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PDC Student Success Center Project
Dear Campus Community,
 
As announced last month, construction for the new Student Success Center Project at the Palm Desert Campus is starting. The project is located on the east side of Berger Circle.  Phase I Construction, will begin Monday, June 2, 2025.
 
Construction will advance in 3 phases; project site fencing will be modified as the project progresses, notifications to the campus community will be provided prior to fencing modifications, attached is phase -1 of the temporary construction fencing.
 
Areas affected by Construction: Phase-1
 
Construction fencing shall restrict unauthorized access into the construction site. Please exercise caution when traveling around the construction site and follow all construction signage.
 
In Phase I, a portion of parking Lot B will be within the construction fencing area.
 
Please reference the project map below. The Disruption Plan highlights pedestrian paths, vehicular paths and construction fence placement for Phase 1. Further construction notices will be shared as the project progresses.
 
Please direct any questions to Sam Girgis, Project Manager, Facilities Planning, Design and Construction, via email at usama.cost@csusb.edu, or via phone at 909-537-4381.
Palm Desert Campus map depicting construction and closure areas.
Performing Arts Building Annex Project Disruption Plan

Construction for the new Performing Arts Building Annex project at the front of the campus is well underway.  Please see below for updated disruption information for this project.

Updated: October 15, 2025

Phase 1.5: Construction is progressing. Work is scheduled to be completed in November 2025. 

Areas affected by Construction: Phase-1.5:

  • A temporary construction fence will be installed along the east and south side of the existing Performing Arts building. Some of the seating area will not be available in front of the building for a portion of the project.  
  • The SSD cart and pedestrians will use the outer sidewalk north of the building along the back side of Faculty Office building, and along the front of Student Union South just east of the building.
  • Building access will remain open for two entrances at the front east side of the building, and the rear west side of the building. A minimum of 2 entrances will always remain open.
  • Signage will be posted on site for any re-routing. Construction fencing shall restrict unauthorized access to the construction site. Please exercise caution when traveling around the construction site and follow all posted signage.
  • The current northwest construction fence boundary is located on the area west of the existing Performing Arts building. This fence continues to restrict access to the existing Performing Arts loading dock and a section of the service road. Deliveries to the existing Performing Arts will continue to be relocated to a temporary drop-off zone on the north side of the building. This will be in effect during construction only and is to be used for official deliveries only.
  • Signage will be posted on site for any re-routing. Construction fencing shall restrict unauthorized access to the construction site. Please exercise caution when traveling around the construction site and follow all posted signage. 

Please reference the disruption map below. The Disruption Plan highlights pedestrian paths, vehicular paths and construction fencing for this project. Further construction notices will be shared as the project progresses.

Please direct any questions to Christina Rivera, Project Manager, Facilities Planning, Design and Construction, via email at christina.rivera@csusb.edu, or via phone at 909-537-4406.

Thank you,

Facilities Planning, Design and Construction

Campus map depicting areas of construction related to the Performing Arts Building Annex project.

 

 

Emergency Hydronic Pipe Repair

In order to address critical repairs to hydronic lines under the landscape areas next to the College of Education building and the Student Union North building, and in Vault 13 near Parking Structure 2 (East), construction in these areas is planned to begin Thursday, January 22, 2026, and is anticipated to last 8 weeks.

Updated: February 5, 2026

Construction fencing shall restrict unauthorized access into the construction site. Please exercise caution when traveling around the construction site and follow all construction signage.

Please reference the attached project map. The Disruption Plan highlights pedestrian paths, vehicular paths and construction fence placement. Further construction notices will be shared as the project progresses.

Please direct any questions to Sabrina Leman, Exec. Director, Facilities Planning, Design and Construction, via email at sabrina.leman@csusb.edu or via phone at 909-537-3182.

Campus map depicting construction areas.
Campus Marquee Screen Replacement
Construction to replace the campus Marquee screen display will begin on February 9, 2026. This project will include replacing our outdoor electronic message center to improve reliability and long-term performance. Please see below for disruption information for this project.
Please refer to the disruption map. This work is scheduled to begin on February 9, 2026, and end by February 15, 2026. 
 
Areas affected by Construction:
  • Pedestrian access will remain open to and from the bus stops.
  • Access to the plaza around the marquee will remain open.
  • The existing display will be offline during removal and installation.
  • Access to Parking Lot C will remain open.
  • The SSD cart path is not impacted by this project.
  • Signage will be posted on site for any re-routing. Please exercise caution when traveling around the construction site and follow all the posted signage.

 

Please reference the disruption plan for this project. The Disruption Plan highlights pedestrian paths, vehicular paths, and construction fencing for this project. Further construction notices will be shared as the project progresses.
 
Please direct any questions to Christina Rivera, Project Manager, Facilities Planning, Design and Construction, via email at christina.rivera@csusb.edu, or via phone at 909-537-4406.
Campus map depicting areas of construction.