Salem State University
352 Lafayette St
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Event Types Welcomed
Expo/Competitions | Family Reunion | Leisure travel | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat | Youth Retreat/CampMaximum
Meeting:1200
Meeting:1200
Meeting
Rooms:30
Rooms:30
Maximum
Overnight:1000
Overnight:1000
North Campus
North to Central campus aerial shot
Viking Hall entry lobby
Viking Hall glass floor lounge
The Quad party set-up
Viking Hall floor lounge
Field between Atlantic Hall and Marsh Hall
Viking Hall floor kitchen
Viking Hall resident room
Gassett Fitness center at night
Gassett Fitness interior
Atlantic Hall unit kitchen
Marsh Hall dining room
Marsh Hall deck
Catering
Atlantic Hall pool tables
Residence Hall bunk beds
Residence Hall exterior w/umbrellas
Seminar Room
O'Keefe Center
O'Keefe Center banquet set-up
Historic Downtown Salem
About
About Salem State University
Salem State University is located approximately 14 miles north of Boston, less than a mile from historic downtown Salem and a mile from the beautiful waterfront. The location and amenities make it ideal for summer conferences and events near Boston.
Campus offers a variety of overnight accommodations in various arrangements (apartment, suite or traditional halls) and unique facilities, including large outdoor spaces, recreational fields, classrooms, auditoriums and much more.
Group organizers and their guests can enjoy accommodations with Wi-Fi, meeting spaces that range from small conference rooms to auditorium seating for over 1,000, a state-of-the-art recital hall, on-site parking options, private catering, and dining hall packages customized to fit unique needs.
Whether your interest is to stay close to campus or explore the Salem or Boston areas, Salem State University is a flexible venue perfectly situated for your next Boston area event.
Contact us today to host your next summer event at Salem State University.
Campus offers a variety of overnight accommodations in various arrangements (apartment, suite or traditional halls) and unique facilities, including large outdoor spaces, recreational fields, classrooms, auditoriums and much more.
Group organizers and their guests can enjoy accommodations with Wi-Fi, meeting spaces that range from small conference rooms to auditorium seating for over 1,000, a state-of-the-art recital hall, on-site parking options, private catering, and dining hall packages customized to fit unique needs.
Whether your interest is to stay close to campus or explore the Salem or Boston areas, Salem State University is a flexible venue perfectly situated for your next Boston area event.
Contact us today to host your next summer event at Salem State University.
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Boston - 15
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Boston Logan International Airport - 25 minutes
Taxi | Bus | Train | Lyft | Uber
Onsite: Yes Fee
CATERING
At Salem State University, our Boston Area Event Specialists will coordinate catered meals, cafeteria-style meals, or any other meal option you prefer.Must Use In-House Catering
Cultural Catering
AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
1200 Attendees
30 Spaces
:
Theatre Style 450 | Classroom Style 30 | Standing Reception 250 | Seated Reception 200
TECHNOLOGY
Our Boston Area Event Center offers interactive video conferencing, satellite teleconferencing, PowerPoint / smart classrooms and internet connectivity in meeting rooms upon request. Internet connections in each guest room are included in room fees.Yes
Free
Yes
RENTAL POLICIES
Cannabis Industry-FriendlyCannabis Consumption
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
1000 Overnight Guests
Suite/Apt Style | Traditional
Yes
Free
Cost:
Semi-Private | Communal
Accommodations
Accommodations
1000
Total Number of
Overnight Guests
Overnight Guests
Accommodation Types
| Suite/Apartment Style | 350 beds | image
Viking Hall is the newest of the residence halls on Central Campus, is fully air-conditioned and has suites which can be set up in double or single rooms. Each suite consists of student bedrooms, closets, an entryway space, and an in-unit bathroom.
The four floors, each with common lounge areas (both television and study) and a small common kitchen are split into two wings with a glassed in walkway between them. Viking also houses a Starbucks, vending machines, a laundry area and meeting spaces on the ground floor.
This accommodation has A/C
Viking Hall is the newest of the residence halls on Central Campus, is fully air-conditioned and has suites which can be set up in double or single rooms. Each suite consists of student bedrooms, closets, an entryway space, and an in-unit bathroom.
The four floors, each with common lounge areas (both television and study) and a small common kitchen are split into two wings with a glassed in walkway between them. Viking also houses a Starbucks, vending machines, a laundry area and meeting spaces on the ground floor.
This accommodation has A/C | Suite/Apartment Style | 450 beds | image
Atlantic Hall is one of Salem State’s most vibrant living areas on Central Campus, overlooking the Marsh Quad, Salem Bike Path, and the salt marsh. Located on Central Campus, this modern residence hall accommodates up to 450 guests within 77 six-person apartments. Each fully-furnished apartment includes two double rooms, two single rooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and is air-conditioned.
Atlantic offers small lounges throughout the building, and a spacious community space on the ground floor complete with a fitness room, laundry area, pool tables, in addition to a television and lounge area.
This accommodation has A/C
Atlantic Hall is one of Salem State’s most vibrant living areas on Central Campus, overlooking the Marsh Quad, Salem Bike Path, and the salt marsh. Located on Central Campus, this modern residence hall accommodates up to 450 guests within 77 six-person apartments. Each fully-furnished apartment includes two double rooms, two single rooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and is air-conditioned.
Atlantic offers small lounges throughout the building, and a spacious community space on the ground floor complete with a fitness room, laundry area, pool tables, in addition to a television and lounge area.
This accommodation has A/C | Residence Halls | 525 beds | image
Located on Central Campus, Marsh Hall accommodates up to 525 guests in double and triple dormitory style rooms across five floors. Each floor offers multiple lounge/study areas, kitchenettes, and community bathrooms.
