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