Campus and Community
Campus and Community
Campus and Community
Rowan University’s Glassboro campus places the Rohrer College of Business (RCB) in the heart of South Jersey, 18 miles southeast of Philadelphia and within reach of major destinations throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
For students arriving from elsewhere in New Jersey, another state, or another country, Glassboro offers a distinctive setting for graduate study: a university-centered community with proximity to Philadelphia, the communities and coastline of South Jersey, and opportunities to explore Washington, D.C., New York City, and the broader East Coast.
Business Hall serves as the academic home of RCB, while Rowan Boulevard connects the University with downtown Glassboro. Together, the campus, surrounding community, and wider geographic setting provide access to academic and professional resources as well as cultural, recreational, and travel opportunities beyond the classroom.
Whether you already know South Jersey well or are encountering the area for the first time, use this page to explore the Graduate Business setting at Rowan and plan your own visit.
Graduate Business at Rowan's Glassboro Campus
Business Hall
Business Hall is home to the Rohrer College of Business and provides a dedicated environment for business education, collaboration, and professional engagement. The building brings together classrooms, faculty offices, student-facing resources, collaborative spaces, and informal gathering areas within a setting centered on the academic and professional work of the College.
Among its specialized resources is the Rowan University Trading Room, where Bloomberg terminals provide access to real-time market data, news, and analysis used by financial professionals. The Trading Room supports coursework and applied learning while giving students experience with professional financial platforms in an academic setting.
Business Hall also connects students with academic, professional, entrepreneurial, and industry-facing resources that extend beyond formal coursework. The School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SIE) and Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RCIE) support entrepreneurship, innovation, and interdisciplinary engagement across Rowan. The Rohrer Center for Professional Development (RCPD), located in Business Hall, supports career readiness and employer engagement across the College. The School of Financial Planning expands RCB’s academic and industry engagement in the financial planning profession.
A Saxbys café located within Business Hall adds a distinctive experiential-learning dimension to the building. Through the Saxbys Experiential Learning Platform (E.L.P.), every member of the café team is a Rowan student, from the students preparing and serving orders through the Student Café Executive Officer (SCEO), who leads the café operation and its team while completing an undergraduate degree. The model creates a working business environment within Business Hall in which students gain direct experience with leadership, operations, and team management.
For current café hours, menu information, and other location details, visit Saxbys at Rowan College of Business.
Glassboro and South Jersey
Rowan’s main campus is closely integrated with the Borough of Glassboro, creating direct connections between the University, downtown, and the wider South Jersey community.
For students who are new to the area, Glassboro offers a campus setting with nearby dining, services, and community destinations, while Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, and other parts of South Jersey are accessible for professional, cultural, and recreational experiences.
Rowan Boulevard and Downtown Glassboro
Rowan Boulevard forms one of the most visible connections between the University and downtown Glassboro. The corridor brings together academic and residential spaces with restaurants, shops, professional and personal services, public gathering areas, and lodging.
For Graduate Business students and visitors, this connection places many everyday amenities within convenient reach of Business Hall and the broader campus. Additional restaurants, businesses, and services are located throughout Glassboro and the surrounding area.
Because individual businesses and operating details change, the Borough of Glassboro’s maintained business directory provides the most useful source for current dining, shopping, and service options.
The Jersey Shore
One of South Jersey’s defining geographic advantages is access to the Atlantic coast and the many communities collectively known as the Jersey Shore. For someone unfamiliar with New Jersey, the Shore encompasses considerably more than beaches alone. Its coastal destinations include historic towns, resort communities, boardwalks, restaurants and entertainment, outdoor recreation, natural areas, and distinctive local traditions.
Cape May offers a historic coastal setting known for its Victorian architecture and character. The Wildwoods combine expansive beaches with the traditional boardwalk experience, recreation, dining, and entertainment. Atlantic City presents another dimension of the Shore through its resort, dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions.
Together, these destinations illustrate some of the variety available along the southern New Jersey coast. For students who relocate to Glassboro, the Shore provides another way to experience the state beyond campus and Philadelphia, whether for a day trip, weekend away, outdoor recreation, dining, or cultural and historic exploration.
Major East Coast Cities Within Reach
Philadelphia is closely connected to everyday life in South Jersey, while Washington, D.C., and New York City extend the range of cultural, professional, historic, and recreational experiences available beyond the immediate area.
For students unfamiliar with the northeastern United States, these cities also provide useful context for understanding Rowan’s place within the broader East Coast corridor.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the major city most closely connected to Rowan’s Glassboro campus. The city is a center for business, health care, higher education, arts and culture, professional sports, dining, and institutions central to the nation’s history.
Philadelphia’s character extends well beyond its best-known historic landmarks. Its neighborhoods offer distinctive restaurants, arts and music, architecture, public spaces, and cultural experiences, while museums, performing arts organizations, sporting venues, and major events create opportunities to explore the city throughout the year.
For students coming to Rowan from outside the area, Philadelphia also provides an important point of reference for understanding South Jersey. The two are closely connected geographically and economically, while Glassboro retains its own campus setting and community identity.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., broadens the range of destinations accessible from South Jersey. As the nation’s capital, the city brings together federal institutions, museums, monuments, universities, international organizations, cultural institutions, distinctive neighborhoods, restaurants, and public spaces.
For Rowan students, Washington offers opportunities to explore history, culture, public affairs, museums, professional events, architecture, and the life of a major international city. Its significance extends well beyond government, making it a valuable destination for both professional and personal exploration.
New York City
New York City extends these possibilities farther north. Across its five boroughs, the city offers an exceptional concentration of business, finance, media, arts, culture, dining, entertainment, museums, public spaces, neighborhoods, and major events.
For students who are new to the northeastern United States, New York provides another point of reference for understanding Rowan’s place within the larger East Coast corridor. Students can experience the advantages of a university community in South Jersey while also having opportunities to explore one of the world’s most internationally connected cities.
Plan Your Visit to Rowan
Visiting Glassboro provides the best opportunity to experience Business Hall, explore Rowan’s main campus, and become familiar with the surrounding community. Graduate Business visitors can plan an RCB-specific visit and use Rowan’s maintained visitor resources for current information about maps, directions, parking, lodging, dining, and the broader campus.
Business Hall Tours
Business Hall tours are available by appointment for prospective Graduate Business students and other visitors who would like a closer look at the Rohrer College of Business.
Scheduling in advance allows the Graduate Business team to help coordinate a more purposeful visit to the College and its academic environment.
Visitors who are not yet able to come to Glassboro can also explore Business Hall through Rowan’s virtual-tour experience. After opening the interactive campus tour, select Business Hall on the map.
Explore the Broader Rowan Campus
Visitors who would also like a broader introduction to Rowan’s Glassboro campus can review the University’s current campus-tour opportunities. These general University tours are separate from a Graduate Business visit to Business Hall.
Rowan also maintains current maps, directions, and parking information for visitors. Because parking requirements and procedures may change, use the University’s current resources when planning your trip.
Dining, Shopping, Lodging, and Local Services
Dining, shopping, lodging, and everyday services are available on and around the Glassboro campus. Rowan maintains current information about campus dining and visitor resources, while the Borough of Glassboro maintains information about businesses throughout the community.
These maintained sources provide the most reliable way to explore current options without relying on a fixed list of restaurants, stores, hotels, or services.
