CAMPUS GUIDE LEGEND
TRINITY UNIVERSITY
! Campus Facilities
! Points of Interest
1. Northrup Hall—Houses most administrative offices plus the
departments of English and modern languages and literatures.
31. Miller Fountain—Popular campus landmark, 55-feet in diameter
and set within amphitheater seating.
2. Coates University Center—Houses campus information desk, the
Commons dining facility, Tiger’s Den, campus post office, book
store, Fiesta Room, Skyline Room, plus the offices of Alumni
Relations, Counseling and Career Services, Campus Publications,
and various campus meeting rooms.
32. Coates Esplanade—Dominated by Sir Henry Moore’s "Large
Interior Form," a 16-foot bronze sculpture.
3. Ruth Taylor Complex—
3a. Ruth Taylor Music Center—Houses department of music,
classrooms, practice studios, and 320-seat recital hall.
(under construction)
34. Murchison Memorial Tower—Trinity’s most visible landmark,
the 166-foot tower contains four bronze bells that chime on the
quarter hour.
3b. Ruth Taylor Art Building—Houses the department of art
and art history including studio space for sculpture, painting,
ceramics, and photography, as well as gallery exhibition space.
(under construction)
3c. Ruth Taylor Theater—Houses the department of speech
and drama, the 500-seat Stieren Theater, and the intimate
Attic and Cafe Theaters.
4. Laurie Auditorium—Seats 2,700 and includes three levels
of parking.
5. Richardson Communications Center—Located within
the Laurie Auditorium complex. Houses the department of
communication, studios for radio/TV production, and KRTU-FM
radio station.
6. Coates Library—With more than 906,000 books and bound
periodicals, is one of the largest private libraries in the Southwest.
Houses a state-of-the-art Information Commons and Paw Prints,
the campus print facility; Archives and Rare Books Room;
Instructional Media Services.
7. Halsell Administrative Center—Houses the department of
computer science and the Information Technology Service.
8. Chapman Center—Houses the departments of business
administration, health care administration, classical studies,
economics, history, international studies, philosophy, and
religion. Includes the 254-seat Chapman Auditorium, the Great Hall,
and the Gold Room.
9. Cowles Life Science Building—Houses classrooms, science
laboratories, and the departments of sociology and anthropology,
psychology and biology.
10. Cobb-Racy Building—Houses science lecture hall, Office of
Campus Safety,
11. Moody Engineering Science Building—Houses the departments of
engineering science, chemistry, and various laboratories.
12. Marrs McLean Science Center—Houses departments of physics
and astronomy, geosciences, and mathematics. Observatory
located on roof.
13. Parker Chapel—The 600-seat sanctuary houses a 109-rank organ,
one of the largest in the Southwest. Adorned with beautiful
tapestries and other art objects. Interdenominational services are
conducted throughout the academic year.
14. Storch Memorial Building—Original University library. Remodeled
in 1980 to house departments of education and political science.
Accessibility routes and
entrances are available on
line at www.trinity.edu or
from Counseling Services.
(210) 999-7411.
PARKING LEGEND
(LOTS DESIGNATED BY LETTERS)
STUDENT AREAS: B, H, O, P,
S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, and
Orange Level in Laurie
Auditorium.
FACULTY AREAS: C, E, F, G, L,
and M; Green and Yellow
levels in Laurie Auditorium.
Faculty may park in student
lots when space is not
available in these areas.
Any lower campus area not
specifically restricted is
also available.
STAFF AREAS: All three
levels of of Laurie, plus lots F,
O, P, S, T, U, V, X, Y, Z.
Best access to
campus is from U.S. 281
McAllister Freeway
from north (airport)
or from south to
Hildebrand or
Mulberry exits.
San Antonio, Texas
ACCESSIBILITY AREAS:
Designated spaces in A, C, D,
E, G, O, S, T, U, V, Y, Z; all
three levels of Laurie; Heidi
Circle, and Prassel Hall.
VISITOR AREAS: Designated
spaces in lots A, B, E, F, G, P,
S, U, Z.
