new wayfinder signage with Mesa Building in the background

Campus Construction

What's New, What's Next: Construction Updates at UTPB

Navigating Campus During Construction

Construction activity may impact access routes to some campus offices and services. Please follow the directions below when visiting campus.

Admissions, Financial Aid, Police Department, Student Accounts, and One Stop

  • Park in the Mesa Building lot facing 42nd Street.
  • Enter through the front doors of the Mesa Building.
  • Walk through the doors into the courtyard and turn right.
  • Enter through the first sliding doors on your right.

Career Services

  • Park in the Mesa Building lot facing 42nd Street.
  • Enter through the front sliding doors.
  • Turn left before the sliding doors to the courtyard.
  • Take a right down the first hallway.

Advising

  • Park in the Mesa Building lot facing 42nd Street.
  • Walk through the front sliding doors toward the courtyard.
  • Exit into the courtyard and turn left.
  • Follow the sidewalk to the second doors on your left.

Bookstore

  • Park in the Mesa Building lot facing 42nd Street.
  • Walk through the front doors toward the courtyard.
  • Exit into the courtyard and turn left.
  • Follow the sidewalk to the bookstore.

Registrar

  • Park in the Science and Technology Building lot on Preston Smith Road.

Mesa Building Update

The Mesa Building renovation continues to transform one of UTPB’s central campus spaces with modern upgrades designed to better support students, faculty, and staff. Current improvements include updated offices, refreshed common areas, enhanced student support spaces, and upgraded technology and infrastructure throughout the building.

In addition to interior renovations, UTPB will begin work on a brand-new Mesa Building roof and repairs to the Mesa Deck to improve the long-term functionality, appearance, and sustainability of the facility. These improvements will help preserve one of the university’s most active and recognizable campus buildings for years to come.

Project Highlights
  • Modernized offices and student support spaces
  • Updated technology, HVAC, and infrastructure systems
  • Renovated restrooms and refreshed common areas
  • New Mesa Building roof installation beginning soon
  • Mesa Deck improvements and waterproofing repairs planned

Maple Entrance Improvements

The Maple Entrance project is creating a more welcoming and visually striking gateway to campus. Improvements to roadways, parking areas, crosswalks, and campus signage are helping enhance accessibility, traffic flow, and the overall visitor experience.

New landscaping, monument signage, and pedestrian enhancements will continue to transform the entrance into a beautiful arrival point for students, families, alumni, and guests entering UTPB.

Project Highlights

  • New roadway and parking improvements underway
  • Updated crosswalks and roundabout enhancements
  • New UTPB entrance signage and monument features
  • Landscaping and beautification improvements beginning soon
  • Enhanced campus accessibility and traffic flow

Quad Renovation

The Quad renovation project is designed to create a more vibrant and engaging outdoor gathering space for the Falcon community. Improvements include upgraded lighting, enhanced landscaping, modernized utilities, and new features that will support student events, campus activities, and community gatherings.

Updates to the Mesa Deck and surrounding outdoor spaces will provide students and visitors with improved spaces to connect, collaborate, and enjoy campus life in the heart of UTPB.

Project Highlights

  • New gathering and event spaces
  • Enhanced lighting and upgraded infrastructure
  • Water feature and landscape improvements
  • Expanded functionality for student activities and campus events
  • Modernized outdoor spaces surrounding the Mesa Building

Best Campus Access Points During Construction 

Destination Best Access Route
Kirk, Art Building, Gym, SAC, Residence & Dining Halls 42nd & Preston Smith Road entrance
Mesa Building 42nd Street or JBS Parkway (across from Market Street)
On-Campus Apartments, Parker Ranch House, Science & Technology Building, Library, STEM Academy University Boulevard & UTPB Main Road entrance

Stay Connected

This transformative project is designed to elevate the student and visitor experience. UTPB will provide regular updates on access, parking, and pedestrian routes. For updates, check back on this page or follow us on social media.

  • Architectural rendering of the completed Maple Entrance renovation at UTPB with landscaped roadways and monument signage.
    Maple Entry Perspective
  • Aerial view of the new roundabout and roadway construction at UTPB’s Maple Entrance during campus improvements.
    Maple Entrance Ariel view
  • Construction progress at the UTPB Maple Entrance featuring the new roundabout, roadways, and campus entry improvements.
    Maple Entrance Ariel view 2
  • Architectural rendering of the renovated UTPB Quad featuring landscaped walkways, gathering spaces, and shaded seating areas.
    Quad Perspective View
  • Rendering of the renovated UTPB Quad with outdoor seating, event spaces, and a covered pavilion for student gatherings.
    Quad Perspective View 2
  • Rendering of the renovated UTPB Quad showing open gathering spaces, landscaping, and the Falcon statue plaza area.
    Quad Perspective View 3