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About War Memorial Student Union at Southeastern Louisiana University
The War Memorial Student Union at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA, is a versatile on-campus venue with multiple event spaces designed to host everything from formal banquets to large community events. The Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, with the Large Ballroom holding up to 900 and Ballrooms I-III offering flexible seating for 525/248 people depending on the setup. While public seating charts aren’t listed online, capacities are published for each space and floor plans are available on request through the university. If you’re planning a large gathering or a smaller reception, this campus venue offers a convenient, accessible option in the heart of Hammond.
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Parking is available on-site through Event Services, with general campus parking requiring passes for groups. On-campus options include metered parking and ParkMobile. For getting around, Lion Traxx shuttles service the campus, and Tangipahoa (Tangi) Transit provides local bus service in Hammond. If you’re visiting from out of town, nearby hotels like Holiday Inn Hammond and Holiday Inn Express Hammond are a short drive away, with several other hotels along the Hwy 190 corridor.
Recent and upcoming events at the War Memorial Student Union include the Mardi Gras Centennial Ball (2025), the Centennial Military Banquet (2025), the Lion Baseball Auction (2026), and the Hall of Fame Banquet (2025). For reserved seating or planning details, reach out to our team and we’ll help you secure the right space and dates as they become available. Remember, dates for events are typically listed as they’re scheduled, with special notes for RESCHEDULED dates when applicable.
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- Address and location: War Memorial Student Union, 303 Union Avenue, Hammond, LA 70402.
- Venue type and spaces: On-campus student union with multiple event spaces; the Student Union Ballroom complex can host up to 1,000 guests (Grand Ballroom up to 1,000; Large Ballroom up to 900; Ballrooms I-III up to 525/248 depending on setup).
- Public seating chart availability: Public seating charts are not listed online; capacities are published for each ballroom and floor plans are available on request through the university.
- Parking: On-site event parking options via Event Services; general campus parking may require passes for groups; metered parking and ParkMobile options are available on campus.
- Transit: Lion Traxx shuttles serve the campus; Tangipahoa (Tangi) Transit provides local bus service in Hammond; additional on-campus transit options exist for events.
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Hammond and Holiday Inn Express Hammond are within a short drive of the campus; other nearby hotels include several in Hammond/Hwy 190 corridor.
- Notable events hosted: Mardi Gras Centennial Ball (2025) in the Student Union Ballroom; Centennial Military Banquet (2025); Lion Baseball Auction (2026) held in the ballroom; Hall of Fame Banquet (2025) and other university events.
- Renamed/demolished: The War Memorial Student Union remains active; it underwent a major expansion completed circa 2016 and is not demolished or renamed.