Pastides Alumni Center

Pastides Alumni Center is an event venue in Columbia, SC, located at 900 Senate St. Situated at the corner of Lincoln and Senate Streets in the Vista district, it serves as a gateway to the University of SC campus. The facility offers nearly 30,000 square feet of space for hosting conferences, galas, meetings, weddings, alumni functions, and other celebrations.

The venue features wood wall detailing, high ceilings, and neutral design elements. The 10,000-square-foot Eliatamby Family Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 550 seated guests or 900 guests in reception or theater style. This versatile room can be divided into four smaller spaces and connects to the Bond Family Ballroom Reception Area and a gated outdoor patio. The Robert V. Royall Presidential Dining Room and its pre-reception lounge area seat up to 80 guests or 115 in reception style, with rental including a side terrace and seating in the adjacent Thomas C. & Sherrill Knobel Hall Drawing Room. Seven spacious, technologically-advanced conference rooms accommodate up to 20 guests each, and The Honorable C. Edward Floyd Boardroom is available for limited use. Since its grand opening in fall 2015, Southern Way Catering has served as the exclusive event partner. Special rental pricing is available to USC Alumni Association life and annual members, USC Campus Partners, government agencies, and nonprofits.

The Pastides Alumni Center has hosted events for over seven years, including worship gatherings and meetings for the SC Association of Counties. Guests frequently praise the staff's professionalism, attention to detail, and hospitality. The facility is recognized for creating meaningful experiences and fostering growth and connection for professional learners and community organizations alike.

Pastides Alumni Center combines its historic Vista district location with versatile, large-scale event spaces to serve Columbia’s need for premier conference and celebration venues.

Pastides Alumni Center sits on Senate Street in Columbia, SC, just steps from the Congaree Vista memorial and the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

BizScoreAI gives the venue a Technical score of 96 out of 100, ensuring the website is secure and easy for search engines to read. The Content Quality score is 75 out of 100, meaning the site clearly answers customer questions and provides details AI assistants can quote directly.

Services:

• Alumni Functions
• Conference Hosting
• Galas
• Meetings
• Wedding Venues