San Bernardino Valley College breaks ground on Student Services Building

San Bernardino Valley College recently broke ground on a new Student Services building. The ceremony, held October 3, is traditionally used to kick off construction which is expected to be completed in April 2027.

The $117 million, 102,691-square-foot building is replacing the 1970 Liberal Arts building and is designed to be a one-stop hub for student resources. It will house classrooms; tutoring, assembly, and collaboration spaces; offices; a conference room; counseling and matriculation resources; and health and wellness services.

“When this building is finished it will be the front door to our college — a welcoming front door,” said San Bernardino Community College District Chancellor Diana Z. Rodriguez.

Builders are aiming for LEED Platinum certification, the highest rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. The building’s sustainability features include concrete ceilings, walls, and floors; vertical windows; easy access to public transportation; trees; and native landscaping. The architect is CannonDesign and the contractor is McCarthy.

Construction is funded by the $470 million ballot Measure CC, which passed in 2018, and the $500 million Measure M, which passed in 2008. Rodriguez said projects like the Students Services building have generated $200 million in local economic activity, including hiring local construction workers.