Whether academic or corporate, single-day or multi-day, Drew University’s conference spaces blend professional functionality with campus charm. Choose from auditoriums, seminar rooms, and breakout spaces — all supported by AV technology, catering options, and on-site support to make your event smooth, engaging, and productive.
Listed on the Federal and New Jersey Register of Historic Places, Mead Hall is a superb example of early 19th century American Greek Revival architecture. The entry portico, marble-floored foyer and ornate woodwork create an elegant setting for receptions of up to 200 people. Wendel Room and Founders Room on the main level offer gracious, light-filled space for meetings or special events.
Capacity: 200
Modeled after Oxford’s Christ Church hall (which was also replicated for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts), Drew’s Great Hall boasts a dramatic stone staircase, and magnificent wood-paneled hall with leaded-glass windows. The hall can accommodate up to 125 people for meetings and dinners.
*Please note that this building is not handicapped-accessible.
Crawford Hall is Drew University’s primary conference space, accommodating up to 180 guests. The room offers flexible seating arrangements, two presentation screens, and available audiovisual support, making it well suited for meetings, conferences, lectures, and catered events.
Capacity: 150 (seated with tables) | 180 (seated lecture style)
The Space & Lounge at Drew University is a versatile venue for events of up to 200 guests. The main room opens onto a lounge area with comfortable seating and a pool table, providing a relaxed atmosphere for mingling and socializing. Flexible table and seating arrangements, audiovisual support, and catering options make it ideal for receptions, celebrations, and larger gatherings.
Capacity: 200
The Pub at Drew University is a charming, classic pub-style space for gatherings of up to 45 guests. Featuring traditional pub seating and audiovisual support, it’s ideal for smaller celebrations and catered events.
Capacity: 45
Tucked within Drew University’s library, The Kean Reading Room accommodates up to 60 guests in a distinguished setting. Featuring classic, formal furnishings and a spacious layout, the room provides an elegant setting for lectures, sit-down events, and intimate gatherings
Capacity: 60
Drew’s newly renovated classrooms and lecture halls feature integrated AV technology to support presentations, lectures, and collaborative learning.
Capacity: Ranges up to 140 seats