About Viking Hall
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Viking Hall is the newest of the residence halls at Salem State. Viking houses 350 residents 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.
What to Know About Living in Viking
Viking Hall is staffed by a full-time area coordinator with a master’s degree, a master's seeking graduate resident director and nine RAs. A 24-hour security/information desk is located at the entrance to the hall.
Viking Hall received LEED Gold certification for its energy efficiency and other sustainability features. The building also houses the campus bicycle storage room to help protect bikes during winter.
Contact and Mailing Information
Building Address:
When addressing mail to this building, please use the following layout:
Student Name
Viking Hall/ Student Box #
1 Loring Avenue
Salem State University
Salem, MA 01970