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Bowie State University

Bowie State University

Event Types Welcomed

  • Adult Social Events
  • Corporate Social Events
  • Expo/Competitions
  • Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Youth Parties
  • Youth Retreat/Camps

About

Nestled between the nation’s capital, Washington, DC and a major metropolitan city, Baltimore, MD, Bowie State University, the oldest historically black college/university in the State of Maryland and one of the oldest in the country, offers a beautiful, serene campus with fresh outdoor spaces and state of the art venues to accommodate your event needs. These spaces include (but are not limited to):

  • An all-Steinway Fine and Performing Arts Center, equipped with the latest technology for digital media arts and music production
  • LEED Gold Student Center
  • LEED Platinum certified Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing

Accommodating 20 to 1,500 guests, we have a variety of meeting and event spaces including a gymnasium, arena, football stadium, and more. Our seven residence halls, named after prominent historical figures, provide affordable comfort while you experience Bowie State University and the surrounding metropolitan areas.

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Meeting & Event Spaces

  • Max Capacity: 2500 guests
  • Largest Classroom Style: 200
  • Largest Theatre Style: 400
  • Largest Auditorium Seating: 999
  • Largest Arena Seating: 2,964
  • Largest Seated Reception: 300
  • Largest Standing Reception: 500
  • Academic Year Largest Group: no

Accommodations

  • Total Number of Overnight Guests: 898
  • Number of Overnight Rooms: 898
  • Wi-Fi in Guest Rooms: Yes
Overnight Room Attributes
  • Air-conditioned rooms available
  • WiFi

 

Harriet Tubman Hall
Building Type: Traditional three-story residence hall with double rooms and community bathrooms and showers.

Amenities: Hall amenities include a laundry facility in the basement, air conditioning units in student rooms, and a lounge for studying, programs, and socializing. The lounge, located off the lobby, also includes vending machines and cable TV.

  • 169 Beds
Towers Hall
Building Type: Six-story high rise with double rooms and community bathrooms.

Amenities: Hall amenities include laundry facilities and kitchenettes on alternating floors and a lounge for studying, programs, and socializing. The lounge, located off the lobby, also includes vending machines and cable TV.
  • 195 Beds
Dwight Oliver Holmes Hall
Building Type: Traditional three-story residence hall with double rooms, community bathrooms and showers.

Amenities: Hall amenities include a laundry facility on the first floor, air conditioning units in student rooms, and a lounge for studying, programs, and socializing. The kitchen includes a small lounge area. The lobby has cable TV and vending machines.
  • 126 Beds
Lucretia Kennard Hall
Building Type: Traditional three-story residence hall with double rooms and community bathrooms, and showers.

Amenities: Hall amenities include a laundry facility and vending machines in the basement and the lounge. The lounge is located off the lobby and is utilized for studying, programs, classes, and also has cable TV.

  • 82 Rooms
Alex Haley Residential Complex
Building Type: Six-story suite style

Amenities: Hall amenities include a laundry facility, floor lounges and kitchenettes on each floor, and a lounge. The lounge, located off the lobby, is utilized for studying, programs, classes, and also has cable TV. Other amenities include a conference room, computer lab, and the C-Store, Bowie State University's own convenience store.

  • 326 Beds

Featured Amenities

  • Accessible Facilities
  • Air Conditioning Air Conditioning
  • Bus - Shuttle, Public Bus Access Bus
  • Eco-Friendly
  • Fitness Center Fitness Center
  • In-House Catering
  • Near Public Transit
  • Outdoor Space
  • Overnight Rooms
  • Paid Parking
  • Running Trails
  • Sports Facilities
  • Taxi
  • Theater Seating
  • WiFi

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

 
14000 Jericho Park Road,
Bowie, Maryland 20715-9465

Transportation

  • BusBus
  • LyftLyft
  • TaxiTaxi
  • TrainTrain
  • UberUber

Nearby Airport

  • Baltimore Washington International - 20 minutes

Nearby International Airport

  • Baltimore Washington International - 20 minutes

Parking

  • Onsite Parking: Yes
  • Car Charging Stations: No

Nearby Cities

Washington, DC
Baltimore, MD
Annapolis, MD

Things to Know

Catering

  • Must Use In-house Catering: Yes
  • External Catering Allowed: No
  • Can Bring in Own Food: no
  • Cultural Catering Available: Yes
  • Food and Beverage Onsite: Yes

Technology

Wi-fi Access throughout campus
Teleconferencing
Videoconferencing
Computer Labs
Virtual Event Production

  • Guest Wi-Fi: Free
  • Onsite Tech Support: Yes
  • Wi-Fi in meeting space: Yes
  • Equipment Available On-Site:
    • Projector Screen
    • Laptops
    • Microphones
    • Sound System
    • Custom Lighting

Venue Policies

  • Alcohol Consumption: Yes
  • Smoking Permitted: no
  • Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No
  • Cannabis Consumption: No
  • Eco Friendly: Yes
  • ADA Accessible: Yes
  • Family Friendly: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No