Project Timeline
When was the Future U fee increase approved?
April 2023
Where will the majority of ASI offices move?
PH1 & FO5
Name one alternative food option during relocation
Kitchen trailers, Fooda, vending machines, food trucks, coffee box, etc.
Why is this project happening?
The USU is in dire need of infrastructure updates, modernization, expansions, etc.
How much is the USU fee per semester (spring 2025)?
$220
When will the USU officially close?
August 2025
It will relocate to Student Health Services
Where will the Coffee Box be located?
College of Business lawn
What benefits will students get from a new USU?
More space, Student Resource Centers, Wellness Center, more food options, more study/lounge space, Parent Family Lounge, Games Center, etc.
How much will the USU fee increase?
$284
When will construction be complete?
May 2028
Where will Esports be located?
First floor of the library
What vendors will be in the kitchen trailers?
Nugget, Coffee Bean, Subway, and Carls Jr.
When will the new accessibility pathways be complete on the east Friendship Walk Stairs?
Why is the fee increase starting in fall?
To save students money on the overall project ($10 million) and to lower the cost of the fee increase.
When does the student fee increase begin for the Future U?
Fall 2025
What are two locations for temporary meeting spaces?
The Pointe and the Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center
What is one hot food vendor students will be able to find on campus?
InstaChef
How does the USU fee compare to other CSUs?
Currently we are ranked 16th. The fee increase will tie us with Sonoma for 1st place.
What is the first phase of construction?
Friendship Walk Stairs on April 14, 2025.
Will services and resources be available even though the building is going offline for construction?
Yes
What will happen to The Outpost during construction?
Nothing. The Outpost will remain operational during construction.
How many students utilize some sort of financial aid at LBSU?
Over 70% of LBSU students use financial aid.
What does the USU fee pay for?
Building operations of the USU and SRWC, staffing, programs, services, construction, building improvements and repairs. The majority of the fee goes towards student staff.