1. Alumni Association
  2. About the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette Alumni Association
  3. Reserve the Alumni Center

Reserve the Alumni Center

Host your next celebration somewhere with a story. The Alumni Center has been part of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette's campus fabric for decades — and it's ready to be part of yours.

About the Venue

Built in 1936 for Lafayette businessman Maurice Heymann, the house that's now the Alumni Center was designed by a young A. Hays Town — the architect who would go on to design more than 1,000 homes across Louisiana and the South. Town later called it the best work of his career. Heymann requested a French provincial design, styled after his wife Germaine's birthplace in France, filled with balconies, breezeways, and light.

The ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Alumni Association purchased the home in 1991 and renovated it beginning in 1994, preserving the character of the original house while turning it into one of campus's most-loved landmarks. A boardroom was added behind the house in 1995 (renovated in 2018), and in 1998 the wing housing Alumni Association staff was dedicated in U.S. Senator John B. Breaux's name.

Today, the Alumni Center is home to University Advancement and the Alumni Association — and open to the public for weddings, receptions, meetings, and celebrations of every kind.

Packages & Pricing

LocationNormal Hours PriceAfter Hours PriceAccess LevelNotes
Gardens Only$25$252 HoursNo Bathroom Access
House Only$50$1502 Hours 
House & Gardens$75$1502 Hours 

 

LocationNormal Hours PriceAfter Hours PriceAccess LevelNotes
Gazebo$300$3004 Hours1-30 Guests | No Bathroom Acces
House OR Boardroom$400$4008 HoursSmall Event or Meeting
Rose Garden$750$7504 Hours100 Guests Maximum | No Bathroom Access
House & Boardroom$800$8008 HoursSmall Event or Meeting
House & Gardens$1000$25008 Hours100 Guests Maximum
House, Boardroom & Gardens (3-day)*$5000$50004 Hours for Set Up | 8 Hours for Day Of | 4 Hours for Pick UpOver 100 Guests | Includes complimentaty photo session options

* 3 days includes two half days and one full day. 

Security Services: Security Fees are not included in above prices and paid separately to the University Police ($70/hour), for a minimum of four hours.

Additional Access: If additional days are needed for pre-event or post-event set up/tear down for a three day rental, a $500 per hour charge will be added.

Additional parking: The Alumni Center utilizes a parking lot in the rear of the center. If additional parking is needed on the campus, fees may apply to utilize those lots with the Office of Parking and Transit.

Tablecloth Linens: Available upon availability at a charge of $5 per linen. 

Additional Custodial Services: If the facilitiy is not returned to proper order and/or trash properly disposed of after the event, an additional custodial service fee will be added. Fee depends on the status of the venue upon evaluation by staff. 

Room Set Up Fee: If tables and chairs are needed for the event, a room set up fee of $50 may be required. 

The Alumni Association reserves the right to alter the prices at their own discretion in relation to the service provided and event details.

 

Reservation Guide

Complete the Alumni Center Reservation Form, obtain all required signatures, and submit the completed reservation packet with the required non-refundable 50% deposit at least three (3) weeks prior to your event. Reservations are not confirmed until the deposit has been received.

Mail: 
ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Alumni Center 
Attn: Nina Carter 
P.O. Box 40151 
Lafayette, LA 70504

Email: nina.carter@louisiana.edu 

Non-refundable deposit: 50% of rental fee. Remaining balance due per Facility Rental Agreement. 

Floor plans for the House and Boardroom are included in the reservation packet. 

The Alumni Association maintains a limited inventory of tables and chairs. If your event requires additional tables, chairs, or other equipment beyond our available inventory, rentals must be coordinated through the Alumni Association's exclusive rental partner, Party Central. 

If Party Central is unable to provide a requested item, another vendor may be approved with prior authorization from the Alumni Association. 

Setup Requirements 

Final floor plans, seating diagrams, and room setup instructions must be submitted at least three (3) weeks prior to your event date. 

  • Completed Reservation Form  
  • Letter of Alcohol & Food Request 
  • Security Service Forms  
  • Additional documentation as required 
     

Notify Sven Aniksdal, Student Facility Manager, immediately after evening and weekend events. 
Phone: 337-706-5656

 

  • Reservations are first-come, first-served. 
  • Dates cannot be held without the deposit. 
  • Rates effective July 1, 2026 and subject to change. 
  • All renters must comply with University policies and applicable laws. 

Prefer to talk it through first?

Contact Nina Carter for pricing, availability, and to schedule a personal tour.