About
The Coates Student Center (CSC) is one of the hubs of campus life at Trinity and the place to be for students on campus. It was designed as a modernist structure that used the lift-slab method and featured windows and terraces designed to survey sweeping views of downtown.
The Coates Student Center (CSC) directly supports Trinity’s mission to serve as a transformational liberal arts and sciences university by facilitating meaningful discovery for students, faculty, and staff in a comfortable and engaging environment.
Hours of operation
This building has special hours that are subject to change at various times of the year.
CSC Main
CSC Main spaces can be easily located through the main entrance of the Coates Student Center.
Trinity Bookstore
Find everything you need in The Trinity University Store to succeed as a Trinity Tiger. From textbooks and supplies to Trinity goods and apparel, make the store one of the first stops on your Trinity journey.
Commons Food Court
Our second largest dining location is conveniently located on upper campus near your classes. The Commons offers fast options for those in-between class meals.
Skyline
Located on the second floor, this multi-purpose space including the Underwood room, serves as a weekday dining room. It is open to the general public, but is primarily used by faculty, staff, students, and guests.
Einstein Bros. Bagel
Next to The Commons Food Court, Einstein Bros. Bagel features freshly baked bagels, Caribou coffee and delicious pastries, snacks, signature sandwiches and salads.
Crave
Custom order from the app, QR code, or at a self-service kiosk from one of the three restaurants: Sous Vide Kitchen- Veg 23, Mediterranean Pure, and Tacos.
Legends Burger Co.
Legends Burger Co. is a delicious and high-quality burger experience with vegetarian options available.
Melt Lab
These are not your ordinary sandwiches, as they were built with abundant flavors, using on-trend ingredients. Our broadly appealing menus feature artisan cheeses, meats, and a variety of breads carefully selected for each sandwich. Guests can customize and build their own order or choose one from the menu.
Taste of San Antonio
Taste of San Antonio provides a mix of national, local, and food retailer options who align with Trinity’s values.
Dean of Students Office
The Dean of Students Office serves students as they manage academic, personal, social, and emotional issues and concerns.
Tehuacana Room
Located on the second floor, the Tehuacana Room contains theater seating for up to thirty people, equipped with IT resources.
Waxahachie Room
Located on the second floor, the Waxahachie Room is the largest meeting room in CSC Main with seating up to sixty-six people.
Woodlawn Room
Located on the second floor, the Woodlawn Room is an ideal meeting area for less than twenty people.
CSC West
CSC West contains essential student life services and multipurpose spaces that further enhance the Trinity experience.
Fiesta Room
The Fiesta Room is a large, multipurpose space for many on-campus events. This space accommodates up to one hundred and sixty people.
Student Engagement & Development
Student Engagement & Development contributes to a vibrant campus life by developing student leaders, facilitating programs, and providing resources to support and engage students.
ReWear Closet
The ReWear Closet is a free campus clothing exchange in the Tiger's Den hosted by the student organization EcoAllies. Students, faculty, and staff donate clothing items they don’t use anymore and/or exchange for some upcycled items from others. It is a resource for students to have access to free clothing (both professional and casual) and helps promote consumer-conscious fashion.
Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success
The Center is a one-stop shop to help students prepare for life after Trinity, from graduate school to the job market.
Counseling Services
Counseling Services provides collaborative and goal-focused counseling to enrolled students at no charge. We invite students with any concern to obtain a consultation during Initial Consultation Walk-In Hours.
Inclusion and Belonging
Student Inclusion and Belonging Office provides programs and services that enhance the retention, persistence, academic, and career success of underrepresented and historically marginalized student populations.
Outdoor Spaces
Esplanade
The Esplanade is the exterior space on the south side of the Coates Student Center running parallel to the Fiesta Room.
Plaza
The Plaza is the exterior space on the north side of the Coates Student Center just beyond the sliding entrance doors.
Coates Center Balcony
Located on the second floor, outside the Skyline room is a balcony that has the best views of the San Antonio skyline.
Weekly Traditions
Every week, there's always something going on at the Coates Student Center.
Nacho Hour
Every Wednesday afternoon at precisely 3:33 p.m., students, faculty, and staff can line up in Coates Student Center for a free nacho buffet.
Chocolate Festival
Love chocolate? This is the event for you! Our campus is quickly filled with this lovely scent of chocolate.
