A spacious, flexible event venue for conferences, banquets, lectures, and large campus programs.
Paul Robeson Campus Center
The heart of Rutgers University–Newark — a vibrant gathering place for students, departments, and community partners.
The Heart of Campus Life at Rutgers–Newark
The Paul Robeson Campus Center is a vibrant hub for events, gatherings, student life, and community engagement. Named for scholar, artist, and activist Paul Robeson, the building features a range of versatile event spaces—from conference rooms to performance spaces—designed to support programs of every scale.
Available Spaces
The Paul Robeson Campus Center offers a range of signature spaces ideal for programs, performances, dining events, and student-centered activities. Explore rooms below.
A professional rehearsal and performance studio designed for dance, movement, and creative expression.
A flexible multipurpose room for meetings, workshops, breakout sessions, and small events.
A bright, adaptable meeting space for workshops, trainings, and departmental gatherings.
A private conference room designed for meetings, presentations, and collaborative discussions.
A high-visibility campus crossroads ideal for tabling, outreach, and student engagement.
A vibrant outdoor gathering space for fairs, performances, celebrations, and campus-wide events.
A lively dining space that can support select campus events, receptions, and seasonal programs.
A welcoming community restaurant offering a distinctive setting for mission-driven dining experiences and special events.
A contemporary gallery showcasing rotating exhibitions in a space that encourages creativity, dialogue, and community engagement.
Spaces, Services, and Amenities
Flexible Spaces
Host events for 10–300 guests with layouts for meetings, performances, workshops, and more.
Signature Locations
Student Street, the Dance Theater, and other dedicated spaces support tabling, outreach, rehearsals, and campus programs.
Dining Options
Convenient on-site dining includes the Robeson Food Court, JBJ Soul Kitchen, On the RUN Market, and Starbucks.
Built-In Support
On-site staffing, setup, and AV assistance help ensure events run smoothly from start to finish.
Central Location
Located at the heart of the Newark campus for easy access and visibility.
Discover PRCC Beyond Events
As the center of student life at Rutgers–Newark, the Paul Robeson Campus Center is home to departments, programs, dining options, and services that support the daily experience of students and campus visitors. Explore student resources, offices, dining outlets, and campus life programs that call the PRCC home.
Capacities & Pricing
Open each space below to view capacities, room layouts, and starting rates.
Rates shown reflect standard External Client pricing. Discounted or waived room rental rates are available for eligible groups.
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Flexible divisible event space for meetings, banquets, workshops, and medium-sized programs.
Bergen All
Starting Rate: $1,080.00
Capacities: Banquet Rounds–136 · Classroom–100 · Hollow Conference–60 · Reception–200 · Theater Row–180 · U-Shape Conference–50
Bergen West
Starting Rate: $360.00
Capacities: Banquet Rounds–40 · Classroom–30 · Hollow Conference–30 · Reception–80 · Theater Row–60 · U-Shape Conference–24
Bergen Central
Starting Rate: $360.00
Capacities: Banquet Rounds–40 · Classroom–30 · Hollow Conference–30 · Reception–80 · Theater Row–60 · U-Shape Conference–24
Bergen East
Starting Rate: $360.00
Capacities: Banquet Rounds–40 · Classroom–30 · Hollow Conference–30 · Reception–80 · Theater Row–60 · U-Shape Conference–24
Bergen East/Central or Bergen Central/West
Starting Rate: $720.00
Capacities: Banquet Rounds–72 · Classroom–60 · Hollow Conference–40 · Reception–120 · Theater Row–120 · U-Shape Conference–30
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Professional rehearsal studio with sprung flooring for performances, rehearsals, and movement-based programs.
Starting Rate: $500.00
Capacities: Circle of Chairs–30 · Classroom–30 · Closed Conference Square–30 · Hollow Conference Square–50 · Reception–140 · Theater–100 · U-Shape Conference–30
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Large divisible event space for conferences, banquets, lectures, and signature campus events.
