The Building E College Center, which broke ground in November 2025, is a transformative project that will become the pulse of student life on the Liberal Arts Campus. The new three-story, 62,823-square-foot facility will replace the existing Building E and serve as a vibrant hub for student engagement, academic support, and community connection. The new college center will bring together vital services including Student Life, Basic Needs, Viking Vault, the Family Center, International Center, Student Affairs, First Year Experience, and the Social Justice Intercultural Center. The building will also feature the campus cafeteria, an amphitheater, outdoor seating, flexible event spaces, and the modern design honors the Liberal Arts Campus’ past and moves to a modern inclusive future.

The total project budget is $94 million, and is designed to achieve US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification. Achieving the LEED Gold Certification means the new college center will operate with lower energy use, reduced environmental impact, and a more comfortable, healthier environment for everyone who uses it.

The project team includes HPI Architecture as the building architect and ProWest Constructors as the general contractor. LBCCD’s bond management company, the Cordoba Corporation, oversees project management for LBCC.

Status: In Construction
Schedule: Estimated completion Fall 2027
Funding Source: Measure LB and Measure E