Construction is on schedule on The Oaks, a 500-bed residence hall complex that is replacing Jordan Center. Crews are currently pouring concrete foundations for the buildings and installing utility lines. The first walls will begin rising within the next couple of weeks.
The complex will include six residence hall buildings plus a commons building. The first four buildings, which will open Aug. 15, will house 348 students. The final two buildings will open Dec. 15, and will house 168 students.
Demolition of Jordan Center will begin following Commencement this spring.
The apartment configurations will include units with two single bedrooms, two baths, a living room and kitchen; and units with four single bedrooms, two baths, a living room and kitchen. All units will be furnished, with washers and dryers and full access to the campus computer network. The commons building will include a living room, meeting rooms, a community kitchen and offices. The site will also include over 500 parking spaces, an outdoor sand volleyball court and a picnic area.