Craig Campus Construction News & Updates

In the fall of 2008 Colorado Northwestern broke ground for a new campus that will be built in Craig.  Phase I is a 38 acre parcel that will be developed for a variety of buildings.  Currently two of the first three buildings are in the design stage.  In December of 2009 the plans for the Academic and Career Technical buildings will be put out to bid for construction.  Anticipated start date for the construction is Spring of 2010.  The 14,000 sq.ft. Career Technical Building, designed to allow students to develop practical skills, will house the Power Plant Technology, Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, and Industrial Electrician programs. Additionally, the Mine Safety Training program and specialized mine training for local and regional mines will be located in this facility.  The anticipated occupancy for this building is August of 2011.

The second building will be a 70,000 sq.ft. Academic Building.  This facility will be home to all of our general academic programs including Nursing.  This building will have several large and medium classrooms, science laboratories, a library, an adult learning assistance center and a student lounge area.  The anticipated occupancy for this building is August 2011.

The third building which will soon go out to design is the first of six, 32 bed residence hall for students.  The facility will have eight, four person pods.  Each pod will have two double bedrooms, study/TV room, a full kitchen, and shower facilities.  The anticipated occupancy for this August 2011.

Colorado Northwestern is excited about this expansion and we look forward to providing a modern facility for our students to pursue their educational goals.