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 and welcomes alumni and visitors to campus.
Opened in 1996, the Kelly Center honors Dee J. Kelly ’50 and serves as the home of the TCU Alumni Association. It hosts 1,000+ TCU and alumni events each year and welcomes alumni and visitors to campus.
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Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center, 2820 Stadium Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76109 | Map
Planning an Event at the Kelly Center?
We've gathered the information you'll need to get started, from reserving a room to preparing for your event.
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.
Event Planning InformationReservations, policies, fees, and more
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 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.
Boardroom Policy:
Food is not allowed in the Justin Boardroom. Please reserve a separate space for meals.
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.
Table Dimensions:
5.5’ Rolling Conference Table
8’ Rectangular Table
60” Rounds
Linens:
Not provided. Coordinate with your caterer or a rental vendor.
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 for 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)
Room Capacities and Layout PDFs View/download schematics
Explore room capacities and setup options for all reservable spaces at the Kelly Center. These diagrams can help you choose the best arrangement for your event.
View or download the full Kelly Center Room Guide and Capacity Packet (PDF).