Happy Friday
Watch the AcaBellas and the Trinitones perform at 12:22 p.m. in the Coates Student Center lobby on most Fridays during the fall and spring semesters. The groups alternate weeks.
Milk n' Cookies
Student Involvement hosts Milk 'n Cookies in Student Involvement Office most Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters.
Taste of Diversity
Try food from different cultures at this spring event, sponsored by the Trinity Diversity Connection.
Skyline Room "Swings"
On the first Saturday of every month, approximately 80 people come to dance their hearts out at the KRTU-91.7 sponsored event.
Directions and Parking
Address: Stadium Dr, San Antonio, TX 78212
General Parking
Visitor parking is located at the Alamo Stadium, across from the main entrance of the University.
Parking for the Skyline Room is available at the visitor lot near Northrup Hall (Lot A) or across the street at the Alamo Stadium.
Accessibility Accommodations
Events and Booking Information
Request A Space
The reservation process differs depending upon your relationship to the University.
University Departments
Reservation requests are made through T-Space, and each faculty or staff member has a unique login.
Student Organizations
Each organization has a T-Space Coordinator, and this individual submits all requests on behalf of the organization through T-Space.
Community Members
Inquiries regarding space availability must be made through the Office of Conferences and Special Programs.
Space Details
- CSC spaces (not including Tiger’s Den) is equipped with a projector, HDMI connections, audio equipment and a projector screen board.
- Other resources need to be request in your TSpace reservation request.
- Catering request must be made through Chartwells. Catering is available in all CSC spaces upon request.
- Tehuacana Room - CSC 241
Room Type:
Meeting RoomSet-Ups & Capacities:
Conference - Seating for 24 people (Max)
Theater- Seating for 30 people (Max)
Classroom- Seating for 20 people (Max)- Waxahachie Room - CSC 237
Room Type:
Meeting RoomSet-Ups & Capacities:
Conference - Seating for 30 people (Max)
Theater - Seating for 66 people (Max)
Classroom - Seating for 30 people (Max)- Woodlawn Room
Room Type:
Meeting RoomSet-Ups & Capacities:
Conference- Seating for 20 people (Max)
Classroom - Seating for 24 people (Max)- Fiesta Room - CSC 111
Room Type:
Multipurpose Room and outside patioStandard Set-Up & Capacity:
Banquet - Seating for 100 people (Max)Alternative Set-Up(s):
Classroom - Seating for 90 people (Max)
Theater - Seating for 160 people (Max)- The Esplanade
Location Description:
The Esplanade is the exterior space on the south side of the Coates Student Center running parallel to the Fiesta Room. Esplanade can be reserved in section(s) or the entire space.Available Upon Request:
All set-up and equipment should be requested through T-Space.Catering Guidelines:
Contact Chartwells for all catering needs.Reservation Note:
In the event of inclement weather, it is strongly recommended to reserve an interior space as a rain location. Due to location proximity, efforts are made to minimize overlap between Fiesta Room and Esplanade events (especially when amplified sound is a factor). Priority will be given to confirmed events.- Tiger’s Den
Location description
Can be found by taking the stairs directly under the Fiesta Room.Recreation room – pool table; ping pong table, television, sofas, vending machine
Set up – As Is
Capacity - 24
Can be reserved
Monday – Friday – 5 – 9 pm
Saturday and Sunday – 12 – 9 pm
- Coates Plaza
Location Description:
The Coates Plaza is the exterior space on the north side of the Coates Student Center just beyond the sliding entrance doors.Available Upon Request:
All set-up and equipment should be requested through T-Space.Catering Guidelines:
Contact Chartwells for all catering needs.Reservation Note:
Due to the Plaza area's proximity to academic classrooms and university offices, events must not disrupt the standard operation of the University.- Lobby Tables
Location Description:
Four tables are available for reservation in the Coates Student Center lobby across from the Information Desk. Student organizations reserve tables frequently to sell tickets, raise funds for a charity, or promote an upcoming event.Employers and Grad schools can reserve a table to promote and provide information by contacting Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success at 210-999-8321 or @email.
- Skyline Room and Underwood Room
Reservation Information
Please contact Chartwells for procedures on reserving the spaces. This is currently not reserved through TSpace.
Student Staff
CSC Information Desk is staffed with Student Assistants during CSC open hours. Students Assistants provide answers to general inquires and support (set-up, technical assistance) for events hosted in the CSC spaces.
210-999-8891
@email