Smith Memorial Student Union

The ballroom in Smith set for an event with rows of chairs, stage and podium.

Smith Memorial Student Union, the perfect venue for any occasion

Located in the heart of Portland State's campus, Smith Memorial Student Union sits along the historic South Park Blocks. With a diverse array of meeting spaces, Smith is perfect for department meetings, student events, banquets, conferences and live entertainment.

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Planning ahead? Smith staff is available.

With more than 20,000 square feet of event space including a 7,000-square-foot ballroom and 16 breakout rooms that can seat from 10 to 700 guests, Smith can accommodate events of all sizes.

Smith also offers convenient options for dining, shopping and entertainment — a food court, coffee shop and market, along with ATMs, lounges, art galleries and the Viking Gameroom with great rates for bowling, billiards and video games.

1825 SW Broadway, Portland OR 97201

What Smith has to offer (some of it!)

Students and participants dance in the Smith ballroom

Smith Memorial Student Union's 7,000-square-foot ballroom has space for dance nights and large community events.

The Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom can be used to host large-scale events.

The ballroom is also a great place for large-scale trade shows and career fairs.

Students shop at the University Market in Smith

University Market in Smith has grab-and-go food options, drinks, snacks and supplies for your class or dorm.

Parkway North in Smith Memorial Student Union is a relaxed space often used for small concerts and shows.

Located in Smith Memorial Student Union, Parkway North is often used to host small concerts, shows and student activities.

Smith meeting room with U-shaped table and chairs. Windows look out onto SW Broadway.

Smith Memorial Student Union contains a variety of spaces for professional meetings.

Students spend time bowling in the Viking Gameroom. Pool tables and video games are also available.

The Viking Gameroom offers bowling, billiards and gaming. You can also reserve it for private parties and gaming nights.

Students purchase lunch at a station in the Smith's Place food court.

Hungry? Smith Memorial Student Union has a food court, bagel shop, coffee shop and market full of snacks.

Smith Memorial Student Union hosts a number of student cultural centers.

As the living room of Portland State, Smith houses student cultural centers and resource centers for the active PSU community.

Flags of African nations line the corridor in Smith for a student-hosted event

Event spaces in Smith are functional and flexible. Flags of African nations welcome attendees at a ballroom event.

One block of SW Montgomery Street can be reserved for events. A P S U student designed mural spans the block.

Adjacent to Smith, a block of SW Montgomery Street — decorated with a PSU student-designed mural — can be reserved for outdoor events and retail opportunities.

Smith's Ballroom can be used for lectures and presentations.

Lectures and presentations are welcome in Smith Memorial Student Union's Ballroom.

Find places to gather and relax in Smith Memorial Student Union.

Alongside meeting spaces, Smith Memorial Student Union has a spots to catch up, relax or study.

Students take part in the annual Party in the Park in the South Park Blocks outside of Smith

Party in the Park, the annual SALP hosted return-to-campus event, fills the South Park Blocks outside Smith with entertainment and information from campus entities and partners.

Capacities, Spaces Available

Ballroom — +175 guests; 7,000 sq. ft. floor
Parkway North — 100 guests
Large Spaces — up to 150 guests
Medium Spaces — up to 100 guests
Small Spaces — up to 20 guests

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Building features

ADA Accessible Entrances
All Gender Restrooms
Lactation Stations
Water Bottle Refill Stations
Skybridge to parking structures 1 and 2

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Rates

View Smith Memorial Student Union Rental Rates for pricing and a list of what is included, along with additional services available.

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Submit a request for event space in Smith Memorial Student Union today by completing the Facility Use Inquiry Form. All events must adhere to the Campus Events & Student Union Facility Use Procedures.

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