Here to Serve

The Trinity University Events & Special Programs staff is happy to meet your specific needs in any way we can. Whether that means converting a non-traditional space into the venue you are looking for or providing top-tier catering and entertainment for your group, we are here to make your upcoming event a success.

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The Event Process

Step 1

Complete a Request for Proposal

Step 2

Meet with an Event Coordinator

Step 3

Contracts and Risk Analysis

Step 4

Secure venue and additional accommodations

 

Process by event type:

Summer Conferences
  1. Begin by completing the Request for Proposal.
  2. An event coordinator will follow-up with you in 2-3 business days to schedule a meeting. 
Venue Rentals

Trinity University offers venue rentals to 501c3 non-profit organizations.

  1. Begin by completing the Request for Proposal.
  2. An event coordinator will follow-up with you in 2-3 business days to schedule a meeting.

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Registration

Getting people registered for your event is key to its success. Our team is available to assist you with setting up secure online registration, linking to an external registration site, e.g., Eventbrite, helping you process registrations, and plan for your event day check in.

To get the registration process started, contact our office so we can work together on the details.
 

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Host in a Residence Hall

Trinity University boasts 16 residence halls of various sizes located on lower campus near Mabee Dining Hall, the Bell Athletic Center and other recreational spaces. Each hall is within walking distance to upper campus.

Capacity and Offerings

If you’re looking to host a conference or event where your guests are staying on campus, the capacity and offerings within the accommodations are important to understand. Trinity has a variety of living spaces and we will do our best to address all your needs.

Semi-Private and Private: 

Several of the residence halls include either semi-private or private balconies. A semi-private balcony is shared between the suite. A private balcony is only accessed by one residence hall room.

Corridors: 

Privacy, safety, and summer or winter weather conditions are a consideration. See whether one of our residence halls has indoor or outdoor walkways.

REsidence HallsCorridorsAccessible SuiteBalconiesSleeps
PrasselindoorYesprivate274
Witt-WinindoorYesprivate240
Verna McLeanindoorYesprivate214
ThomasindoorYesprivate210
SouthindoorNosemi-private136
HerndonoutdoorNoN/A118
LightnerindoorYesprivate118
BezeoutdoorYesN/A104
NorthindoorNosemi-private72
MurchisonoutdoorNoN/A60
Myrtle McFarlinindoorNosemi-private56
MilleroutdoorYesN/A54
CalvertoutdoorYesN/A54
Isabel McFarlinindoorMosemi-private44
Susanna WesleyindoorNosemi-private44

Questions:

Contact us for further questions about our Residence Halls and other Accommodations. Explore more about Trinity’s Campus and San Antonio.

Dining and Catering

Dining Services enhances the living and learning experience and environment at Trinity University and can enhance your program, overnight Summer Conference, or event.

Committed to health and wellness and sustainability 

We sell and serve with passion to deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of our clients, customers, employees and community. Trinity Dining prides itself in using the freshest, highest quality ingredients.

Catering staff member serves food from a buffet table while guests fill their plates. The table features cheeses, fruit, and hot dishes, with a tall floral arrangement of sunflowers and roses in the center.

Catering staff member serves food from a buffet table while guests fill their plates. The table features cheeses, fruit, and hot dishes, with a tall floral arrangement of sunflowers and roses in the center.

Dining Options

Mabee Dining Hall (Capacity: 775)

Mabee Dining Hall features an all-you-care-to-eat format for breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, plus located near the residence halls on lower campus.

  • International Entrees
  • Made-to-order meals
  • Grill and Deli
  • Vegan/Vegetarian
  • Large Salad Bar
  • Fresh sliced and whole fruit
  • Bakery
  • Pizza and Pasta

See all Trinity dining locations on campus.  Event attendees can enjoy national chains like Starbucks and Einstein Bagel Bros., and other local options!

Four Star Catering

The success of your event is our main concern. We will work with you on every facet of your event to ensure the success of your function. Catering is more than just great food. It is creating an experience that your guests will remember. The menus we have created merely give suggestions of what we are capable of. We are happy to help you customize a menu that suits your needs and will do our best to work within your specific budget. Please let us know of any special dietary needs so that we may gladly accommodate them. Special events need special attention!

Office of Hospitality and Auxiliary Services

Phone

(210) 999-7601

Emails

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