Here's a summary of some of the major work planned and ongoing for summer 2025 and beyond.
New Lecture Hall
Work to establish a road for construction traffic associated with the new Lecture Hall will take place this summer. The road will provide access from Bunn Hill Road to Clearview Drive so construction vehicles will not run through main campus roadways. The bus stop on the Lecture Hall site across from the Academic Complex will be moved adjacent to lot L near Hinman. Construction of the Lecture Hall will begin this summer with completion slated for Fall 2027.
Oneida Hall renovation
Renovation of Oneida Hall will begin after Commencement. This is a critical maintenance project that will include asbestos abatement, rehabilitation and new layout for bathrooms, replacement of mechanical systems, new flooring, ceilings and lighting. Work will be complete for the fall 2026 semester.
New residential hall
This building will be located between the CIW and Mountainview communities. Some site work, including fencing will take place before students arrive for the fall 2025 semester with major construction expected to begin in late 2025.
Storefront/facade study work affects Library Tower and Administration Building entrances beginning May 19
Storefront/facade study work will affect Library Tower and Administration Building entrances will begin Monday, May 19. In general, the work will involve some investigation of building columns and removal of pavers followed by repair. Contractors will mobilize and install fencing and overhead protection at the Library Tower entrance beginning May 19. One set of doors on the left side as you approach the Library Tower will be offline during the work. The contractor will use a swing stage (similar to a window washer) to perform work. To power the swing stage, a generator will be located at the northwest corner of the building. There will be 12' of access between this project's fence and the Chenango Room project fence for pedestrian access. Some spaces in lot C will be offline at various times for equipment deliveries. .This work is scheduled to be completed July 3.
Work will also begin Monday, May 19 at the entrance to the Administration Building.
Protection will be set up around the entrance and there will be a truck on the walkway
in front of the building for tools/equipment. The left hand entrance door will be
offline during the work. . Work will be complete July 3.
Chenango Room Addition
Construction of the addition to the Chenango Room will continue this summer. Demo and abatement are currently ongoing. Work includes a second-story addition housing a re-imagined Chenango Room and a dedicated event space including a terrace and outdoor seating. Panera Bread will occupy the Einstein Bros. Bagel space which is now housed temporarily at John Arthur Cafe'. Here's a story about the project.
East Gym Addition
This project is well underway. The steel frame of the building is going up. FitSpace will close after Commencement and new flooring will be installed this summer and be complete for the fall 2025 semester. The 75,000 square foot addition includes three new gym courts, an expanded FitSpace, an elevated running track, and associated auxiliary spaces. The project will enhance the Recreation Center. Overall construction is expected to be complete in fall 2026. More information about the project can be found in this article.
Plaza Deck paver replacement/upgrades
The Plaza Deck project will continue through summer 2025. Work areas will continue to shift as work is completed in some areas and gets underway in other areas. The project will create an expanded seating area, improved walkways and art panels. Substantial completion is set for fall 2025. A story about the project is available here.
Science 3 renovation
Phase 2 and phase 3 of the Science 3 renovation will get underway this summer. Work entails gutting existing spaces and providing new laboratories, classrooms and offices. Electrical, plumbing, fire and mechanical systems will be upgraded.
Brandywine/Choconut refurbishments
Modest updates including painting, fin tubes and carpeting will take place. Work will begin after Commencement and be complete for the fall 2025 semester.
Co-Rec area improvements
Work on these projects is expected to start following Commencement.
- A new turf field will be installed at Mountainview College
- Volleyball courts will be refurbished at Newing, Dickinson and Mountainview. Work includes new lighting, netting and sand.
- These projects will be complete by the fall 2025 semester.
Hillside Community work
There will be some updating of showers and countertops in Palisades, Belmont, Catskill and Saratoga in the Hillside Community. This work will take place from July 1 to August 9. Repairs will also be made to some exterior landings and stairs.
Marcy Hall
Refinishing of shower stills will take place in Marcy Hall from May 19 through July 1.
Memorial Courtyard
Blue stone pavers will be replaced and a new planting plan will be installed. The work will take place this summer and be complete by early August.
Lot M1 Expansion
Spaces will be added to lot M1 along the Connector Road and parking in the lot will be reoriented creating an additional 100 spaces. Schedule information will be shared once it's available.
Science 2 teaching labs
Chemistry teaching labs in Science 2 will be renovated. Work will begin following Commencement and be complete for the fall 2025 semester.
East Gym Track
A full reconstruction of the track and associated areas will take place including storage space, scoreboard, bleachers and lighting. Work will begin in fall 2025.
NAR expansion
A 5,400 square foot addition will be constructed at the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center. The work is not expected to begin until Fall 2025.