Campus Center

Our Mission

The Campus Center, a facility of 120,000 square feet, serves as an active, safe, and inclusive campus community center for a mostly residential campus of approximately 4,500 students. We are a catalyst 
for campus engagement through the support of co-curricular activities and encourage interaction among all members of the IC community.  

Our Vision

The Campus Center serves all members of the campus - students, faculty, staff,  administrators, alumni and guests.  It is the heart of the Ithaca College campus, enhancing the student experience and promoting student success. 

Building History

1960, Howard Dillingham, our fourth president, broke ground on South Hill for the first building on the new campus--the Campus Center, known then as Egbert Union.  The building opened in 1965 and was named Egbert Union, in honor of the college's first president.

The building was renovated in 1987, and Phillips Hall was added to the facility.  At this time, it was officially dedicated as the Campus Center.

Today, the Campus Center provides many of the services, conveniences, and amenities members of the college community need in their daily lives on campus.

Building Overview

• 120,000 sq. ft. Facility 
• Event Spaces (Emerson Suites, Clark Lounge, Klingenstein Lounge, IC Square) 
• Four Meeting Rooms (Cayuga Lake Room, Ithaca Falls Room, Six Mile Creek Room, Taughannock Falls Room) 
• Dining Hall and Retail Dining Locations 
• Home to Many Student Supporting Offices and Services 
• Rec Center/Game Room 
• Prunty’s Pantry (IC Food Pantry)

Building Policies

• Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.
• No rollerblades, bikes, scooters, or skateboards are to be used within the facility.
• Smoking is not permitted in the building.
• Only those over the age of 21 may consume alcohol and only in locations where bar service is provided at a registered event.
• Animals are not allowed in the facility, with the exception of service and guide dogs.
• Persons wishing to advertise/solicit on campus must file for a permit in the Office of Student Engagement.

Bulletin boards are provided for posting information regarding campus events by academic departments, administrative offices, intercollegiate athletics, and recognized student organizations.  Advertisements must clearly identify the sponsoring group and must include contact information.  Taping, nailing, tacking, decorating, or adding anything to walls, ceilings, or floors is prohibited.