Salem State University

Atlantic Hall is one of Salem State’s most vibrant living areas, overlooking the Marsh Quad, Salem Bike Path, and the salt marsh. Located on Central Campus, this modern residence hall houses a mix 450 sophomores, juniors, and seniors 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. Kitchens come complete with a full-size stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher.

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.

Just steps from Atlantic, Vikings can find the Marsh residence and dining hall, a convenience store, Viking Hall, Starbucks, the Bertolon School of Business, a Viking Shuttle stop, the bookstore, the baseball field, and tennis courts.

Bates Complex, located on South Campus, houses 360 juniors and seniors in 60 six-person apartments and provides students with a more independent living area.

There are two types of apartments: "flats" which are single-level apartments and "townhouses" which are two-level apartments. Each flat has three double rooms. Most townhouses are also set up with three double rooms. However, a small number have two double rooms and two single rooms. Every apartment includes two bathrooms, a kitchen with a full-size stove and refrigerator, and a living area.

Within the complex, the Bates Commons Building houses an information desk, mailroom, laundry area, tv, and a recreation lounge with a pool table. The complex is smoke-free and divided into a substance-free area (for students under 21) and a non-traditional housing area for students over the age of 21.

The complex is divided into 15 entryways, with four apartments in each entryway. Only the residents of each entryway have key access to their entry.

Located on North Campus, Bowditch Hall is one of two First Year Experience residence halls and houses 340 first-year students 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 (with rooms assigned by biological sex).

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.

Living on campus has its perks, Bowditch is steps away from Peabody Hall, classroom buildings, the North Campus Dining Commons, the library, Dunkin’ Donuts, a Viking Shuttle stop, and the Gassett Fitness Center.

Bowditch residents are committed to creating a comfortable and safe community for themselves and their peers by offering a variety of social, cultural and educational programming opportunities.

Located on Central Campus, Marsh Hall houses 525 first-years, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in double and triple style rooms across five floors. Each floor offers multiple lounge/study areas, kitchenettes, and community and private bathrooms.

On the ground level, Vikings 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.

Living in Marsh has its perks– residents are a just few short steps from Starbucks, the iconic Salem Diner, Bertolon School of Business, a Viking Shuttle stop, Atlantic Hall, Viking Hall, and the Marsh Quad– the perfect spot for studying with friends, playing sports or simply hanging out. Marsh also neighbors the Salem Bike Path and the salt marsh.

Peabody Hall is one of two First Year Experience residence halls and houses 350 first-year students. The hall is made up 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 (with rooms assigned by biological sex).

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.

Living on campus has its perks, Peabody Hall is located just steps from its sister building Bowditch Hall, the library, academic buildings, a dining hall and Dunkin’ Donuts.

Peabody Hall residents take pride in creating a safe space for all residents and a fun, supportive living environment.

Viking Hall is the newest of the residence halls at Salem State. Viking houses 350 sophomores and juniors in double and single rooms set up in suites. Each suite consists of student bedrooms, an entryway space, and a bathroom. There are four floors, each with common lounge areas for students to study and meet. Viking Hall also houses a Starbucks and meeting spaces on the ground floor, with a separate entrance from the residence hall.

Viking offers small lounges (both television and study lounges) throughout the building and a large community space, including mailboxes, vending machines, a laundry area, and a television and lounge area. Also on the ground floor is a cafe, meeting room, and staff offices. Viking Hall is substance-free and fully air-conditioned.