Squires Student Center
Squires Student Center consists of an inner core (the original Squires Hall) and surrounding buildings added later. The facility contains a large ballroom, food court, and dining areas, meeting rooms, an art gallery, lounges, music and theater production spaces, offices and practice rooms for the music department, and offices for student publications and Student Engagement and Campus Life.
Welcome to Squires Student Center
- Call us! 540-231-6906
- Hours of Operation
- 290 College Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Banking
ATM's located in Squires Student Center: Truist, Bank of America, Wells Fargo.
Locker Rentals
Bowling and billiard lockers may be rented for the semester in the Breakzone recreation area in Squires. Go to the Breakzone control desk to rent one.
All Gender Restrooms
We're excited to announce the opening of a new all-gender restroom on the 2nd floor of Squires Student Center. Student Engagement and Campus Life in Student Affairs strives to cultivate environments where all students can thrive. All-gender restrooms are another step to ensure a more inclusive campus environment and promote student well-being.
A multi-stall, all-gender restroom is located on the 3rd floor of Squires Student Center (near Brush Mountain A). All gender identities are welcome in this restroom meaning that multiple people can be in the restroom, regardless of gender identity.
Meeting Spaces
Squires Student Center provides multiple reservable meeting rooms and major event venues. Please contact the Event Services Office to reserve a space.
There are also several open meeting rooms on the second floor that can be accessed and reserved by all VT students any time M-F from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Food
Squires Student Center has a food court where patrons may relax and have a bite to eat. Squires’ Food Court has seating for 300 people. Squires Student Center features Burger 37, Au Bon Pain cafè, and Au Bon Pain kiosk.
Meditation and Prayer Space
The Meditation Space is a quiet place to meditate, pray, or just enjoy a few peaceful moments to melt away stress. The room is located on the second floor of Squires behind the Recital Salon. The room is accessible to everyone and free to use. We encourage visitors to refrain from extended use, bringing in food and drinks, talking, sleeping, and using electronics. Should you need to wash before prayer; the basin is located in room 237.
Study and Lounge Space
Squires offers ample study and lounge space that accomodates large groups to single spaces.