Slippery Rock University
107 Central Loop Suite 102
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057
2000Largest Group
60Meeting Rooms
2000Overnight Guests
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Nestled on 610 arces bet between Routes I-80 and I-79, Slippery Rock University is an easily accessible to the metropolitatn cities of Pittsburgh, Erie or Cleveland. Amongst the rolling hills of Western PA, sits residential suites, numerous academic and athletic facilities and three dining hall options all with the ability to accommodate groups from as quant as 20 to more board of 2,000. The staff at Slippery Rock University daily strives to provide a safe, all-inclusive and scenic memory for your next conference, reunions, or summer camp!
Check out the videos below!
The first video provides a beautiful ariel view of the SRU campus showcasing the many facilities that make the Rock a solid foundation to build your next event on! (4:11 minutes)
The second video is a student led tour with some history and an in-depth look at each facility on the campus! (14:33 minutes)
Check out the videos below!
The first video provides a beautiful ariel view of the SRU campus showcasing the many facilities that make the Rock a solid foundation to build your next event on! (4:11 minutes)
The second video is a student led tour with some history and an in-depth look at each facility on the campus! (14:33 minutes)
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Slippery Rock University-Aerial View:
Slippery Rock University-Virtual Tour:
Nearby Cities & Number of Miles:
Youngstown, OH – 43 miles
Pittsburgh, PA – 50 miles
Indiana, PA – 63 miles
Erie, PA – 80 miles
Wheeling, WV - 103 miles
Cleveland, OH – 112 miles
Morgantown, WV – 119 miles
Nearest Airport/ Number of Minutes:
Pittsburgh International Airport / 60
Parking Onsite:
Yes
Parking:
Free
Parking Rate:
0
Availability:
YEAR-ROUND:
State-of-the-art technology equip conference rooms and meeting spaces are available in the Smith Student Center which is also home to Starbucks, the Slippery Rock University bookstore, and two dining centers, including Quaker Steak and Lube. The Student Center is also home to our largest ballroom space, movie theater, and 7 conference rooms ready with attentive technology and set-up staff to assist with all your conference needs.
Additional meeting spaces are located in the Weisenfluh Dining Hall for a more intimate meeting sessions for groups of 100 or less people.
SEASONAL:
When summer is in full bloom at SRU, the outdoor athletic fields and indoor facilities become home to over 3,000 youth and adult campers. Outside of the academic school sessions, the on-campus air-conditioned residential suites house sports, academic, youth retreats, and adult conferences during the months of May - August. A wide variety of academic and athletic facilities are able to accommodate multiple groups simultaneously on-campus while Conference Services staff provides detailed service to each and every group.
Full service catering and dining options, wide variety meeting spaces, and attentive staff are offered to both year-round and seasonal groups.
Room Type(s):
Residence Halls- suite style accommodations (double, single, quad occupancy)
Bath Type(s):
Private (1 bathroom per 2 beds)
ADA Accessible:
Yes
Largest Group:
2000
Number of Meeting & Event Rooms:
60
Largest Classroom Style:
750
Largest Theatre Style:
300
Number of Overnight Guests:
2000
Overnight Room Rate Per Person:
$50+
Largest Standing Reception:
600
Largest Seated Reception:
450
Rooftop Space Available:
No
Rooftop Capacity:
0
Technology:
State-of-the-art technology in our “smart” classrooms with trained student staff ready to assist, will help events run smoothly. Projectors and screens, microphones and podiums, document viewers, CD/DVD players, and laptop accommodations are all customary when reserving meeting spaces at SRU.
Onsite Wireless Internet:
Free
Wi-Fi In Meeting Space:
Yes
Wi-Fi In Meeting Space Cost:
0
Wi-Fi In Guest Rooms:
Yes
Wi-Fi In Guest Rooms Cost:
0
Onsite A/V Staff:
Yes
Food & Beverage:
Choose from a delightful assortment of catering packages that range from refreshing meeting snacks and beverages to amazing four-course formal dinners, or create your own culinary event to culminate a successful meeting. Our food service partner is dedicated to providing the highest quality; using only the finest ingredients, including local and organic meats and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Slippery Rock University offers dining options such as Boozel Dining Hall, Weisenfluh Dining Hall, Starbucks, Rocky's Grille, and Quaker Steak and Lube. Please visit the following website http://sru.avifoodweb.com/ for more information!
