Memorial Union

University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, North Dakota

The University of North Dakota Memorial Union gives students a new place to study, connect, dine, and enjoy the outdoors. The new facility features a twostory atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing ample natural light and campus views. The 155,000 square-foot student center includes space for quiet lounge and meeting areas on the third floor, a lofted overlook and collaboration spaces on the second floor, and the ground level is the hub for student life. This floor includes dining, entertainment, ballroom spaces, gaming lounge, retail, and student support resources.

The design team for the new Memorial Union also focused on wellness and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors inside and out. Not only are views to the outside prominent, but there is also ample green space with gardens and lawn for student enjoyment.

Project at a Glance

Completion: 2022

Size: 155,000 SF

Cost: $80,000,000

Project Type: New Facility