15. Elizabeth Rhea Health Services—Staffed by registered nurses.
Site of clinics three times a week. Services include nursing
assessment and care of illness, injuries, and appropriate medical
and dental referrals.
16. Holt Conference Center—Located at 106 Oakmont. Houses the
office of Conferences and Special Programs along with conference
facilities and a dining room seating 60.
17. Mabee Hall—Main campus dining facility with seating capacity
for 850.
18. Physical Plant/Central Receiving—Houses of offices of Physical
Plant and Purchasing. Includes housekeeping, central receiving,
and storage, plus three-story parking garage.
19. Witt Reception Center—Houses office of Residential Life.
33. "Conversation with Magic Stones" —Last major sculpture of
Dame Barbara Hepworth.
35. Chapman-Cowles Fountain/Sculpture—Sculpture created
by Waldine Tauch is titled "The Scholar is the Student of
the World."
36. "Man’s Evolving Images: Printing and W riting"—Dominates
the entrance foyer of Coates Library. Created by James Sicner.
! Athletic and Recreational Facilities
37. Bell Athletic Center—Contains athletic offices plus natatorium,
fitness center, steam room, sports forum, racquetball and
squash courts, dance studio, training room, and Sams Gymnasium.
38. Jesse H. Jones Recreation Area —Includes facilities for soft
ball, sand volleyball, flag football/lacrosse, basketball, soccer,
jogging, and the Meadows Pavilion.
39. Delavan Tennis Stadium—Eight tennis courts with
stadium seating.
40. Pitman Courts—Four tennis courts.
41. Varsity Tennis Stadium—Four tennis courts.
42. E. M. Stevens Stadium—Home of Tiger football.
43. E.M. Stevens Field—Home of Tiger baseball.
44. Outdoor swimming pool—Includes dressing rooms and a
covered pavilion.
45. Jogging Trail—A 3/4-mile jogging trail through landscaped
grounds on upper campus.
! Residence Halls
46. Verna McLean Residence Hall—122 rooms, one apartment,
seven lounges, five kitchens, three laundry rooms, roof top
sun deck.
47. Albert Herff Beze Residence Hall —52 rooms.
48. Herndon Residence Hall—60 rooms
49. Winn Residence Hall—90 rooms.
50. Witt Residence Hall—30 rooms.
51. Miller Residence Hall—30 rooms.
52. Calvert Residence Hall—47 rooms.
53. Murchison Residence Hall—31 rooms, one apartment,
one lounge.
54. Myrtle McFarlin Residence Hall—28 rooms and three
lounges.
55. Susanna Wesley Residence Hall—22 rooms, basement
storage two lounges.
56. Isabel McFarlin Residence Hall—22 rooms, basement
storage, two lounges.
57. North Residence Hall—36 rooms, large student lounge.
North/South foyer.
58. South Residence Hall—69 rooms.
59. Thomas Residence Hall—Eight stories, 107 rooms, one
apartment, second floor storage area, two lounges.
20. Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
60. Lightner Residence Hall—60 rooms, one apartment, and a
lounge called the "Tea Room" on the top floor.
! University Residences
61. Prassel Residence Hall—140 rooms, one apartment, game
room, basement storage, dining lounge, eleven lounges,
three kitchens.
21. 150 Oakmont Court—Residence of University president.
22. 151 Oakmont Court—Residence of vice president for
academic affairs.
Outside Emergency Phones
23. 146 Oakmont Court—Residence of vice president for advancement.
24. 138 Oakmont Court—Residence of vice president for information
resources and administrative affairs.
25. 139 Oakmont Court—Residence of vice president for
student affairs.
26. 130 Oakmont Court—Residence of vice president for fiscal affairs.
27. 115 Oakmont Court—University guest residence.
28. 538 King’s Court—Used for temporary offices.
29. 540 King’s Court—Residence of dean of students.
30. 455 E. Rosewood Ave.—Residence of University chaplain.
CONFERENCES/SPECIAL
PROGRAMS: Lot D and by
arrangement.
