Welcome to Trinity University’s New Front Door

In Fall 2026, two inviting new additions will open the doors to Trinity’s campus.

Say hello to the Welcome Center and Event Hall.  

Trinity’s campus, originally envisioned by historic architect O’Neil Ford to resemble a low-lying Italian village, has long emphasized pedestrian interaction and personal connection—but it lacked a true front entrance. The Welcome Center fills that gap, offering clarity for visitors while honoring the University’s rich architectural history and supporting a future of innovation.

This building will welcome visitors in a way that reflects the extraordinary experience Trinity University is about to offer them. Located at the new Beneski Parkway entrance off Hildebrand Avenue, the Welcome Center structure will serve as the University’s official front door—a place inspired by access, new opportunities, and connection to both the past and future.

“One of the most powerful and memorable moments for prospective students and their families is their moment of arrival on a college campus,” says Trinity’s Dean of Admissions Justin Doty. “First impressions carry great significance, and we are thrilled that the new grand entrance from Beneski Pkwy to the Welcome Center will serve as an iconic moment moving forward.” 

Designed to enhance the recruitment experience, the Welcome Center will be the first stop for prospective students and their families, offering a warm, inviting space to explore all that Trinity has to offer. Imagine taking your first steps as a future Tiger, seated in the Center while gazing out at the iconic red bricks of upper campus—this is a moment that will shape countless decisions to join our vibrant community for so many future Trinity students.

The Welcome Center will house the Offices of Admissions and Alumni Relations, providing a hub for visitors, alumni, and families to connect with the University, receive guidance, and engage with Trinity’s storied legacy while also looking toward the future. Positioned next to Dicke Hall and connected to Coates Library, it will be a gateway for learning, discovery, and campus events.

Senior Director for Alumni Relations Ryan Finnelly says the center will serve as a vital space of reconnection and welcome for Tigers of every generation.

"The Welcome Center embodies the spirit of Trinity, where generations of alumni can return, reconnect, and see how their legacy continues to shape the University’s future," he says. "It is a bridge between the past and future that allows us to welcome alumni in a way that reflects the vibrancy of the Trinity community. We can’t wait to see prospective students, future alumni, and current alumni all walking through these doors and feeling right at home."

While the Welcome Center will enhance how the University greets its visitors, the Event Hall will offer a new space for visitors to engage in lectures, seminars, assemblies, large workshops, and other Trinity events throughout the year. This 7,028 sq. ft. flexible event space includes a catering kitchen, a central area with two sets of dividers to allow for multiple configurations and uses, and a lobby to host receptions. 

With this new front door, Trinity strengthens its commitment to providing accessible, memorable, and inspiring experiences for all who step onto campus—prospective students, alumni, families, and friends alike. 

Welcome to the beginning of every new Trinity journey.