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Student Union & Student Services Center

Arts Promenade & Coffee Structure

Student Union and Student Services Center

Construction Timeline: Buildings February 2025 - Fall 2027
The Student Services building will be built on the footprint of the current B 100 building, while the Student Union will be built immediately to the Southeast of the current Student Services Center, between B 300 and the Gym. 

At the completion of the Student Services Center and the Student Union, the existing Student Services Center building will be demolished, creating space for a large grass quad capable of seating 3,000 people for graduation.

  • New building with two levels, measuring 54,000 gross square feet
  • It will be two stories tall (36 feet) with a steel frame and precast concrete exterior.
  • The south and west sides will feature large glass curtain walls to maximize natural light.
  • The lobby will be a two-story space, creating a welcoming and dramatic entry.
  • The second floor will feature a large outdoor terrace with views of the new quad.
  • The Student Services Center will offer essential support for our students, including:
    • Outreach
    • Admissions & Records
    • Financial Aid & Scholarships
    • Student Payment Services
    • Disability Support Programs and Services & Testing Center
    • Veterans Services Center
    • Career & Transfer Center
    • Counseling
    • Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
    • Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)
    • California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKS)
    • International Student Programs
  • The project will be designed to LEED Gold equivalency
  • Upgrading the Powerhouse 2 heating and cooling system
  • Gross Square Footage: 54,000 sf
  • Assignable Square Footage: 47,437 sf

Map of Student Services Center Construction Area
  • The Student Union will be built similarly to the Student Services Center, with a steel frame and precast concrete exterior.
  • The west and north sides will have large glass curtain walls to provide an open and inviting feel.
  • The new Student Union will be a hub of student life, featuring:
    • A spacious cafeteria with two-story-high ceilings
    • A modern bookstore
    • Multipurpose Room
    • Office of Student Rights and Grievances
    • Office of Student Life & Equity
    • Associated Students of IVC (ASIVC)
  • The project will be designed to LEED Gold equivalency
  • Gross Square Footage: 31,300 sf
  • Assignable Square Footage: 30,362 sf

Map of Student Union Construction Area

What to Expect During Construction

  • FEB. 2025 — Demolition of the B 100 building to begin.
  • FEB. 3 — Parking Lot 9 will be closed; additional staff and ADA parking stalls will be added to Lots 5, 8, and 10 to mitigate the closure of Lot 9.
  • FEB. 10
    • Fencing for the project will be installed.
    • Bus Stop Relocation: the bus stop on College Dr. will be temporarily relocated to Irvine Center Drive. The college is working closely with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to establish a new permanent bus stop between Lots 5 and 6. More details will be shared as they are finalized.
  • FEB. 24 - MARCH 4
    • Lot 10 will remain open but with a reduced number of available parking stalls due to ongoing construction. We encourage students, faculty, and staff to consider using alternative parking lots whenever possible during this time.
  • JUL. 15 - 25
    • To ensure safety, the sidewalk between the new Student Services Center construction site and Building B 200 will be temporarily closed from Tuesday, July 15 through Friday, July 25. This closure is necessary while structural steel is erected in close proximity to that walkway. Signage and alternative route information will be posted to help guide students, faculty, and staff during this period.

Relocations Due to Construction

  • IVC Bookstore: relocated to BSTIC 101 as of January 2025

  • The Spot: Center for Basic Needs (Food Resource Center): will close their current location in the B 100 building on February 4, and will reopen at the Student Activities Center on February 10, 2025.

     

Arts Promenade and Coffee Structure

Construction Timeline: December 16, 2024 – August 2025
The Arts Promenade and Coffee Structure will create a vibrant new space for art, connection, and innovation at Irvine Valley College.

  • Large outdoor “working” spaces for arts students
  • Improved walkways, secure backstage areas, and sustainable landscaping connecting the Arts Village and Performing Arts Center
  • Areas for meditation, study, and collaboration
  • A new coffee structure with shaded seating for up to 50 patrons, offering a variety of refreshments

Map of Construction Area

What to Expect During Construction

  • DEC. 16, 2024 — Construction fencing will be in place, rerouting foot traffic around the site. Fencing may occasionally expand temporarily. Please allow extra time to cross campus and refer to campus maps for alternate routes.
     
  • MAR. 11-18, 2025 — Grinding and resurfacing of the fire lane will take place. Follow posted signs and allow extra time to cross campus.
     
  • APR. 28, 2025 — Restrooms will be closed in Music and Dance, Visual Arts and the exterior restrooms in the Health and Wellness Center. Work is expected to complete early May 1.
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