ADMISSIONS / FINANCIAL
AID: Lot Z
08/04
One Trinity Place • San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200
CAMPUS GUIDE LEGEND
! Points of Interest
! Campus Facilities
31. Miller Fountain—Popular campus landmark, 55-feet in diameter
and set within amphitheater seating.
1. Northrup Hall—Houses most administrative offices plus the
departments of English and modern languages and literatures.
2. Coates University Center—Houses campus information desk, the
Commons dining facility, Tiger’s Den, campus post office, book
store, Fiesta Room, Skyline Room, plus the offices of Alumni
Relations, Counseling and Career Services, Campus Publications,
and various campus meeting rooms.
3. Ruth Taylor Fine Arts Center—
3a. Smith Music Building—Houses department of music,
classrooms, practice studios, and 320-seat recital hall.
3b. Dicke Art Building—Houses the department of art
and art history including studio space for sculpture, painting,
ceramics, and photography, as well as gallery exhibition space.
3c. Ruth Taylor Theater —Houses the department of speech
and drama, the 500-seat Stieren Theater, and the intimate
Attic and Cafe Theaters.
4. Laurie Auditorium—Seats 2,700 and includes three levels
of parking.
5. Richardson Communications Center—Located within
the Laurie Auditorium complex. Houses the department of
communication, studios for radio/TV production, and KRTU-FM
radio station.
6. Coates Library—With more than 906,000 books and bound
periodicals, is one of the largest private libraries in the Southwest.
Houses a state-of-the-art Information Commons and Paw Prints,
the campus print facility; Archives and Rare Books Room;
Instructional Media Services.
7. Halsell Building—Houses the department of
computer science and the Information Technology Service.
8. Chapman Center—Houses the departments of business
administration, health care administration, classical studies,
economics, history, international studies, philosophy, and
religion. Includes the 254-seat Chapman Auditorium, the Great Hall,
and the Gold Room.
9. Cowles Life Science Building—Houses classrooms, science
laboratories, and the departments of sociology and anthropology,
psychology and biology.
10. Cobb-Racy Building—Houses science lecture hall, Office of
Campus Safety,
11. Moody Engineering Science Building—Houses the departments of
engineering science, chemistry, and various laboratories.
12. Marrs McLean Science Center—Houses departments of physics
and astronomy, geosciences, and mathematics. Observatory
located on roof.
13. Parker Chapel—The 600-seat sanctuary houses a 109-rank organ,
one of the largest in the Southwest. Adorned with beautiful
tapestries and other art objects. Interdenominational services are
conducted throughout the academic year.
14. Storch Memorial Building—Original University library. Remodeled
in 1980 to house departments of education and political science.
Accessibility routes and
entrances are available on
line at www.trinity.edu or
from Counseling Services.
(210) 999-7491.
15. Elizabeth Rhea Health Services—Staffed by registered nurses.
Site of clinics three times a week. Services include nursing
assessment and care of illness, injuries, and appropriate medical
and dental referrals.
16. Holt Conference Center—Located at 106 Oakmont. Houses the
office of Conferences and Special Programs along with conference
facilities and a dining room seating 60.
17. Mabee Hall—Main campus dining facility with seating capacity
for 850.
PARKING LEGEND
(LOTS DESIGNATED BY LETTERS)
San Antonio, Texas
33. "Conversation with Magic Stones" —Last major sculpture of
Dame Barbara Hepworth.
34. Murchison Memorial Tower—Trinity’s most visible landmark,
the 166-foot tower contains four bronze bells that chime on the
quarter hour.
35. Chapman-Cowles Fountain/Sculpture—Sculpture created
by Waldine Tauch is titled "The Scholar is the Student of
the World."
36. "Man’s Evolving Images: Printing and W riting"—Dominates
the entrance foyer of Coates Library. Created by James Sicner.
! Athletic and Recreational Facilities
37. Bell Athletic Center—Contains athletic offices plus natatorium,
fitness center, steam room, sports forum, racquetball and
squash courts, dance studio, training room, and Sams Gymnasium.
