Newark
Campus
UD’s main campus is a hub of academia, lending unprecedented credibility to meetings and events for more than 20 years.
Clayton Conference Center
Meet Here
Clean. Modern. Flexible. Featuring a striking open lobby, theater-style auditorium, private meeting rooms, traditional classrooms, and a 7,000 sq. ft. ballroom.
Main Campus to Main Street
Explore Here
Walk or shuttle to theaters, pools, sports complexes, lecture halls, libraries, museums and galleries, ice rinks, UD Creamery, sports fields, restaurants, coffee houses, shopping and entertainment.
Residence Hall or Hotel
Stay Here
Take advantage of our residence hall suites during the summer. For year-round accommodations, the Courtyard Newark at the University of Delaware is just a few steps away offering full hotel amenities, dining, and entertainment.
The Tower Audion & Atrium
An innovative new meeting space that just feels good to be in.
Host your meeting or event at one of Newark’s most compelling new venues – The Tower Audion & Atrium at UD’s STAR Campus. Designed for cultivating collaboration and based on the science of health, the Audion & Atrium is a combination space ideal for any meeting looking to gain momentum. First gather in the Audion – a flexible, ultra-modern tech space, then move your breaks or micro-sessions out into the open environment of the Atrium where a living wall improves air quality. This is truly a healthy place to be productive.
There is no substitute for personal service.
Our personal event managers will work one-on-one with you to:
- Strategize your objectives
- Select the right space for your meeting or event
- Handle all the details from start to finish
- Guide you every step of the way
- Keep your budget in mind
View Seating Capacity
We host all size events from large conferences to micro meetings – view our seating capacity charts.
View Floor Plans
Move easily from classroom to auditorium to ballroom – view floor plans and room dimensions
View Catering Menu
Choose from casual dining hall fare or onsite catering – view our extensive menu
Newark Campus At-A-Glance
- 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
- Theater-style auditorium
- Private meeting rooms
- Amphitheater
Dedicated event managers
Audiovisual technicians
Business services
High-speed WiFi
Registration services
Full catering services
Ample parking
Adjacent to Courtyard Newark – University of Delaware
7,011 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom holds up to 400 dining guests
Private rooms for smaller gatherings
Full catering services
Option to utilize University Dining Halls
Courtyard Newark – University of Delaware next door
Residence Halls
Nearby full-service hotels
Main Street Newark
White Clay Creek State Park
Top-notch golf courses
Event Planning
An Event Manager will work with you from start to finish.
Catering
Full-service catering available
Registration Services
We offer onsite registration support. Ask your event manager for details.
Audio-Visual Services
Everything you could need. View List
Business Center
From copies to stationery supplies to computer workstations, it takes a lot of little things to get the job done.
Ready to get started planning your event?
Contact one of our personal event managers.
University of Delaware Conference Services
NEWARK CAMPUS
Clayton Hall Conference Center
100 David Hollowell Drive, Newark DE 19716
(302) 831-2214
LEWES CAMPUS
The Virden Center
700 Pilottown Road, Lewes DE 19958
(302) 645-4100
