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

Graphic rendering of the future locations of the Welcome Center and Event hall construction to the east of Dicke Hall

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

 

Groundbreaking

Summer 2024

  

Construction Ongoing

Summer 2024 - Spring 2026

 

Construction Complete

Summer 2026

 

Grand Opening

Fall 2026

 

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