Must Use In-house Catering:
Yes
Cultural Catering Available:
No
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Can Bring Own Alcohol:
Yes
Cannabis Industry Friendly:
No
Cannabis consumption permitted (outside):
No
Facility Day Rate:
$20 per person + meals (Day Camps)
Hourly Rental Rate:
$15-$100 per person
Offers Non-profit Rates:
Yes
Ropes Course / Team Building:
Yes
Special Rates and Packages:
Customized packages are available to build your ideal event, wedding, camp or conference!
Pre-packaged rates are created as a standard price point.
Email ConferenceServices@sru.edu for more information!
Rental Policies:
The University requires insurance certificates for general liability and workers’ compensation for hosted groups. In compliance with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania law, background checks are required for groups that include minors unaccompanied by their parent or guardian. A non-refundable advanced deposit is required to confirm arrangements.
Phone:
724-738-2027
Event Space Available:
January
February
March
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June
July
August
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October
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December
Overnight Accommodations Available:
May
June
July
August
June
July
August
Ideally Suited For:
Adult Social Event
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunion
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Wedding Ceremony/Reception
Youth Party
Youth Retreat/Camp
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunion
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Wedding Ceremony/Reception
Youth Party
Youth Retreat/Camp

Event Spaces
Meeting Room | Descriptions | Square Footage |
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Advanced Technology and Science Hall Classrooms |
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McKay Education Building Auditorium |
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McKay Education Building Classrooms |
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Strain Behavioral Science Building Auditorium |
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Patterson Hall Classrooms |
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Spotts World Culture Building Auditorium |
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Spotts World Culture Building Classrooms |
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Vincent Science Center Auditoriums |
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Vincent Science Center Classrooms |
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Eisenberg Classroom Building Classrooms |
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Weisenfluh Dining Hall - Room 103 |
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Weisenfluh Dining Hall - Room 104 |
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Smith Student Center Ballroom |
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114' x 62' |
Smith Student Center Theater |
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61'x38' |
Smith Student Center Conference Rooms (Small) |
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Smith Student Center Conference Rooms |
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Watson Hall Great Room |
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Building F Greater Room |
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Ski Lodge & Campground |
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Swope Music Hall Recital Hall |
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Swope Music Hall Band Room |
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Swope Music Hall Breakout Music Rooms |
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Swope Music Hall Choir Rooms |
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Morrow Fieldhouse GrassTex |
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Morrow Fieldhouse Wrestling Area |
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Morrow Fieldhouse Dance Studio |
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Morrow Fieldhouse Pool |
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Morrow Fieldhouse - Room 119 |
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Old Thompson Field & Track |
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Mihalik-Thompson Stadium Complex |
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Scarnati Marching Band Field |
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Morrow Fieldhouse Arena |
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Outdoor Athletic Fields |
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Eisenberg Classroom Building Auditorium |
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Alumni House |
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Advanced Technology and Science Hall Auditorium |
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Boozel Dining Hall |
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Accommodations
Facility | # of Rooms | # of Beds | Room Type | Bath Type | A/C |
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott | 75 | Hotel | Private | yes | |
Summer Housing | Residence Halls | Private | yes | ||
Building A | 366 | Residence Halls | Private | yes | |
Building B | 346 | Residence Halls | Private | yes | |
Building D | 342 | Residence Halls | Private | yes | |
Building E | 374 | Residence Halls | Private | yes | |
Building F | 368 | Residence Halls | Private | yes | |
North Hall | 308 | Residence Halls | Communal | yes | |
Rhoads Hall | 212 | Residence Halls | Communal | yes | |
Watson Hall | 326 | Residence Halls | Private | yes |
Catering
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Catering Services
Choose from a delightful assortment of catering packages that range from refreshing meeting snacks and beverages to amazing four-course formal dinners, or create your own culinary event to culminate a successful meeting. Our food service partner, AVI, is dedicated to providing the highest quality; using only the finest quality ingredients, including local and organic meats and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our catering menu varies from breakfast options big and small, to pizza, calzones, or subs for lunch, as well as wings, chips, sandwich or wrap buffets, and boxed lunches. It also provides a wide assortment of specialty dinners and decadent desserts. Slippery Rock University also has various venues of dining including Boozel Dining Hall, Weisenfluh Dining Hall, Rocky's, Starbucks, and Quaker Steak and Lube.
