Living at Bates
Bates Complex, located on South Campus, houses 360 students, of all class years, in 60 six-person apartments and provides students with a more independent living area. (For fall 2020, all students are housed in single bedroom accommodations. Lounges are closed this semester.)
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.
What to Know About Living at Bates
Sample Bates Complex Apartment - Flat
(Entryways 6, 7, 11, 12 - All apartments)
Sample Bates Complex Apartment - Townhouse with doubles
(Entryways 1-5, 8-10, 13-15 - apartments C and D)
Sample Bates Complex Apartment - Townhouse with singles
(Entryways 1-5, 8-10, 13-15 - apartments A and B)
The complex is staffed by a full-time resident director with a master's degree, an assistant resident director and eight resident assistants. An area office is staffed periodically through the day and also in the evenings from 7-11 pm.
Contact and Mailing Information
Building Address:
When addressing mail to this building, please use the following layout
Student Name
Bates Hall/Student Box #
1 Loring Avenue
Salem State University
Salem, MA 01970
Contact Information:
Front desk: 978.542.4440
Area Coordinator: Travis Fleming, 978.542.8404
Graduate Resident Director: Joshua Beckett, 978.542.2011