Special Events & Facility Rental

*Rates shown are per session, which is up to four hours.

**Numerous classrooms and conference rooms are available at $25/session

*Rates shown are per session, which is up to four hours.

*Rates shown are per session, which is up to four hours.

Dordt University invites every presidential candidate in good standing with their political party (be it Republican, Independent, or Democrat) equal access to our campus. This allows us to fulfill our mission of “equipping students, alumni, and the broader community to work effectively for Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life.” Dordt maintains a neutral stance on political candidates and issues, as not doing so would violate our status as a nonprofit institution.

Since Dordt University maintains a neutral stance on political candidates and issues, all activity by students, faculty, and staff should avoid being attributed to the college itself. No resources of the college should be used in connection with individual political activity. The Dordt University name and insignia may not appear on any material used or intended for support of a particular candidate. Funds or contributions for political candidates or campaigns may not under any circumstances be solicited in the name of Dordt University. If Dordt students, faculty, or staff make political contributions, they must do so as individuals and not on behalf of Dordt University.

For presidential campaigns, individuals or groups may, independently, reserve facilities from the university for political campaign activities. Facilities are equally available to all candidates and political groups. Three venues are available free of charge to candidates and political groups:

• De Yager Student Activity Center: Located on the bottom level of the Campus Center next to the Defender Grille, the De Yager Student Activity Center holds approximately 300 attendees.
• SB 1606: Located in the Science and Technology Center, this stadium seating lecture hall holds approximately 200 attendees.
• Eckardt Lounge: Located in the Campus Center, the Eckardt Lounge holds approximately 100 attendees.

Dordt University will provide a stage, microphone setup, and access to a sound engineer for the event.

If a candidate / political group chooses to reserve a space at Dordt, they must agree to have the candidate answer three questions from Dordt University students during the Q&A portion of the candidate’s presentation.

Dordt University recognizes the importance of campus and public advertising of sanctioned events and activities in fostering an active and involved college community. At the same time, the university recognizes that an attractive and well-maintained physical campus environment is essential to the overall advancement of the university.

Therefore, Dordt University prohibits political signage from being attached to trees, light standards, buildings, or otherwise affixed to college property. Signage erected upon the grounds will be allowed along the walkways and in front of the facility where the event is taking place. Signage along the roadways is limited to sandwich boards owned by the university. Dordt University will also permit political displays and pamphlet distribution within the area of the event during the day of a scheduled event. All flyers advertising an upcoming political event must be pre-approved and bear the official “Student Services Approved” stamp before being displayed.

News releases announcing a political candidate’s appearance on campus are also allowed and encouraged, but they must include wording that makes it clear that Dordt University is not supporting or endorsing any candidate or elected official.

Covenant Hall sleeps two to four people per room and has a kitchenette and community bathroom on each floor. Handicap-accessible rooms are available also. These units are air-conditioned.

Kuyper Apartments have three bedrooms, a private bath, a living area, and a kitchen with appliances (no cookware, dishes, or utensils). These units sleep up to six people and have handicap-accessible rooms. These newest additions to our on-campus housing facilities are air-conditioned.

West Hall sleeps up to four people per room. Each room includes a private bath and the building offers a community lounge. These units are air-conditioned.

East Hall is a dormitory that sleeps two people and has community bathrooms. These rooms are not air-conditioned. The hall has a capacity of 200.

North Hall is a dormitory that sleeps two people and has community bathrooms. These rooms are not air-conditioned. The hall has a capacity of 200.

Southview Apartments have two bedrooms, a private bath, a living area, and a kitchen with appliances (no cookware, dishes, or utensils). These units sleep up to six people. There are two handicap-accessible rooms available. These units are air-conditioned.

The Recreation Center includes two weight rooms, a large fitness room, three regulation racquetball courts, an indoor track, classrooms, a long jump pit, and a variety of other excellent facilities. All conference visitors are welcome to use our Rec Center for a variety of fitness and fun activities. The exercise/fitness room has multiple treadmills, step machines, and stationary bikes for aerobic workouts. The weight rooms have a specially-designed floor for safer weightlifting as well as numerous Cybex Selectorized machines and free weights. Batting cages allow individuals to work on their batting skills year-round.

If you are looking to rent the Recreation Center for a large event, visit the Recreation Center Rental form here.

The Game Room includes four bowling lanes, pool tables, foosball tables, and a ping-pong table. A small adjoining room can be used for serving snacks. Lanes can be reserved when Dordt is in session. During the university breaks, the Game Room is open to private parties only (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, and Summer).

The All Seasons Center & Siouxnami Waterpark is located north of the Rec Center in Open Space Park. It includes both an indoor aquatic center and an outdoor swimming area. The indoor facility has two water slides, a zero depth leisure pool with play features including lily pads and water jets, and a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool with two diving boards. The outdoor waterpark includes an aqua zip line, a lazy river, a 16 ft. climbing wall, and more.

In September the Vernon Arena opens. Housed in the All Seasons Center, this NHL-sized ice rink is home to the Dordt Blades hockey team and is open for recreational ice skating.

Please note: Rental for this facility should be done directly with them by calling 712-722-4386.