Conference Services
Conferences & Camps at UNC Asheville
As one of the nation’s top public liberal arts and sciences universities, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and located in one of the most vibrant cities in the Southeast, UNC Asheville is in a unique position to offer and host leading, distinctive and innovative learning experiences through a wide variety of conferences and camps to local, regional, national and global audiences. We work with both affiliated and non-affiliated groups to plan and host a wide variety of professional conferences and youth camps on our sustainable urban campus. Let us help you plan yours!
We offer state-of-the-art classrooms, multi-purpose spaces, lecture halls, performance venues, residence halls, dining, outdoor venues, and recreation options all within easy proximity for most visitors. Our campus is a perfect setting for small and medium-sized groups of 500 to 1,000 participants.
Submit an Inquiry
Our one-stop office can help you plan all aspects of your event, including selecting the best options for:
- Meeting facilities and event support
- On-campus housing in the summer
- Dining and catering
- Sports and recreation
- Parking and transportation
Start by submitting your inquiry using the form link below. Someone from our office will reach out to you within 5 business days to start the conversation!
Dining & Catering Services
Dining & Catering Services
UNC Asheville’s Dining Services (provided by Chartwell’s) operates Brown Dining Hall, which offers buffet-style dining for all palates, and always features vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. We will help you select the right meal plans for your group.
We also offer full-service catering for any type of event in almost any part of campus. View the current catering menus for more information.
UNC Asheville is known for its sustainable practices campus wide. We are the first in North Carolina to be designated a Fair Trade Campus and we have earned 3 stars from the Green Restaurant Association. Much of our food is locally and regionally sourced, and we recycle and compost about 81% of our waste. And wherever single-use containers are used, they are always compostable. Read more about our sustainable practices here.
Conference Services Staff
Blair Jenkins
Director of Conferences and Camps
Office: 117 Highsmith Union
Phone: (828) 251-6457
Email: bjenkins@unca.edu
Paula Pound
Associate Director of Conferences & Camps
Office: 117 Highsmith Union
Phone: (828) 251-6991
Email: ppound@unca.edu
