Conference & Facility Rental

Coordinated by the Office of Conference Services, several Whittier College facilities and outdoor sites are available for short-term rental, for purposes of filming and photography, conferences or meetings, and other special events. The seamless mixture of architectural styles, wide vistas, and hillside views—combined with the year-round fair weather and proximity to major metropolitan destinations in Los Angeles and Orange Counties— make Whittier College an ideal venue.

CAMPUS VENUES

The Whittier College campus comprises 28 academic and administrative facilities and seven residence halls. Located 18 miles southeast of Los Angeles, Whittier offers small-town charm along with many of the amenities of a metropolitan community. The spectrum of meeting room and event venue options at Whittier College is a wide one. Available facilities include anything from infomal residence hall lounges, to standard or smart-media classrooms, to mid-sized lecture halls, to the state-of-the-art, 400-seat Robinson Theatre and "black box," 75-seat Studio Theatre, both housed in the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts. Memorial Chapel is frequently used for musical concerts, lectures, and, of course, as a favorite site for wedding ceremonies (available for alumni only). The athletic facilities and sports fields may also be available for rental on a limited basis. The College's new Campus Center, expected to complete construction in fall of 2008, will provide a number of additional venue options, including an outdoor amphitheatre, dining facilities, and meeting spaces.

FILMING & PHOTOGRAPHY

The campus grounds and buildings have served as a backdrop for a number of major and independently produced films and television shows. Location scouts or production coordinators are encouraged to contact the Office of Conference Services as early as possible in the production timeline, in order to ensure required proof of liability insurance and other contractual stipulations are appropriately met on time. Fees for campus filming will be addressed on a case-by-case basis; daily fees begin at $4,000 and may increase depending on facilities utilized.

Whittier College alumni who wish to take formal photographs or portraits (engagement, graduation, wedding, family, etc.) on the campus must contact the Office of Conference Services prior to the desired date, so that campus security and other staff may be properly alerted. A minimal fee may be charged for photography, as well as for insurance.

For a general idea of the "look and feel" of Whittier College's grounds and buildings, please feel free to take our virtual campus tour by clicking here.

contact

Office of Conference Services
George McKernan, Director
Office: Mendenhall, Lower Level
Tel: 562.907.4226
Fax: 562.907.4940
E-mail: gmckernan@whittier.edu