The new South Quad will be home to the School of Business and The SITE, a general academic building, as well as The Grove, a new residence hall that is now open. These facilities will support students’ learning and social development while providing faculty state-of-the-art facilities for research, advanced pedagogy, and immersive learning approaches that model future careers for students. In addition, each of the three buildings has been designed to be LEED certified as part of the university's sustainability efforts.
May 1, 2025
The SITE, the new general academic building on the South Quad.
This 137,000-square-foot academic building, The SITE, which stands for science, innovation, technology and exploration, will feature state-of-the-art wet and dry labs, space to expand Quinnipiac’s computing programs, new classrooms, collaborative spaces for breakout and group study, and offices for deans and faculty. In addition, the building will house a modern auditorium to seat more than 700 people for both university and community events.
The new School of Business building on the South Quad.
Home to future business leaders and entrepreneurs, the 79,000-square-foot School of Business will feature a Business Innovation Hub as an incubator to build and test new ideas; a financial technology center where students will use cutting-edge trading platforms, investment tools and data systems; faculty offices; and flexible lecture and event spaces that can seat up to 150 people to facilitate large and small gatherings. An environmentally conscious central energy plant also will be housed below the new School of Business.
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The outdoor courtyard in The Grove residence hall.
The residence hall, which opened in Fall 2024, includes singles and doubles, accommodates more residential students on campus and enriches the living-learning experience. Carefully designed to promote extracurricular opportunities for students, the air-conditioned building includes group gathering spaces, lounges and an outdoor courtyard to help build community while also advancing career readiness and emotional wellbeing.
Take a video tour of The Grove with Rebekah. Check out the lounge areas, amenities, common areas, kitchens, courtyard and bedrooms.
The South Quad — like the new Recreation and Wellness Center — will be built with the environment and sustainability in mind.
Attention is being given to promoting a healthy regional ecosystem that stimulates students, faculty and staff to practice sustainable behaviors in their personal and professional lives.
Virtually every detail has been planned to benefit area habitats, including native species of plants, rain gardens, water-runoff prevention measures, and lights that reduce light pollution. A new water-filtration system will also ensure that any water leaving the area is clean.
The three buildings will be constructed within existing space on the Mount Carmel Campus, located between Tator Hall and the current College of Arts and Sciences on the southern part of campus.
