About Marsh Hall
Located on Central Campus, Marsh Hall houses 525 students across five floors. Each floor offers multiple lounge/study areas, and community and gender-inclusive bathrooms.
On the ground level, Vikings can find an information desk, fitness room, flat screen TVs, video game consoles, a Bluetooth speaker bar, pool tables, vending machines, a laundry room, and a mailroom.
Living in Marsh has its perks– residents are a just few short steps from a dining hall, Starbucks, 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.
See additional photos and 360-degree images of Marsh Hall in our virtual tour.
What to Know About Living in Marsh Hall
If you are interested in learning more about building set up and room styles, please review a sample of the Marsh Hall Floor Plans.
Marsh Hall is staffed by a full-time resident director, graduate resident director and 15 resident assistants. A 24-hour security/information desk is located at the entrance to the hall.
Marsh Hall received LEED Gold certification for its energy efficiency and other sustainability features. A highlight is the lower green roof hosting seven varieties of drought-resistant sedum and grasses. The vegetation reduces storm water run-off and helps moderate building temperature. There a 102 KW solar array on the upper roof.
Contact and Mailing Information
Building Address
When addressing mail to this building, please use the following layout:
Student Name
Marsh Hall/Student Box #
1 Loring Avenue
Salem State University
Salem, MA 01970