Available Facilities

Located just minutes from downtown New Haven, the state-of-the-art facilities at Southern Connecticut State University offer guests an exceptional setting, free parking, and dedicated staff, as well as all of the resources you need to plan a successful meeting, conference, or event.

Conferences, Meetings, Receptions, and Events

Grand Ballroom

The Grand Ballroom is a large multi-purpose space with divider walls and a formal lobby/registration area.

  • Seating capacity: 300 banquet style, 450 theater style, 150-200 half-ballroom
  • Square footage: 7,000
  • Technology: available
Grand Foyer

Located at the entrance of the Ballroom, the Grand Foyer features a glass exterior with spectacular views of West Rock.

  • Seating capacity: 300 banquet style, 450 theater style, 150-200 half-ballroom
  • Square footage: 7,000
  • Technology: available
Alumni Room

Located on the 3rd floor of the Adanti Student Center, the Alumni Room is a comfortable, business environment for small meetings.

  • Seating capacity: 24
  • Square footage: 832
  • Technology: available
Farnham Programming Space

The newly renovated Farnham Programming Space (FPS) offers an ideal space for a variety of events for residential and commuter students.

  • Seating capacity: 355
  • Sitting capacity: 120
  • Technology: available
Connecticut Hall Seminar Room

Located on the 2nd floor of Connecticut Hall Dining Facility, the Seminar room features versatile seating arrangements for small meetings and seminars.

  • Seating capacity: 60
  • Square footage: 1,565
  • Technology: available
Theater

The Student Center offers the full cinematic experience in our stadium-seating Theater.

  • Seating capacity: 200
  • Technology: available
Meeting Rooms

Several options for small-mid-sized meeting rooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the Adanti Student Center, all of which have technology available for your use.

Room 201

  • Seating capacity: 35
  • Square footage: 780

Room 301

  • Seating capacity: 50
  • Square footage: 780

Rooms 303 and 305

  • Seating capacity: 20
  • Square footage: 478

Rooms 306, 308, 309, 311

  • Seating capacity: 22
  • Square footage: 478

Room 326

  • Seating capacity: 32
  • Square footage: 605

     

      Academic Classrooms and Lecture Halls

      Academic classrooms may be reserved for non-university groups based on availability.

      • Seating capacity: 20-40
      • Technology: all classrooms are equipped with screen and projector
      • Internet: access available upon request

      Room C112, Engleman Hall

      • Seating capacity: 350
      • Technology: available

      Room A120, Engleman Hall 

      • Seating capacity: 250
      • Technology: available

      A large, classroom-style meeting room with dividers located in Engleman Hall

      • Seating capacity: 50-100
      • Technology: available

      Performing Arts, Concerts, and Graduations

      Lyman Main Stage

      Located on the 1st floor of the Lyman Center, the Main Stage features a beautiful thrust stage with fixed theatre style.

      • Seating capacity: 1,565 or as 600-800 set-up
      • Technology: available
      • Main Stage Lobby
      • Guest Box Office
      • Green Room
      • 2 Large Dressing Rooms
      Kendall Drama Lab

      (Very limited Availability) Located on the 1st floor of the Lyman Center is an experimental black box theatre that can be set up in a number of different theatre style seating configurations. It can also be used as an open space for rehearsals and workshops. It can accommodate up to 285 guests depending on the setup. When renting the Kendall Drama Lab the following rooms are included:

      • Seating capacity: 285
      • Kendall Drama Lab Lobby
      • Guest Box Office
      • 4- Two Person Dressing Rooms

      Located at the entrance of the Main Stage, the Lobby features an art gallery and can be used as a receptions area and rented separately from main stage to accommodate receptions.

      • Seating capacity: 200

      Athletics and Recreation

      Moore Field House Gymnasium

      Southern’s primary indoor athletic complex features a six-lane, Mondo track (200 meters) and a 94’x50’ college regulation basketball court. Moore Fieldhouse is adjacent to the Wintergreen Parking Garage on Wintergreen Avenue.

      • Seating capacity: 2,200 permanent seats
      • Square footage: 70,000
      • Available June 1-August 2
      Pelz Gymnasium

      Pelz has a 94’x 50’ high school regulation basketball court as well as the ability to configure two volleyball courts side-by-side or one main volleyball court.

      • Seating capacity: 350 seating bleacher seats
      • Square footage: 13,200
      • Available June 1-August 2
      Hutchinson Natatorium

      Located inside of Moore Field House, Hutchinson Natatorium has an eight-lane pool with both one- and three-meter diving boards and a Colorado timing system.

      • Size of Pool 25 yard, 8 –lane pool.
      • Seating Capacity – 350 in bleachers.
      • Available June 1- August 2nd

      Jess Dow Field is a lighted, multi-million dollar stadium facility which can accommodate football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse and track and field. The Astro Turf field is surrounded by an eight-lane, 400-meter track. 
       
      Located directly adjacent to Moore Fieldhouse as well as the Wintergreen Parking Garage. 

