Campus Construction
What's New, What's Next: Construction Updates at UTPB
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Get DirectionsNavigating 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.
- 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
| 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 |
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Thank You for Your Patience
UTPB appreciates the continued patience and support of the Falcon community as these exciting campus transformation projects move forward. While construction may occasionally create temporary disruptions, these improvements are helping build a stronger, more modern campus experience for current and future Falcons. Falcons Up!
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