About
Inside The Venue
Directions and Parking
Events and Booking

About

Designed by O'Neil Ford, the Chapman Center provides cross-disciplinary collaboration bridges for undergraduate and graduate work in the humanities, social sciences, theory, and applied technology. 

Dedicated in 1964, the Chapman Graduate Center was the first major building completed as part of Trinity’s Centennial Program.

Fast Facts
  • One of twenty-six buildings part of Trinity's National Historic District
  • Serves more than 33% of Trinity faculty, more than 60% of students, and 3 of Trinity’s 6 graduate programs
Hand holding a black and white photo of the Chapman building in front of the Chapman building.
Hours of operation

Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Inside the Venue

Chapman Center, one of our upper-campus academic buildings, is an ideal venue for facilitating a program within one central location.

Features:

  • 13 smart classrooms
  • Theater-style auditorium for 182 people
  • Banquet-style hall for up to 150 people

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Chapman fountain

Chapman Fountain

The fountain is a refreshing oasis and point of entry to the Chapman Center and also serves as an additional space for outdoor learning. 

Chapman Auditorium during a lecture

Chapman Auditorium

Chapman houses a 182-seat auditorium, perfect for lectures, seminars, and large workshops. 

Inside lobby of the Chapman Center

Chapman Center Lobby

The Chapman Center lobby is used for sign-in tables, receptions, and other related activities from events held in the Auditorium.

Great hall tables full of guests during a hosted dinner.

Great Hall

The Great Hall is one of the most historically significant interior spaces on campus, and serves as a collaborative space for students, visitors, and events.

Interior of the Gold Room

Gold Room

The Gold Room is a faculty lounge used primarily for departmental receptions and small meetings or conference gatherings.

Dinner table full of supper club guests.

University Club

A membership club where faculty and staff may gather for breakfast, lunch, a break, or a snack during the day.

 

Directions and Parking

Address: East Rosewood Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78212

  Campus map

Directions to the Chapman Center

From the North on Hwy 281 (airport)
  • Proceed to Interstate 281 South.
  • Travel south on Hwy 281 for approximately 4 miles.
  • Exit at Hildebrand Avenue and turn right at the light off the highway.
  • Turn left onto Shook Ave.
  • Turn left onto E Rosewood Ave.
From the South on Hwy 281 (downtown/Riverwalk and Corpus Christi)
  • Travel north on Interstate 281 North/37 North.
  • Exit at Hildebrand Avenue and turn left at the light off the highway.
  • Turn left onto Shook Ave.
  • Turn left onto E Rosewood Ave.
From the North on I-35 (Austin)
  • Travel north on Interstate 281 North/37 North.
  • Exit at Hildebrand Avenue and turn left at the light off the highway.
  • Turn left onto Shook Ave.
  • Turn left onto E Rosewood Ave.
From the East on I-10 (Houston)
  • Travel west on Interstate 10 and exit Interstate 281 North/37 North.
  • On Hwy 281 North, exit at Hildebrand Avenue and turn left at the light off the highway.
  • Turn right onto Shook Ave.
  • Turn left onto E Rosewood Ave.
From the West on I-10 (El Paso)
  • Travel east on Interstate 10.
  • Exit at Hildebrand Avenue (Exit 566B).
  • Turn left on Hildebrand and travel approximately two miles.
  • Turn left onto Shook Ave.
  • Turn left onto E Rosewood Ave.

Events and Booking Information


Upcoming Events

 

Booking Information

Tiger Faculty and Staff

Host an Event

Planning a large event or activity? Contact Conferences and Special Programs for more information about event planning on Trinity’s campus.

Reserve a Space or Place

Make individual space or room reservations through T-Space at tspace.trinity.edu. You’ll need your Trinity network username and password, and an idea about the date, time, location, and size of your event.

Students: Reach out to a faculty or staff sponsor for more information on event planning and space reservations.

Community Members

Host an Event

Want to use a facility or space on Trinity’s campus for your next large event or activity? Contact Conferences and Special Programs for more information.

Reserve a Space or Place

Rooms, halls, and outdoor spaces can be reserved for events such as guest lectures, meetings, or other smaller activities. Contact Conferences and Special Programs for more information.