Tentative Construction Dates

  • Monday, May 2: Ramp construction begins for new entry on the east side of Tutt South
  • Tuesday, May 17: Be prepared for construction fencing and heavy equipment (and associated noise) on the Armstrong Quad and around the current library building.
  • Monday, May 23: Digging new parking lot west of Mathias Hall
  • Wednesday, June 1: Delivery of Mod Pod (scheduled opening July 1)
  • Crews have already transplanted trees from the construction areas near Palmer Hall to outside Slocum Hall.

Parking

  • During the summer, parking in any college lot is free and available without a permit. Parking in the Tutt Library C-1 lot, Nevada E-1 lot, and Armstrong C-2 lots will be limited.
  • We have submitted a parking plan for the fall to the City of Colorado Springs and anticipate an update within a few weeks.
  • Campus Safety will send information about applying for academic year parking permits once the city has approved the parking plan.

Study Spaces

  • During Blocks A and B, study space is available in Tutt South and Worner Campus Center during regular hours of operation.
  • View designated study spaces and hours of availability for the 2016-17 academic year.
  • The plan for study spaces includes a campus shuttle, Campus Safety patrols, and extended hours of operation.

Book Retrieval

  • Library users may request materials through the “Tiger” online library catalog.
  • A detailed process and summer schedule for retrieval of library materials will be available before the end of Block 8.
  • Special Collections, current periodicals, new books, leisure reading, the Art Reading Room, reference books, DVDs, and reserved materials will be accessible in Tutt South throughout the construction.