EXP

Situated on the top floor of the new EXP Building, the 8th Floor Event Space is recognized as one of Northeaster’s premier venues. It is reserved for leadership-level events, Board of Trustees (BoT) meetings, signature events, and external engagements. Staffing and support are designed to maintain the space in pristine condition, while ensuring professional event management and top-tier technological support.

EXP 8th Floor Information

  • Capacity: 160 max (View floor plans)
  • Catering: Chartwells is the exclusive caterer for the 8th Floor EXP Space. You can contact Lauren Williams at lauren.williams2@compass-usa.com
  • List of AV Equipment*
    • Audio and video confidence monitors are also available upon request
    • 16-channel wireless microphones
    • 6’8X23’10 Video Wall
    • 4 optical Cameras. 2 on the front wall and 2 on the rear wall

*The space can accommodate all Teams and Zoom hybrid meetings. The team will work with the event coordinator to finalize details and coordinate with ITS, and other services as needed.

Northeastern University 8th Floor EXP
815 Columbus Avenue, 8th floor.
Boston, MA 02120

Reservation Policy (Excluding President and BoT Events):

  • The EXP 8th Floor Event Space must be scheduled at least one month in advance, with the option to reserve up to six months prior to the event date.
  • All requests must receive senior leadership approval before submission. SVP approval can be granted by a President’s Cabinet officer with the title of Senior Vice President.
  • Use of the atrium and/or terrace during normal business hours is prohibited without prior approval.
  • The EXP 8 Event Team manages all bookings, reservations, and event execution, coordinating with Facilities and ITS.
  • A member of the requestor’s professional staff must be present during the event.
  • Rental fees: $3,500 for a minimum of four hours, with an additional charge of $280 per hour beyond the initial four hours.
  • Rental fee for Faculty Club only: $1,500 for a maximum of 4 hours.
  • For multi-day events, the fee applies per day.

Booking Process:

  1. Confirm venue availability for date(s) through: EXP8event@northeastern.edu.
  2. Obtain approval from your Senior Vice President (SVP) before submitting the EXP 8th Floor Event Venue Request Form. Written approval is usually given in the form of an email chain.
  3. Attach a copy of the SVP approval in the form (a PDF of the email chain is sufficient).
  4. The EXP 8 Event Team will review the request and submit it for approval, notifying the requestor once a decision has been made.
  5. If approved, the team will work with the event coordinator to finalize details and coordinate with Facilities, ITS, and other services as needed.