Middle Tennessee State University Student Union

Campus Hubs Serve as Multi-Use Gathering Space
The Student Union, a 198,000 SF, three-story facility functions as a gathering space for more than 26,000 students on Middle Tennessee State University’s campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The atrium design provides an abundance of natural light, clear organization of building, connection to a new quad outside, and a multitude of different types of student gathering spaces on the ground floor.

A true hub of the campus, the Student Union houses a food court, dining areas, game room, movie theater, as well as multiple lounge and study areas. MTSU’s Student Union aims to enhance campus life and advance the University’s educational mission. Many student organizations and several Division of Student Affairs offices are located within The Union. Students can easily access the university bookstore and a small market inside the facility.

Community
Students are seeking to collect experiences, not things. As such, shared amenities that benefit the larger group and offer greater variety are more appealing than a smaller offering dedicated solely to the individual.

Connection
Students are highly social and are group-oriented. Whether it is on or off-line, students prioritize group work and form a tight-knit community.

Adaptability
Students want flexibility and choice in their daily lives. The more spaces can adapt and allow for multiple functions, the more likely they will be consistently used.