A New Front Door of the University
A Welcome Center and Event Hall will complete the new entrance to campus off of Beneski Parkway, welcoming prospective students and their families, returning alumni, and friends of the university.
These two buildings will ensure a clear, inviting arrival experience and enhance the University’s capacity for hosting gatherings on campus.
Amenities
The new Welcome Center will house the Offices of Admissions and Alumni Relations.
The Event Hall will be a flexible event space, perfect for hosting groups of people for academic, student life and social gatherings on campus.
Cafe
Flexible event space
Offices, conference rooms, and collaborative commons spaces
Spirit Shop
Location
The two new buildings will be located to the east of the Dicke-Chapman-Halsell Complex, and to the north of the Elizabeth Huth Coates Library. See full site plan
Building Specifications
Welcome Center:
18,979 square feet
2 Stories
Event Hall:
7,028 square feet
1 Story
2 office homes (Admissions, Alumni Relations)
1 multi-use event space
Multiple collaborative common spaces
Timeline and Progress
Reference Articles
- Welcome to Trinity's New Front Door - 10/22/25
Welcome Center and Event Hall will help new and familiar faces take new steps in their Trinity journeys
- Parking Updates for the 2024-25 Academic Year - 9/14/2024
Navigating construction and alternative parking solutions
- Construction Construction Updates and Information - 6/5/2024
Learn more about upcoming projects, how they will improve our campus, and how you might be impacted