New Academic Building

Rendering of building

Rendering of the new academic building at Penn State Abington. View from Cloverly Lane.

Credit: Penn State

Construction will begin in August 2024 on the first new academic building at Penn State Abington in more than 50 years. The building will be located facing Cloverly Lane at the southwest corner of the campus (Google Maps: 40.115323726464496, -75.11325453404417).

About the New Academic Building

  • Three-story building totaling 85,554 square feet
  • 17 classrooms
  • Four laboratories
  • Art studio space
  • Faculty offices
  • Student support spaces
  • Cost: $68 million
  • Completion Date: April 2026

This state-of-the-art building is the culmination of a collaboration among experts at Penn State Abington and Penn State University Park, Abington Township officials, and local residents. 

Project outline

Schedule Milestones

September 2024

  • Mobilization
  • Demolition

October 2024

  • Bulk Excavation

November 2024

  • Concrete Foundations

March 2025

  • Steel Erection

June 2025

  • Building Exterior

Spring 2026

  • Substantial Completion
Credit: Penn State

Why Does Penn State Abington Need a New Academic Building?

  • To keep Penn State Abington competitive in the higher education ecosystem by offering students a world-class Penn State education.
  • To fulfill Penn State's land-grant mission through innovative and affordable degree programs and co-curricular opportunities for residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • To continue investing in our facilities, our people, and our community.

Questions about the construction process? Please send an email to [email protected] and we will respond as soon as possible.