Chumash Auditorium will be renovated during the fall of 2020. As the main auditorium used on campus, Chumash Auditorium sees hundreds of reservations every year from some of the university’s largest events to club meetings. The auditorium has not undergone a large-scale renovation since the building opened in 1971. ASI is enhancing the many functions of the space while also capitalizing on advances in lighting and sound.

Acoustic-room dividers, rear projection, stage and house color-changeable lights, spotlights, catering-plating station, refinished floor, wireless improvements, new entry doors, and new entry signage.

The second floor of the University Union will be closed during construction. This project was delayed and modified due to COVID-19 impacts.

New flooring is being installed and the standing desk space will be removed in the Cal Poly Recreation Center’s Upper Exercise Room starting summer 2022.   

This project will result in new flooring that is better suited for the many students, staff, and faculty members that access the Recreation Center. The volume of traffic and use the Upper Exercise Room sees requires a flooring solution that will allow the facility to maintain the use standards that are consistent with the rest of the Recreation Center. The anticipated completion of this project is September 2022.  

New flooring will provide seamless edges that will allow for greater impact and abrasion resistance, easier maintenance, and conditions that are optimal for weight use. The removal of the desk area will also allow for additional recreation space and equipment. 

The flooring project will result in the closure of the Upper Exercise Room; the anticipated reopening date is September 2022.  

A new sprinkler system will be installed in the Julian A. McPhee University Union starting winter 2022. As a student hub on campus, the University Union serves hundreds of students every day; and with responsibility for the safety of those students—and all campus community members—the University Union must undergo a comprehensive upgrade and installment of its sprinkler system. The renewal of the facility’s fire sprinkler system will ensure the safety of all students, staff, and campus community members that utilize the University Union.

A modernized, robust fire sprinkler system that will fortify the University Union’s safety features and assure its patrons of their well-being.

During this phase of the project, the first floor of the University Union will see impacts to walkways and entrances in addition to intermittent closures throughout areas of the facility. The elevators and next door stairwell will be periodically closed throughout the project; alternate accessible entrance and wayfinding signage will be available at all entrances and exits. A construction wall will block access to the majority of the hallway between Starbucks and the gender-neutral restrooms.

Affected Rooms:

Both of the gender-neutral restrooms will be closed; visit the Cal Poly restroom map for a full list of alternate restrooms. The closest options to the UU are at the Cal Poly Recreation Center (Building 43) and the Baker Center College for Science and Mathematics (Building 52).

Both hallways will have alternate routes via a construction tunnel. Entrances from the hallway to the Craft Center and the north corner closest to Starbucks will be closed. Alternate entrances will be clearly labeled with wayfinding signage.

A new sprinkler system will be installed in the Julian A. McPhee University Union starting winter 2022. As a student hub on campus, the University Union serves hundreds of students every day; and with responsibility for the safety of those students—and all campus community members—the University Union must undergo a comprehensive upgrade and installment of its sprinkler system. The renewal of the facility’s fire sprinkler system will ensure the safety of all students, staff, and campus community members that utilize the University Union.

A modernized, robust fire sprinkler system that will fortify the University Union’s safety features and assure its patrons of their well-being.

As the installation of the sprinkler system progresses, the second floor of the University Union will see several impacts and intermittent closures throughout areas of the facility. The elevators will be periodically closed throughout the project; alternate accessible entrance and wayfinding signage will be available at all entrances and exits. A construction wall will block access to the hallway that gives way to the ASI Business Office; this will affect several rooms on the second floor of the facility.

Affected Rooms:

One of two entrances to UU217 (Student Diversity & Belonging, Safer, Club Administration) and UU216 conference room will be closed; the main entrance of the UU212 and UU212 I (ASI Business Office) will be closed; the ASI Business Office will be accessible through Chandler Lounge (UU208). Chandler Lounge will not be available for space reservations. 

The restrooms on the second floor of the University Union that are located within the affected hallway will have an alternate entrance via a construction tunnel.

The restrooms located near Starbucks on the first floor of the Julian A. McPhee University Union will be renovated to address the need for gender-neutral bathrooms, to better support a welcoming and inclusive space for all students.

Six-fixture, standalone single-use gender-neutral bathroom stalls to comply with ADA regulations, additional baby changing station, elimination of a partial wall to allow sufficient space, door hinge swap, and enlarged stall door for access to plumbing.

Convert outdoor patio into a comfortable lounge space to create a more inviting space for students.

Maximize the functionality of the space with traditional tables and chairs, as well as outdoor cushioned sofa chairs. This space also includes electrical outlets, outdoor lighting, and a tower heater.

Pool renovations and replastering must be performed every 10 to 20 years to maintain a safe swimming environment.

Replaster, retiling, and ADA ramp and deck improvements.

Provide a larger, welcoming, and functional space that meets the needs for usage requested by the Cross Cultural Centers’ students to assist in furthering the goals of the Multicultural Center.

Additional 896 square feet of space, one full-time office, six desktop computers, additional counter and laptop space, center living room with comfortable seating, meeting table, kitchenette, refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker.