has modern facilities, amenities and a staff that is dedicated to making each hosted event an exceptional experience.

“Our goal is to make every event seamless from start to finish,” Vernon said. “We take pride in offering not only a professional environment, but also the support and service needed to ensure each event is successful.”

Additional amenities include a spacious common area for networking, a half kitchen, vending machines, complimentary Wi-Fi, and clean, well-maintained facilities that enhance the overall guest experience.

The campus has seen strong growth in the number of events hosted over the last several years. In 2025, the campus saw a 35% increase in the number of events and a 26% rise in total participants as compared to 2024, with over 8,500 people visiting USU Salt Lake. 2024 experienced similar growth, with a 41% increase in events and a 63% jump in attendance over 2023. These trends highlight how the campus is becoming a trusted and in-demand event venue.

“Our growth over the past few years has been remarkable — not just in the number of events we’re hosting, but in the volume of people coming through our doors,” Vernon said. “We’ve seen consistent increases year over year, which speaks to the value organizations are finding in our space.

The USU Salt Lake campus regularly hosts a diverse lineup of events, including corporate meetings, USU Extension events, employee retreats, trainings, seminars, award ceremonies and graduation celebrations. Notable past events include the Utah Multicultural Disability Network Conference, Utah Mental Health Counselors Association Fall Conference, High School Counselors Conference and the MWC-Evans Writers’ Conference.

Organizations and individuals interested in hosting an event at the USU Salt Lake Campus can schedule reservations online at events.usu.edu/reservations or by calling (435) 797-4230. The campus staff will work closely with clients to tailor each event to their specific needs, from initial planning all the way through event execution.

Located in the heart of the Salt Lake Metropolitan area, Utah State University Salt Lake Center offers students the personalized attention and small class sizes of a small-town college with the resources of a large university. With degree options ranging from associate to doctorate degrees, plus technical education offerings, USU Salt Lake Center offers programs that help fuel local economies and empower individuals and their communities. Learn more at saltlake.usu.edu.