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DEE J. KELLY ALUMNI & VISITORS CENTER

Dedicated in 1996, the Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center honors the late Dee J. Kelly ’50, a prominent Fort Worth attorney and TCU Emeritus Trustee. Made possible through the generosity of the Burnett Foundation and the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, the Kelly Center serves as the home of the TCU Alumni Association. It hosts more than 1,000 TCU and alumni events each year.

Opened in 1996, the Kelly Center honors Dee J. Kelly ’50 and hosts 1,000+ TCU and alumni events each year. It also serves as home to the TCU Alumni Association.

📍 Address: Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center, 2820 Stadium Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76109 | Map

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Facility Policies and Procedures Full guidelines for use, setup, and reservations

For comprehensive details about reservations, usage, setup guidelines, policies, fees, and more, refer to the Kelly Center’s official Facility Policies and Procedures Manual.

📄 View or download the 2026–2027 Facility Policies and Procedures Manual (PDF). (effective June 1, 2026)

Room Reservation Process Step-by-step instructions

Before you begin: Have your event date, time, attendance estimate, room setup needs, and service requirements ready.

Note: Mazévo automatically includes setup and teardown time. Enter only the actual event start and end times.

Need help? Contact the Kelly Center team at kellycenter@tcu.edu or 817–257–7755.

Frequently Asked Questions Reservations, policies, and fees

Have questions? Explore key details on reservations, policies, and event planning.

🕒 Hours & Access
Operating Hours:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed on University holidays.

After-Hours Events:

Facility reservations may be available Monday–Friday from 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. and on weekends. Additional staffing charges apply based on event time and scope.

📆 Reservations & Cancellations
Advance Notice:

Reservations must be made at least for 5 business days in advance. For urgent requests, call 817–257–7778.

Cancellations:

All cancellations must be submitted via email or Mazévo at least 5 business days before the scheduled event. Cancellations made fewer than 5 business days before the event, as well as all no-shows, will incur a cancellation fee (see Section 4.24).

Reservation Changes:

Spaces may be reassigned for optimal use. You will be contacted in advance if this happens.

🍽️ Food, Drinks & Alcohol
Catering:

Events are welcome to utilize Sodexo, the university's food-service provider, but external catering is permitted in the Kelly Center. External caterers must be TCU approved vendors.

Catering Access:

For Cox Banquet Hall Rooms, use the northwest door. For other event spaces, use the porte-cochère. Prep area availability varies by room.

Alcohol Service:

Events wishing to serve alcohol must coordinate arrangements through Sodexo, the university caterer. Event hosts must submit the Request to Serve Alcohol Form and the TCU Police Special Events Form at least two weeks before the event.

Boardroom Policy:

Food is not allowed in the Justin Boardroom. Please reserve a separate space for meals.

Linens:

Not provided. Coordinate with your caterer or a rental vendor.

🪄 Event Setup & Equipment
Decorating Guidelines:

No tape, tacks, glitter, or adhesives. Candles must be enclosed. Use only non-flammable centerpieces.

A/V Setup:

Use 16:9 format for PowerPoint presentations.

Bring your own HDMI or VGA adapters for laptops.

USB-C adapters and presenter remotes may be available at the front desk.

📋 Forms & Notifications
Security Planning:

Submit an Event Notification Form to TCU Police for events requiring security coordination.

🚗 Parking
Visitors:

Park in Lot 6 or the Frog Alley Parking Garage.

Faculty/Staff:

Use your regular assigned campus parking areas.

📋 Event Fees & Costs

Need a full breakdown? Download the full 2026-2027 Reservation Rates & Policies Overview (PDF).

Room Rental

Free for internal TCU events without admission fees. Hourly charges apply for external or fee-based events. Lawn rentals billed at a flat rate.

Cleaning

Cleaning fees are assigned based on number of attendees, food service, and/or weekend scheduling. TCU Facilities assumes the cost for cleaning for student, academic events only. For all other events, the event host or organization will incur the cost for cleaning. See the full rate guide of details in the Kelly Center Reservation Rate Overview document linked above, or in Section 4.19 of the Policies & Procedures.

Staffing

Weekdays after 5 PM: $30/hr

Weekends: $50/hr

Early morning (6–8 AM): $30 per half-hour

Before 6 AM or after 10 PM: $75/hr

AV Assistance

$50/hr (if requested and approved)

Stage

$75 per section (two 6' × 8' sections available; includes stairs and skirt)

Printing

$0.25 B/W • $0.50 Color (8.5"x11")

Piano Usage

$75 flat rate (moving/tuning extra)

💡 Policy Notes
Room Capacities and Layout PDFs View/download schematics

📐 Explore the room capacities and setup options for all reservable spaces at the Kelly Center. These diagrams will help you choose the most suitable arrangement for your event.

Building Overview
Conference Rooms
Cox Banquet Hall

📄 View or download the full Kelly Center Room Guide and Capacity Packet (PDF).

Need More Assistance? View contact information

For questions about reserving a room, please see the instructions above.

If you still need help, please contact the Kelly Center team: kellycenter@tcu.edu | 817-257-7755

For questions about alumni events or the alumni website, reach out to your Chapter or Club coordinator, or submit the Help Form.

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