38. Jesse H. Jones Recreation Area —Includes facilities for soft
ball, sand volleyball, flag football/lacrosse, basketball, soccer,
jogging, and the Meadows Pavilion.
39. Delavan Tennis Stadium—Eight tennis courts with
stadium seating.
40. Pitman Courts—Four tennis courts.
41. Varsity Tennis Stadium—Four tennis courts.
42. Trinity University Football Stadium—Home of Tiger football.
43. Trinity University Baseball Field—Home of Tiger baseball.
44. Outdoor swimming pool—Includes dressing rooms and a
covered pavilion.
45. Jogging Trail—A 3/4-mile jogging trail through landscaped
grounds on upper campus.
! Residence Halls
46. Verna McLean Residence Hall—122 rooms, one apartment,
seven lounges, five kitchens, three laundry rooms, roof top
sun deck.
47. Albert Herff Beze Residence Hall —52 rooms.
48. Herndon Residence Hall—60 rooms
49. Winn Residence Hall—90 rooms.
50. Witt Residence Hall—30 rooms.
51. Miller Residence Hall—30 rooms.
52. Calvert Residence Hall—47 rooms.
53. Murchison Residence Hall—31 rooms, one apartment,
one lounge.
54. Myrtle McFarlin Residence Hall—28 rooms and three
lounges.
55. Susanna Wesley Residence Hall—22 rooms, basement
storage two lounges.
56. Isabel McFarlin Residence Hall—22 rooms, basement
storage, two lounges.
57. North Residence Hall—36 rooms, large student lounge.
North/South foyer.
58. South Residence Hall—69 rooms.
59. Thomas Residence Hall—Eight stories, 107 rooms, one
apartment, second floor storage area, two lounges.
STUDENT AREAS: B, H, O, P,
S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, and
Orange Level in Laurie
Auditorium.
19. Witt Reception Center—Houses office of Residential Life.
20. Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
60. Lightner Residence Hall—60 rooms, one apartment, and a
lounge called the "Tea Room" on the top floor.
FACULTY AREAS: C, E, F, G, L,
and M; Green and Yellow
levels in Laurie Auditorium.
Faculty may park in student
lots when space is not
available in these areas.
Any lower campus area not
specifically restricted is
also available.
! University Residences
61. Prassel Residence Hall—140 rooms, one apartment, game
room, basement storage, dining lounge, eleven lounges,
three kitchens.
STAFF AREAS: All three
levels of of Laurie, plus lots F,
O, P, S, T, U, V, X, Y, Z.
Best access to
campus is from U.S. 281
McAllister Freeway
from north (airport)
or from south to
Hildebrand or
Mulberry exits.
18. Physical Plant/Central Receiving—Houses of offices of Physical
Plant and Purchasing. Includes housekeeping, central receiving,
and storage, plus three-story parking garage.
32. Coates Esplanade—Dominated by Sir Henry Moore’s "Large
Interior Form," a 16-foot bronze sculpture.
ACCESSIBILITY AREAS:
Designated spaces in A, C, D,
E, G, O, S, T, U, V, Y, Z; all
three levels of Laurie; Heidi
Circle, and Prassel Hall.
VISITOR AREAS: Designated
spaces in lots A, B, E, F, G, P,
S, U, Z.
21. 150 Oakmont Court—Residence of University president.
22. 151 Oakmont Court—Residence of vice president for
academic affairs.
Outside Emergency Phones
23. 146 Oakmont Court—Residence of vice president for advancement.
24. 138 Oakmont Court—Residence of vice president for information
resources and administrative affairs.
25. 139 Oakmont Court—Residence of vice president for
student affairs.
26. 130 Oakmont Court—Residence of vice president for fiscal affairs.
27. 115 Oakmont Court—University guest residence.
28. 538 King’s Court—Used for temporary offices.
29. 540 King’s Court—Residence of dean of students.
30. 455 E. Rosewood Ave.—Residence of University chaplain.
CONFERENCES/SPECIAL
PROGRAMS: Lot D and by
arrangement.
ADMISSIONS / FINANCIAL
AID: Lot Z
One Trinity Place • San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200