      • Seating Capacity: 6,000 permanent seats

      Summer Housing Accommodations

      Chase Hall

      Chase Hall is an excellent choice for overnight accommodations if a traditional dorm-style experience is desired. Overlooking a beautiful, well-maintained quad with a volleyball court, Chase Hall offers both double room and single room layouts. 
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      • Room Types: traditional dorm-style (double rooms)
      • Bath Types: communal
      • Air Conditioning: no

      Each bedroom includes:

      • closets and drawer space
      • beds with mattresses
      • two desks
      • two chairs
      • compact microwave/refrigerator unit
      Wilkinson Hall

      Wilkinson Hall is an excellent choice for overnight accommodations if a traditional dorm-style experience is desired. Overlooking a beautiful, well-maintained quad with a volleyball court, Wilkinson Hall offers both double room and single room layouts.
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      • Room Types: traditional dorm-style (double rooms)
      • Bath Types: communal
      • Air Conditioning: no

      Each bedroom includes:

      • closets and drawer space
      • beds with mattresses
      • two desks
      • two chairs
      • compact microwave/refrigerator unit
      Farnham Hall

      Farnham Hall is an excellent choice for overnight accommodations if a traditional dorm-style experience is desired. Overlooking a beautiful, well-maintained quad with a volleyball court, Farnham Hall offers both double room and single room layouts. Farnham Hall also offers the added convenience of a modern meeting space located in the basement of the hall.  
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      • Room Types: traditional dorm-style (double rooms)
      • Bath Types: communal
      • Air Conditioning: no

      Each bedroom includes:

      • closets and drawer space
      • beds with mattresses
      • two desks
      • two chairs
      • compact microwave/refrigerator unit
      Hickerson Hall

      Hickerson Hall is an excellent choice for overnight accommodations if a traditional dorm-style experience is desired. Overlooking a beautiful, well-maintained quad, Hickerson Hall offers both double room and single room layouts.
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      • Room Types: traditional dorm-style (double rooms)
      • Bath Types: communal
      • Air Conditioning: no

      Each bedroom includes:

      • closets and drawer space
      • beds with mattresses
      • two desks
      • two chairs
      • compact microwave/refrigerator unit
      Neff Hall

      Neff Hall is an excellent choice for overnight accommodations if a traditional dorm-style experience is desired. Overlooking a beautiful, well-maintained quad, Neff Hall offers both double room and single room layouts.
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      • Room Types: traditional dorm-style (double rooms)
      • Bath Types: communal
      • Air Conditioning: no

      Each bedroom includes:

      • closets and drawer space
      • beds with mattresses
      • two desks
      • two chairs
      • compact microwave/refrigerator unit
      West Campus

      Built in 2004, West Campus provides the perfect blend of traditional campus housing with a modern touch. The West Campus residence complex offers two living styles for guests to the campus: traditional double rooms or single bedrooms in suite-style housing. Guests will enjoy air-conditioned rooms, and large lobby areas on each floor.
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      • Room Types: traditional dorm- and suite-style
      • Bath Type: communal and private
      • Air Conditioning: no

      One-half of West Campus offers traditional dorm-style (double rooms), including the following amenities:

      • closets and drawer space
      • beds with mattresses
      • two desks
      • two chairs
      • compact microwave/refrigerator unit
      • bath Type – communal

      The other half of West Campus is suite-style housing with four occupancies per suite, including the following amenities:

      • four bedrooms - each including one closet, dresser, bed with mattress, desk, and chair
      • common area living room
      • two bathrooms
      • storage space
      • two compact microwave/refrigerator units
      Brownell Hall

      Brownell is a large residence hall that offers excellent accommodations for those looking for a hotel-like stay. There are two bedrooms, one living room area, and one full bathroom in each apartment.
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      • Room Type: hotel-like
      • Bath Type: private
      • Air Conditioning : yes

      Each apartment is equipped with:

      • two or three bedrooms
      • one private bathroom with multiple sinks
      • a furnished living room area
      • several common area closets
      • a walk-in pantry room

      Each bedroom is equipped with:

      • two or three beds with mattresses
      • two or three desks with chairs
      • closet space
      • three-drawer dresser
      • separately controlled heating and air conditioning units
      Schwartz Hall

      Located at the heart of the university, Schwartz Hall is just steps away from dining services and the Student Center. This residential hall is an excellent choice, if you desire apartment-style living in your accommodations.
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      • Room Type: suite/apartment-style
      • Air Conditioning: yes
      • Bath Type: private

      Each apartment contains:

      • a full kitchen
      • stove/Oven
      • sink and garbage disposal
      • full-sized refrigerator
      • dishwasher
      • individual heating and air conditioning units to allow control over temperature in each room
      • furnished living room area
      • furnished dining area
      • one or two bedrooms
      • a private bathroom
      • small walk-in storage area

      Each bedroom contains:

      • three or four beds with mattresses
      • three of four desks and chairs
      • dressers
      • closet space
      North Campus

      North Campus is an excellent choice for overnight accommodations if you seek true apartment-style living.
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      • Room Type: apartment-style
      • Air Conditioning: yes
      • Bath Type: private

      Each apartment contains:

      • a full kitchen
      • stove/Oven
      • sink and garbage disposal
      • full-sized refrigerator
      • dishwasher
      • individual heating and air conditioning units to allow control over temperature in each room
      • furnished living room area
      • furnished dining area
      • two bedrooms
      • small walk-in storage area

      Each bedroom contains:

      • two beds with mattresses
      • two desks and chairs
      • dressers
      • closet space
      • a full private bathroom