The Weekender | Student Life At Seton Hall University

Student Activities Board Travel Trips!

Travel with SAB! Learn more about the travel trips offered to students by the Student Activities Board.

So Much Going On In Our Own Backyard

Campus Events

New York City

Seton Hall provides students with the best of both worlds. Nestled in the charming village of South Orange, New Jersey, our campus is only 14 miles from one of the world’s most exciting cities.

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Down The Hall and Down The Street

South Orange is home to Seton Hall and so much more! Explore just outside our campus.

Explore South Orange

Getting Around

Simple ways to get around town, off campus, and into the city!

How To Get There

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Always Something Happening!

The Seton Hall University campus is always bustling with events and things to do. Enjoy a bevy of events and activities through the whole semester without ever leaving campus!

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NYC Just Moments Away

A quick train ride is all it takes to be in the biggest, most vibrant city in the world. Enjoy sports, shows, dining and entertainment — moments from campus.

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South Orange: The Place To Be

Nestled in the heart of South Orange, Seton Hall offers a variety of dining and entertainment options just seconds from campus.

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Quick and Easy Travel

Whether it’s the Seton Hall Shuttle “SHUFLY,” NJ Transit or the NYC Subway, travel is always quick and at the ready.

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What to Try This Month

Trip of the Week(ender)

One World Observatory – Take a Ride to the Top!

This month’s Trip of the Week(ender) is a visit to One World Observatory in Manhattan! One World Observatory is located at the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere! View New York City’s iconic sights, surrounding waters, and skyline. Ride to the top via the SkyPod Elevator climbing 102 stories in 47 seconds. Enjoy delights from a café and restaurant, while you view what NYC has to offer. For more information and tickets visit: https://oneworldobservatory.com/

Getting into the city is easy and convenient via the South Orange train station. The ride is approximately one hour.

To One World Observatory via NJ Transit to Subway

Students can take the NJ Transit from South Orange to New York Penn Station and the E subway train to World Trade Center.

To One World Observatory via NJ Transit to PATH

Students can also take the NJ Transit from South Orange to Newark Penn Station then the PATH train that goes to the World Trade Center.

Featuring…

BGR The Burger Joint

Looking for a juicy burger, yummy shake or garlic fries? BRG The Burger Joint has arrived, minutes away in our South Orange Village.

Hikes in South Mountain

The Conservancy sponsors free hikes all year long — even in winter! And their annual schedule of more than three dozen hikes are enjoyed by hundreds of adults and children all year. Join them and get to know many of the beautiful spots in the Reservation.

Local Events

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For More South Orange Events...

For more news on events, shopping, dining and entertainment, visit the South Orange Village Center web site.

Campus Events

SOPAC

Executive Director Stephen Beaudoin Ends Tenure at SOPAC
The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) announces that Executive Director, Stephen Beaudoin, will leave his position January 19, 2024 to accept a new position as President and CEO of The Music School of Delaware. Since joining SOPAC, Beaudoin has collaborated with staff, volunteers, board, and artists to fulfill SOPAC’s mission. He brought his passion … Continued
SOPAC Continues Longtime Partnership with Seton Hall University
The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is thrilled to welcome Seton Hall University (SHU) and the Seton Hall University Arts Council back to SOPAC for the eighteenth year in a row! Throughout this year, Seton Hall University will produce performances featuring professional Jazz and Classical musicians in conjunction with university students on SOPAC’s Mainstage. … Continued
Kenny Barron: A True GIANT of Jazz
The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is thrilled to announce the 24th annual and 12th SOPAC-presented Giants of Jazz on Saturday, November 25 at 8PM on the Mainstage, honoring the legendary Jazz pianist Kenny Barron. Curated by Grammy Award-winning producer and South Orange resident, John Lee, Giants of Jazz features the convergences of countless … Continued
Celebrate all things Halloween, Holiday, and Fun at SOPAC this Fall and Winter!
The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) celebrates all things Halloween, holiday, and fun this Fall and Winter. The next few months of programming are packed with new community events, world premieres of immersive artistic experiences, the return of some of SOPAC’s favorite bands and series, and artists’ SOPAC debuts! “Every show at SOPAC this … Continued
Composer Eli Bolin brings Broadway cast including Kara Linsday, Christiane Noll, Charlie Pollock & more to SOPAC!
The South Orange Performing Arts Center’s (SOPAC) popular Cabaret in the Loft series returns on Sunday, October 1 at 7PM with Emmy-nominated composer Eli Bolin’s group show Eli Bolin Has No Friends. Curated by Matthew Luminello and presented in partnership with SOPAC’s Creative Community Brain Trust Member Dana Spialter and SOMA Stage, this night of … Continued

South Orange, NJ

Plenty of Options in the Town of South Orange

Nestled in the suburban village of South Orange, New Jersey, Seton Hall provides small-town charm and big-city opportunities. The University’s suburban 58-acre park-like campus sits proudly within this picturesque town, with tree-lined streets, historic gracious homes, and quaint shops. All just 14 miles from New York City — close to the action, yet not engulfed by it.

Student Activities Board

The Student Activities Board (SAB) is a volunteer student organization dedicated to enhancing the over feel and energy of campus life at Seton Hall University. Through extra-curricular programming, SAB offers vibrant and cutting edge programs which are beneficial to the mind and spirit of the Seton Hall community. The Student Activities Board provides programming such as Blue Day, Winter Ball, Spring Fling, Coffee House and SHU Speaks Series just to name a few! Have a great event idea? Come to an SAB meeting on Mondays at 8pm in the Faculty Lounge! Can’t make it to a meeting? Stop by the SAB office located in the University Center room 114.

Contact

Contact Seton Hall and the Department of Student Life

Seton Hall University
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 761-9000

Department of Student Life
Bishop Dougherty University Center
(973) 761-9076