{"id":71,"date":"2026-03-03T14:27:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T14:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/conference-services-dev\/?page_id=71"},"modified":"2026-03-07T16:06:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T16:06:59","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/conference-services\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Below are some questions our office gets asked quite often. Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t see your question listed below. Email us at conferenceservices@indianatech.edu or call us at 260.344.5543, with your questions and one of our schedulers will be happy to assist you!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion collapsible-section p-style\"><div class=\"item collapsible-section\">\n    <div class=\"title toggle\" data-toggle=\".content-2097668386\">\n        \n                <div class=\"collapsible-section-label\">What are blackout dates?<\/div>\n        \n        <button class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\".content-2097668386\">\n            <span class=\"sr-only\">Open Section<\/span>\n            <svg width=\"14px\" height=\"14px\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <g stroke=\"#FFFFFF\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"square\">\n                    <path d=\"M2,7 L12,7\" \/>\n                    <path class=\"vertical-plus-bar\" d=\"M7,2 L7,12\" \/>\n                <\/g>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion-content content-2097668386\" data-js-resize=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrapper\">\n\n\n\n<p>Blackout dates are dates reserved to accommodate the needs of our students, staff and faculty. During these dates, we host annual events and activities for campus and have reserved all of our facilities for their use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>University Holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On dates designated as university holidays, neither staff nor faculty will be on campus. As such, no event, function or activity will be scheduled, with the exception of religious services or university-sanctioned athletic contests. Below are Indiana Tech&#8217;s university holidays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New Year\u2019s Day (as well as the day after depending on the day it falls)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Martin Luther King Jr. Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memorial Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juneteenth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independence Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labor Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thanksgiving (including the Wednesday before and Friday after)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Christmas (as well as the day before or day after depending on the day it falls)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Year\u2019s Eve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>University Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University designates full priority to these events during the year and restricts all other events or functions from occurring during these events due to size, scope and logistical complexity. These are the university&#8217;s annual events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Welcome Week\/Student Move In<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Student Orientation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ph.D. Immersion Weekends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homecoming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commencement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item collapsible-section\">\n    <div class=\"title toggle\" data-toggle=\".content-1122770077\">\n        \n                <div class=\"collapsible-section-label\">How much does it cost to rent a space at Indiana Tech?<\/div>\n        \n        <button class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\".content-1122770077\">\n            <span class=\"sr-only\">Open Section<\/span>\n            <svg width=\"14px\" height=\"14px\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <g stroke=\"#FFFFFF\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"square\">\n                    <path d=\"M2,7 L12,7\" \/>\n                    <path class=\"vertical-plus-bar\" d=\"M7,2 L7,12\" \/>\n                <\/g>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion-content content-1122770077\" data-js-resize=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrapper\">\n\n\n\n<p>Each space is charged at an hourly rate and with the guest&#8217;s needs and capabilities in mind. Please contact us at conferenceservices@indianatech.edu or 260.344.5543 for a personalize quote.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item collapsible-section\">\n    <div class=\"title toggle\" data-toggle=\".content-532842970\">\n        \n                <div class=\"collapsible-section-label\">Do you offer discount rental to not-for-profit organizations?<\/div>\n        \n        <button class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\".content-532842970\">\n            <span class=\"sr-only\">Open Section<\/span>\n            <svg width=\"14px\" height=\"14px\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <g stroke=\"#FFFFFF\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"square\">\n                    <path d=\"M2,7 L12,7\" \/>\n                    <path class=\"vertical-plus-bar\" d=\"M7,2 L7,12\" \/>\n                <\/g>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion-content content-532842970\" data-js-resize=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrapper\">\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, we do offer a 50% discount when provided with proper documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item collapsible-section\">\n    <div class=\"title toggle\" data-toggle=\".content-1884783280\">\n        \n                <div class=\"collapsible-section-label\">Do you require a deposit?<\/div>\n        \n        <button class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\".content-1884783280\">\n            <span class=\"sr-only\">Open Section<\/span>\n            <svg width=\"14px\" height=\"14px\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <g stroke=\"#FFFFFF\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"square\">\n                    <path d=\"M2,7 L12,7\" \/>\n                    <path class=\"vertical-plus-bar\" d=\"M7,2 L7,12\" \/>\n                <\/g>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion-content content-1884783280\" data-js-resize=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrapper\">\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there is a non-refundable deposit of $50 to secure your reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item collapsible-section\">\n    <div class=\"title toggle\" data-toggle=\".content-1873130729\">\n        \n                <div class=\"collapsible-section-label\">Is alcohol permitted at campus events?<\/div>\n        \n        <button class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\".content-1873130729\">\n            <span class=\"sr-only\">Open Section<\/span>\n            <svg width=\"14px\" height=\"14px\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <g stroke=\"#FFFFFF\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"square\">\n                    <path d=\"M2,7 L12,7\" \/>\n                    <path class=\"vertical-plus-bar\" d=\"M7,2 L7,12\" \/>\n                <\/g>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion-content content-1873130729\" data-js-resize=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrapper\">\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you are permitted to have alcohol served at your event. However, you are required to use one of our preferred vendors. If you plan to serve alcohol at your event, you must follow all university alcohol policies, as well as all federal, state and local laws.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"item collapsible-section\">\n    <div class=\"title toggle\" data-toggle=\".content-1302246095\">\n        \n                <div class=\"collapsible-section-label\">Can I bring in our own food for our event?<\/div>\n        \n        <button class=\"toggle\" data-toggle=\".content-1302246095\">\n            <span class=\"sr-only\">Open Section<\/span>\n            <svg width=\"14px\" height=\"14px\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <g stroke=\"#FFFFFF\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"square\">\n                    <path d=\"M2,7 L12,7\" \/>\n                    <path class=\"vertical-plus-bar\" d=\"M7,2 L7,12\" \/>\n                <\/g>\n            <\/svg>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion-content content-1302246095\" data-js-resize=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrapper\">\n\n\n\n<p>No, we do require that you use our in-house catering service, Parkhurst Dining with the only exception being the recreation center where carry-in is allowed. For more information regarding catering please use the Contact Us page and submit a contact form. If you have questions about this policy, please contact us to discuss. Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/indianatechcatering.catertrax.com\/\">Parkhurst Dining Menu<\/a> for catering details.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below are some questions our office gets asked quite often. Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t see your question listed below. Email us at conferenceservices@indianatech.edu or call us at 260.344.5543, with your questions and one of our schedulers will be happy to assist you! 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