Administration
Annapolis Facilities Office - Room Rental
If you would like to plan a reception or meeting at St. John's College, please contact Facilities Director Diane Ensor by calling 410.626.2547, or e-mail diane.ensor@sjca.edu. If you would like to schedule a tour to view any of the rooms, please call in advance.
Rooms Available - Annapolis
- Great Hall
- Hodson Boathouse
- Francis Scott Key Auditorium
- Francis Scott Key Lobby
- Edgar T. Higgins Dining Hall
- Private Dining Room
- Conversation Room
- Classrooms
- Campus Dormitories
The Great Hall is located in McDowell, the oldest building on campus, which was completed in 1789. Lafayette once danced in the Great Hall, beneath its lovely interior balconies and chandeliers. It is ideal for small weddings or concerts, with an audience style seating capacity of 120, or a sit down reception seating of 80.
The rental fee for The Great Hall is $1,500.00. There is an additional $85.00 custodial fee. If guests choose to hire an outside caterer, there is a $75.00 off campus catering fee. This rental is for a four hour time period with a two hour set up period for a total of six hours.
The Hodson Boathouse cornerstone was laid in 1934, and the upper level was renovated in 1989. The home of the college's active boating program is located on College Creek, and provides a wonderful water view for dinner parties or receptions of 60 to 100.
The cost for the Hodson Boathouse rental is $1,500.00. There is an additional $85.00 custodial fee. This rental is for a four hour time period with a two hour set up period for a total of six hours.
The Francis Scott Key Auditorium is located in Mellon Hall, which was built in 1969 by the acclaimed architect Richard Neutra. The Auditorium has a seating capacity of 598.
The cost for the Francis Scott Key Auditorium is $1,500.00 for seven hours. There is an additional $85.00 custodial fee.
The Francis Scott Key Lobby, located outside the Auditorium, is perfect for receptions after presentations in the auditorium or as a registration area. It has a seating capacity of 120.
The Francis Scott Key Lobby area may be rented for functions for $1,500.00. There is an additional $85.00 custodial fee. This rental is for a four hour time period with a two hour set up period for a total of six hours.
Edgar T. Higgins Dining Hall, with its neo-classical architecture and Georgian details, is considered one of the handsomest rooms in Annapolis. Located in Randall hall, it has a seating capacity of 140. A 1930 addition houses a modern kitchen and serving area. This room is available on a very limited basis.
The Private Dining Room is also located in Randall Hall and is available for private dinner parties or conferences. The Private Dining Room provides a gracious Georgian decor for groups of up to 35.
The Conversation Room is elegantly designed with excellent acoustics, perfect for meetings or conferences. It has a seating capacity of 100.
Classrooms are available for seminars or small group events, each with a seating capacity of 18 to 20.
Campus Dormitories equipped with air-conditioning and other modern conveniences are available for summer conferences from mid-May to mid-August. We can accommodate up to 150 guests.