On the ground level, guests can find an information desk, fitness room, flatscreen TVs, video game consoles, a Bluetooth speaker bar, pool tables, vending machines, a laundry room and a mail room. Marsh also houses a dining hall and convenience store with a separate entrance from the residence hall.
This accommodation has A/C
Located on Central Campus, Marsh Hall accommodates up to 525 guests in double and triple dormitory style rooms across five floors. Each floor offers multiple lounge/study areas, kitchenettes, and community bathrooms.
On the ground level, guests can find an information desk, fitness room, flatscreen TVs, video game consoles, a Bluetooth speaker bar, pool tables, vending machines, a laundry room and a mail room. Marsh also houses a dining hall and convenience store with a separate entrance from the residence hall.
This accommodation has A/C | Residence Halls | 340 beds | image
Located on North Campus, Bowditch Hall is one of two traditional residence halls and houses up to 340 guests in double, triple and quad style rooms across six floors with a community area on each floor. Each floor is designated as either single-gender or co-ed.
This newly renovated hall comes equipped with an information desk, vending machines, a pool table, a foosball table, a flatscreen TV, Bluetooth speaker bar, laundry room, mail room, and a kitchen area.
Located on North Campus, Bowditch Hall is one of two traditional residence halls and houses up to 340 guests in double, triple and quad style rooms across six floors with a community area on each floor. Each floor is designated as either single-gender or co-ed.
This newly renovated hall comes equipped with an information desk, vending machines, a pool table, a foosball table, a flatscreen TV, Bluetooth speaker bar, laundry room, mail room, and a kitchen area.
| Residence Halls | 350 beds | image
Peabody Hall is the second traditional residence hall on North Campus and accommodates up to 350 guests. The hall consists of seven floors, each complete with a community area, and offers double, triple and quad style rooms. Each floor is designated as either single-gender or co-ed.
On the ground floor, Vikings have access to an information desk, vending machines, a pool table, a foosball table, a flatscreen TV, Bluetooth speaker bar, laundry room, mail room, and kitchen area.
Peabody Hall is the second traditional residence hall on North Campus and accommodates up to 350 guests. The hall consists of seven floors, each complete with a community area, and offers double, triple and quad style rooms. Each floor is designated as either single-gender or co-ed.
On the ground floor, Vikings have access to an information desk, vending machines, a pool table, a foosball table, a flatscreen TV, Bluetooth speaker bar, laundry room, mail room, and kitchen area.
Amenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
Event Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
1200
Overall
30
Classroom
Style
Style
250
Standing
Reception
Reception
200
Seated
Catered Event
Catered Event
Meeting + Event Spaces
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Large function room suitable for dances, concerts, speakers, dinners, workshops, etc. This room can be divided in half upon request. Built-in sound system, LCD projector and screen,. Portable staging is available.
Large function room suitable for dances, concerts, speakers, dinners, workshops, etc. This room can be divided in half upon request. Built-in sound system, LCD projector and screen,. Portable staging is available.
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One of our newer multipurpose rooms, Viking 123 can be set up any way you need. AV equipment is built in.
One of our newer multipurpose rooms, Viking 123 can be set up any way you need. AV equipment is built in.
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Located on the 2nd floor of Marsh Commons, the Petrowski Room is our newest multipurpose space that can be arranged any way you may need. Suitable for luncheons, small dinners, speakers, receptions, and informal gatherings. Built-in computer, LCD projector and screen. Carpeted and air-conditioned.
Located on the 2nd floor of Marsh Commons, the Petrowski Room is our newest multipurpose space that can be arranged any way you may need. Suitable for luncheons, small dinners, speakers, receptions, and informal gatherings. Built-in computer, LCD projector and screen. Carpeted and air-conditioned.
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Medium-sized room suitable for luncheons, small dinners, speakers, receptions, and informal gatherings. Located in Ellison Campus Center
Medium-sized room suitable for luncheons, small dinners, speakers, receptions, and informal gatherings. Located in Ellison Campus Center
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Small conference room.
Small conference room.
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Medium-sized function room suitable for luncheons, small dinners, speakers, receptions and informal gatherings. Built-in computer, LCD projector and screen. Carpeted and air-conditioned. Located on the 2nd floor of the Ellison Campus Center.
Medium-sized function room suitable for luncheons, small dinners, speakers, receptions and informal gatherings. Built-in computer, LCD projector and screen. Carpeted and air-conditioned. Located on the 2nd floor of the Ellison Campus Center.
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Medium-sized room suitable for luncheons, small dinners, speakers, receptions, and informal gatherings. Built-in sound system, screen and carpeted. Located in Ellison Campus Center.
Medium-sized room suitable for luncheons, small dinners, speakers, receptions, and informal gatherings. Built-in sound system, screen and carpeted. Located in Ellison Campus Center.
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Outdoor courtyard space for medium-sized gatherings, weather permitting. Directly in front of the Ellison Campus Center.
Outdoor courtyard space for medium-sized gatherings, weather permitting. Directly in front of the Ellison Campus Center.
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Conference room with flexibility to set up as needed.
Conference room with flexibility to set up as needed.
Food + Beverage
Food + Beverage
Availability
Catering
At Salem State University, our Boston Area Event Specialists will coordinate catered meals, cafeteria-style meals, or any other meal option you prefer.Dining Options
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Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
Boston Logan International Airport - 25 minutesNearby Cities
Boston - 15Transportation + Parking
Nearby Attractions
Testimonials
Testimonials
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