For more information about AVI dining services at Slippery Rock University please check out their website below.
https://www.aviserves.com/sru/index.html
Check out more about SRU's catering services!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6iQMB-vml0&index=5&list=PLxYvX8_hOrbCrbB-AcXizcMLaAcRtH62o
Dining
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Boozel Dining Hall
Open year-round
Serves a variety of freshly baked cooked dished in buffet-style format
Voted one of the best college dining halls by Food Management Magazine
A-la-carte all you can eat menu always featuring in-made bakery items, pizza and pasta station, salad and sandwiches, and burger station -
Weisenfluh Dining Hall
(4) featured different restaurants; Horizons, The Met, Umami, and Elia.
Horizons offers fresh whole wheat tortillas, quesadillas, rice bowls, salads and nachos. Diners can customize their orders by choosing their favorite meat and adding a variety of toppings.
The Met offers signature house made beef, veggie, turkey or local bison burgers with gourmet toppings served with a variety of healthier fast food sides like freshly baked sweet potato fries and potato fries. Our bison burgers are from Forbes farm, located in New Castle, PA.
Umami will serve a variety of made to order chinese rice bowls, as well as fresh sushi.
Elia features healthy and delicious Mediterranean specialties, as well as breakfast sandwiches, fresh pastries and a full menu of specialty coffees. Recently, Kalidacone gelato milkshakes have been added to the menu. -
Rocky's
Featured Bolder Subs, Wrapped, Fresh Fare, Agave and Piazza options.
Bolder Subs, diners can enjoy hot or cold made to order subs made on our fresh baked house made bread. They can choose from a variety of fresh breads and toppings.
At Wrapped, you can get your wrap fix! This eatery offers flavor-filled, made to order wraps and salads. Try our most popular wrap, Buffalo Chicken with grilled chicken or chicken tenders. Fresh Fare is also available, which include a full line of fresh grab 'n' go gourmet sandwiches, salads, desserts, subs wraps and sides - made fresh daily by our AVI Fresh team.
Piazza features hand tossed pizzas that will satisfy your appetite, filled with your favorite toppings on a thick or thin crust. Piazza also offers specialty baked pasta.
At Agave find classic favorites and modern adaptations of a fresh culinary heritage that has made “south-of-the-border” meals a favorite among our customers. Enjoy soft tacos, taco combo platters, burritos, burrito bowls and quesadillas served with fresh and flavorful salsas. -
Quaker Steak & Lube
Located on the second floor of the Robert M. Smith Student Center.
Eat-in or take out
All the Quaker Steak & Lube favorites including jumbo, breaded and boneless wings!
Like them on facebook at Quaker Steak and Lube- Slippery Rock, PA for up to date promotions and events. -
Starbucks
Slippery Rock University Starbucks has all of your favorite coffee, smoothies, refreshers, pastries and much more! -
Flatz
Flatz Express is conveniently located in Watson Residence Hall. Enjoy hot breakfast sandwiches, specialty coffees, bottled beverages, salads or gourmet sandwiches. -
T&b Naturally
Located in Bailey library T&B Naturally serves 100% Certified Organic Coffee. Try our delicious organic pastries, smoothies, specialty coffee drinks, bagel sandwiches, gourmet spreads or Naked Juice. -
Campus Grill
Located outside of North Hall, students can enjoy gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, soup, salad, fresh cut fries and many more exciting options.