Essex All
Starting Rate: $1,800.00
Capacities: Banquet Rounds–264 · Circle of Chairs–150 · Classroom–180 · Closed Conference Square–60 · Hollow Conference Square–80 · Standing Reception–500 · Vendor Table/Fair–50 tables · Theater Row–400 · U-Shape Conference–80 · Empty Room–900
Essex West
Starting Rate: $600.00
Capacities: Banquet Rounds–72 · Circle of Chairs–30 · Classroom–45 · Closed Conference Square–30 · Hollow Conference Square–40 · Standing Reception–80 · Theater Row–120 · U-Shape Conference–35
Essex Central
Starting Rate: $600.00
Capacities: Banquet Rounds–112 · Circle of Chairs–30 · Classroom–40 · Closed Conference Square–40 · Hollow Conference Square–50 · Standing Reception–150 · Theater Row–180 · U-Shape Conference–40
Essex East
Starting Rate: $600.00
Capacities: Banquet Rounds–48 · Circle of Chairs–30 · Classroom–45 · Closed Conference Square–25 · Hollow Conference Square–30 · Standing Reception–150 · Theater Row–70 · U-Shape Conference–30
Essex Central/West
Starting Rate: $1,200.00
Capacities: Banquet Rounds–184 · Circle of Chairs–50 · Classroom–100 · Closed Conference Square–60 · Hollow Conference Square–80 · Standing Reception–200 · Theater Row–200 · U-Shape Conference–60
Essex East/Central
Starting Rate: $1,200.00
Capacities: Banquet Rounds–120 · Circle of Chairs–50 · Classroom–80 · Closed Conference Square–40 · Hollow Conference Square–50 · Standing Reception–200 · Theater Row–240 · U-Shape Conference–50
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Fixed conference room with presentation technology for meetings and executive discussions.
Starting Rate: $240.00
Capacities: Fixed–15
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Flexible meeting room with natural light for workshops, trainings, and departmental events.
Starting Rate: $400.00
Capacities: Banquet Rounds–48 · Circle of Chairs–20 · Classroom–35 · Closed Conference Square–20 · Hollow Conference Square–30 · Standing Reception–80 · Theater Row–75 · U-Shape Conference–30
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Private interior conference room with presentation technology for focused meetings and virtual collaboration.
Starting Rate: $240.00
Capacities: Fixed–15
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Flexible meeting room for workshops, trainings, breakout sessions, and small events.
Starting Rate: $360.00
Capacities: Banquet Rounds–32 · Circle of Chairs–15 · Classroom–30 · Closed Conference Square–15 · Hollow Conference Square–24 · Standing Reception–30 · Theater Row–40 · U-Shape Conference–20
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High-visibility indoor tabling locations for outreach, recruitment, and student engagement.
Starting Rate: $50.00
Capacities: Two (2) tables and four (4) chairs. Each tabling slot comes with one (1) table and two (2) chairs as standard. An additional table and two (2) additional chairs can be provided.
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Curated gallery space for exhibitions, receptions, artist talks, and cultural programming.
Starting Rate: $360.00
Capacities: Classroom–30 · Reception–60 · Theater–60
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Large dining venue available for select catered events, receptions, and seasonal programs.
Starting Rate: $600.00
Capacities: Fixed–296
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Community restaurant offering a unique setting for mission-driven dining events and special programs.
Starting Rate: $960.00
Capacities: Banquet Rounds–96 · Reception–120
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Flexible outdoor event space for fairs, performances, celebrations, and campus gatherings.
NSP Full Lawn
Starting Rate: $1,500
Capacities: Please speak with the reservations office for details.
NSP North Lawn
Starting Rate: $750.00
Capacities: Please speak with the reservations office for details.
NSP South Lawn
Starting Rate: $750.00
Capacities: Please speak with the reservations office for details.
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Designated outdoor tabling locations for outreach, recruitment, and campus engagement.
Starting Rate: $50.00
Capacities: Two (2) tables and four (4) chairs. Each tabling slot comes with one (1) table and two (2) chairs as standard. An additional table and two (2) additional chairs can be provided.
Building Information
Paul Robeson Campus Center
350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
Operating Hours
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday–Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Notes
Hours may vary during university breaks, holidays, or special events.
Event support availability may differ from building hours.