NAB First Floor Plan
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NAB Second Floor Plan
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NAB Third Floor Plan
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NAB standard office
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Physical Education Building
A transformative makeover of Penn State Abington's Physical Education Building is underway with a targeted completion date of September 2027. The $25 million project includes a full renovation of the existing 46,483-square-foot building plus 6,017 square feet of new infill construction, with an expected opening of fall 2027.
The design honors the building's existing concrete-framed architecture while meeting modern campus needs, bringing fitness spaces toward the building's exterior to fill them with natural light and create an energetic presence on campus.
Key Elements
- A renovated gym, auxiliary gym, weight and training rooms with team spaces designed to support student-athletes and coaching staff.
- The second floor will feature fitness and cardio equipment along the exterior of the building to maximize natural light.
- A redesigned main entrance and welcoming public commons area with outdoor seating and improved campus connectivity.
- Upgraded locker rooms, restrooms, and public spaces to meet current accessibility standards.
- Fully air-conditioning the building will significantly expand its capacity for summer use and events.
More details are available in this Penn State News article.
Memorial Field Turf Field Replacement
Targeted Completion: July 17, 2026*
Construction began in early June 2026 to replace the artificial turf field at Memorial Field, a shared-use facility open to Penn State Abington and its NCAA Division III teams, the Abington School District, and the community.
About Memorial Field
- NEW Artificial turf with track
- Field house
- Tennis courts, softball field, practice field
The initial $5 million renovation of Memorial Field was completed in 2015 after Penn State Abington signed a 25-year lease, renewable for two more decades, with the Abington School District. It came at no cost to the school district or local taxpayers.
Penn State Abington shares maintenance and security with the school district, which administers a permitting process for outside organizations to use the site.
*Subject to change due to weather, ground conditions, and changes in work
New Academic Building
Construction Cam
Construction began 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 on the southwest edge of the campus (Google Maps: 40.115323726464496, -75.11325453404417).
About the New Academic Building
- Three-story building with 85,554 square feet
- 17 classrooms
- Four laboratories
- Collaborative spaces
- Faculty offices
- Student support spaces
- Cost: $68 million
- Completion: June 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. See below for floor plans of the new building.
Why Does Penn State Abington Need a New Academic Building?
- To offer 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.
- To continue investing in our facilities, our people, and our community.
Biology Labs
Updated biology lab 2025 located in Woodland 243.
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Students enrolled in biology courses are benefiting from the $5 million renovation of existing labs and the addition of a new lab. Hands-on training combined with small class sizes and individual attention prepares students for a wide variety of careers in the sciences.
Questions?
Questions about the construction process? Please send an email to [email protected], and we will respond as soon as possible.