Services
Service | Description |
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Leadership Development Center |
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Conference Services |
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Slippery Rock University Police |
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Bailey Library |
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Aebersold Student Recreation Center (ARC) |
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Happy Bus |
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Technology
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Technology |
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Area Attractions
Attraction | Description |
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The Old Stone House | The Old Stone House is a historic inn and museum of rural life located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1822 by John Brown as a stagecoach stop and tavern to accommodate business from the newly-constructed Pittsburgh to Erie Pike, a busy highway that carried traffic northward from the forks of the Ohio River. During its long history, the Stone House also served as a local post office and was used as a muster point during the Civil War. By the 1870s, the growth of the railroads meant the house was no longer needed as a stopping place for highway travelers. Consequently, the structure was rented as a family farmstead. Tenants still accepted occasional travelers for the night, and on Sunday, served chicken dinners to guests. Finally, in 1963 the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, hoping to attract visitors to the northern side of Moraine State Park, undertook the task of restoring the historic building. When the project was finished, the house was furnished with artifacts donated by local citizens. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy turned over the restored structure to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) which operated the site as a museum for 20 years. In the early 1980s, when the nationwide recession hit the tourist industry, the PHMC decided to sell the Stone House. Eventually, the PHMC approached SRU with a proposal to enhance the university’s administration over the site. SRU President G. Warren Smith recognized the potential of the property for furthering the educational mission of the university, and in 1999 SRU took over ownership of the site. Today the Old Stone House museum is managed by faculty and students from the university’s History department. |
Cooper's Lake Campground | Cooper's Lake Camground includes a beautiful 10 acre lake, wooded areas and mowed fields. Each guest can designate their own parking, camping and activity areas. They offer over 100 electric and water sites, 50 of which are full hook-up to accommodate all types of campers. Water posts are accessible throughout a majority of our area as well. The campground store sells camping supplies, comfort items, wood, propane, ice, food, drinks, candy, ice cream and more. There is also a laundromat with coin operated washers and dryers. Avoid the elements by renting the big barn, picnic pavilion or small barn. |
Area Restaurants & Food | A list of area restaurants and other places to eat from the Slippery Rock University website. The list includes places such as Coney Island, Ginger Hill Tavern, North Country Brewery, Red Rock Falls, Caffaro’s Pizza, En Lai Chinese Buffet, Camelot, Compadres, Primanti’s, and Eat N Park. |
Clearview Mall | The Clearview Mall is located in Butler, PA only about 20-25 minutes away from Slippery Rock University. It features several restaurants and stores that can fulfill a variety of needs. Head to the mall for a fun get-away with your family or group! |
Playthings Etc. Toy Store | At Playthings Etc. you will find toys and hobbies for all ages. Located in Butler, PA and only one hour North of Pittsburgh, this stealth bomber shaped store is filled with all of the coolest, most unique and fun toys you will ever find! From classic toys to futuristic toys, from toddler toys to science kits, from hobby products to educational toys, there are toys for everyone. Inside you will experience a space-age atmosphere where you can try many of the toys. Employees also do demonstrations of items such as R/C Cars, Unicycles, Rockets, Pogo Sticks, Magic and more! With over 3,000 toys to choose from, and new toys always arriving, you will find something for everyone. It is more than just a store…It is a FUN experience for the whole family. You have to see it to believe it! |
Grove City Prime Outlets | Located just seven miles from campus and offering tax-free clothes shopping and many options for delicious dining. |
McConnells Mill State Park | McConnells Mill State Park encompasses 2,546 acres of the spectacular Slippery Rock Creek Gorge. Created by the draining of glacial lakes thousands of years ago, the gorge has steep sides and the valley floor is littered with huge boulders and is a national landmark. |
Moraine State Park | The gently rolling hills, lush forests and sparkling waters disguise a land that has endured the effects of continental glaciers and massive mineral extraction. Each year over one million people visit the 16,725-acre park, yet never realize that many people helped restore the park from prior coal mining and oil and gas drilling practices. Today, the park is an outstanding example of environmental engineering achievement. |
Testimonials
- "Having our wedding at the Smith Student Center was a truly wonderful experience. Both the Student Center and AVI Fresh catering were friendly, flexible, accomodating and knowledgeable about everything from the ceremony, to the rain location, to the reception. Throughout the process, I felt so confident knowing that the event was in their hands. On our wedding day, everything went just as we hoped. Having staff members on sire during the event was especially helpful. We recieved endless compliments on our beautiful venue choice and I would recommend it to anyone."
- Erin and Dan
- "There is no possible way that Ryan and I could thank you for all you did to make our wedding vision come to life. You went above and beyond in the best possible way. We are so grateful to you and your staff."
- Stephanie and Ryan
- " I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing the team was. Thank you so much for taking care of all of our crazy requests and "mom" concerns. My sister and brother-in-law's special day was that much better. We couldn't have asked for a better team of people to help! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!"
- Jenny, the matron of honor
- "We can't thank you enough for all your time and hard work that you put into making our wedding experience at SRU amazing. From the first planning meeting, up to the end of our reception, everything was more than we ever could have asked for. It was truly the best day of our lives. Thank you for everything you and your team did for us! We got so many compliments from our guests."
- Tracy and Michael