Springfield College
Event Types Welcomed
About
Springfield College has the ideal spaces for events and meetings in the Springfield, Massachusetts area. We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations for their camp, conference, retreat or other special events. We are centrally located to highways and transportation: 4 miles from I90 and I91, 2 miles from Springfield’s Union Station (bus/trains), 13 miles from Bradley International Airport and 80 miles from Logan International Airport.
Our campus is situated on 114 beautifully landscaped acres on Lake Massasoit. We are pedestrian friendly with housing, dining, meeting space and recreational space all in close proximity.
What we offer:
- State of the art, award winning facilities
- Affordable accommodations
- Flexibility
- First rate food service
- Skilled and courteous staff to assist our guests with everything they need to achieve success
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Meeting & Event Spaces
Appleton Auditorium
Located in the Fuller Arts Center, Appleton Auditorium is the centers performance space, features a new computerized stage lighting system, improved stage visibility, enhanced sound system, and acoustical wall panels.
Smart Classrooms
Our smart classrooms boast broadcast sound, video capabilities and internet access. They range in size and can accommodate from 20 to 80 people.
The Harold C Smith Learning Commons
The Learning Commons is available for a variety of meetings and breakout spaces including:
The Forum:
This state-of-the-art flexible space can accommodate 60 attendees. It has audio hook-ups, video technology and a green screen for recording.
Additional classrooms and conference rooms are state-of the art
The Cooper Terrace
This scenic patio on the third floor overlooks the Springfield College baseball fields.
The Forum:
This state-of-the-art flexible space can accommodate 60 attendees. It has audio hook-ups, video technology and a green screen for recording.
Additional classrooms and conference rooms are state-of the art
The Cooper Terrace
This scenic patio on the third floor overlooks the Springfield College baseball fields.
Hickory Hall
- Centrally located on campus
- 10 classrooms ranging in capacity from 26-89
- Fully equipped with the latest in smart technology: video projector, computer system, document camera, white board and screen
Stitzer Welcome Center
The Stitzer Welcome Center contains 3 multipurpose spaces that can meet a variety of needs:
The Springfield College Museum
Union West
Presentation Room
The Springfield College Museum
Union West
Presentation Room
The Dodge Room
Located in the Flynn Campus Union this premier multi purpose space can accommodate a variety of events ranging from 30 - 250
- Beautiful views
- Flexible seating options;
- Wall dividers for up to 5 configurations
- State-of-the art technology
- House sound
- Ceiling mounted projectors and screens
Art Linkletter Natatorium
Available for training programs, swim meets and team practices, the Art Linkletter Natatorium is a six-lane, 50-meter pool, with two one-meter and two three-meter diving boards, a moveable bulkhead system and state of the art timing system. The water depth ranges from four to 12 and a half feet. The size of the facility allows for concurrent programs on a daily basis.
Food & Beverage Options
Cheney Hall
The 26,500-square-foot Cheney Dining Hall provides a state-of-the-art dining experience with sweeping views of Naismith Green. Summer camps and conferences dine buffet style at the "The Table" in Cheney Hall in an all you can eat format. You may plan your catered event three ways: using our pre-set menus, giving us an amount you would like to spend and letting us design a menu, or giving us a menu to price.
Catering options
Sweets
Apple Cinnamon Stuffed Wontons – vegetarian
Salted maple pecan bars – vegetarian & gluten free
Salted maple pecan bars – vegetarian & gluten free
Creative Catering Set-Up
Fruit and Dessert Display
Continental Breakfast Display
Continental Breakfast Display
Desserts
Chocolate Tart with Fresh Mint Icing and Decadent Raspberry Dessert Bar with Candied Topping
We call this a circle salad
Cucumber wrapped micro greens with tomato, organge and balsamic vinaigrette
Accommodations
Overnight Room Attributes
Traditional Residence Halls
Seven residence halls are available on campus to accommodate up to 600.
Townhouses
The Townhouses:
20 Tri-level units
Living Room and Kitchen on the first floor opening up to a patio and shared backyards
4 bedrooms, 1 bath on the 2nd floor
4 bedrooms, 1 bath on the 3rd floor
20 Tri-level units
Living Room and Kitchen on the first floor opening up to a patio and shared backyards
4 bedrooms, 1 bath on the 2nd floor
4 bedrooms, 1 bath on the 3rd floor
International Hall
International Hall, better known to students as “Inty,” is the tallest building on campus.
Single and double rooms
Two main lounges on the eighth floor and a garden level, each with a big-screen television and full kitchens. The garden level also has a ping pong table and pool table.
Single and double rooms
Two main lounges on the eighth floor and a garden level, each with a big-screen television and full kitchens. The garden level also has a ping pong table and pool table.
Alumni Hall
Alumni Hall was built in 1927, making it the oldest residence hall on campus. This upper-class residence hall houses 252 students in adjoining single and double rooms.
Located in the southeastern part of campus, Alumni Hall is a short walk from Cheney Hall, the College’s dining facility. More than half the occupants have a scenic view of Lake Massasoit. Carlisle Foyer, a large air conditioned multipurpose room is located the center of the 1st floor. MacLean Terrace, is behind Alumni and overlooks Lake Massasoit features a stonework fire pit, pergolas and adirondak chairs. A perfect spot for lounging and special events.
Accommodates: 252
Double rooms, single rooms, and adjoining single rooms
Located in the southeastern part of campus, Alumni Hall is a short walk from Cheney Hall, the College’s dining facility. More than half the occupants have a scenic view of Lake Massasoit. Carlisle Foyer, a large air conditioned multipurpose room is located the center of the 1st floor. MacLean Terrace, is behind Alumni and overlooks Lake Massasoit features a stonework fire pit, pergolas and adirondak chairs. A perfect spot for lounging and special events.
Accommodates: 252
Double rooms, single rooms, and adjoining single rooms
Reed Hall
Reed Hall is a traditional residence hall located on the south end of campus and is adjacent to the "Reed Green" which may be used for outdoor activities.
• Lounges on each floor
• Main lounge with a big-screen television and full kitchen
• Lounges on each floor
• Main lounge with a big-screen television and full kitchen
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Venue Location + Transportation
Address
Office of Conferences and Special Events,
263 Alden St,
Springfield, Massachusetts 01109-3797
263 Alden St,
Springfield, Massachusetts 01109-3797
Transportation
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Uber
Nearby Airport
- Bradley International-Windsor Locks CT - 30 minutes
Nearby International Airport
- Bradley International-Windsor Locks CT - 30 minutes
Parking
- Onsite Parking: Yes
Nearby Cities
Boston – 87|Hartford, CT – 26|Albany, NY – 83| New Haven, CT – 50
Things to Know
Catering
- Must Use In-house Catering: Yes
- External Catering Allowed: No
- Can Bring in Own Food: no
- Cultural Catering Available: Yes
Technology
Springfield College has an open wireless network; 1 multimedia lab, 2 computer training classrooms with presentation capability and our smart classrooms and multipurpose rooms are equipped with computer systems, internet access and video capabilities. Seating ranges from 30 to 100.
- Guest Wi-Fi: Free
- Onsite Tech Support: Yes
- Wi-Fi in meeting space: Yes
- Equipment Available On-Site:
- Projector Screen
- Laptops
- Microphones
- Sound System
Venue Policies
- Alcohol Consumption: Yes
- Smoking Permitted: no
- Cannabis Consumption: No
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