The following message was sent to the campus community this evening by President Marco J. Clark.
Dear Holy Cross College Community,
We’re still buzzing with excitement from today’s groundbreaking for the expanded athletic complex—but there’s even more to celebrate.
With deep gratitude and great anticipation, I invite you to join us next Thursday, May 8, for another major milestone in the life of Holy Cross College: the official groundbreaking of our new $12 million residential complex — the first new on-campus housing since North Hall opened in 2015, and the first new building on campus since that time.
This 29,000-square-foot three-story facility is scheduled to open for the 2026–27 academic year and will include:
- 114 beds
- Arches between future residence complexes
- Social rooms, kitchens, and community space on each floor
- Sacred space/chapel
- Meeting/conference room
- Study and reading lounges
- Laundry rooms on each floor
- Outdoor seating and a new residential quad
- Expanded parking facilities
This groundbreaking is more than a construction launch — it’s a powerful sign that Holy Cross is growing and thriving. Following our largest incoming class ever and record-breaking financial support, this new residence hall strengthens our mission to form innovative scholars, courageous citizens, virtuous leaders, and hopeful and passionate disciples while providing them with a transformative student experience in a vibrant on-campus community.
Come celebrate this historic day with us as we mark a new chapter in our College’s journey.
It’s always a great day to be a Saint—but especially now.
Ave Crux, Spes Unica,
Dr. Marco J. Clark
President
Holy Cross College at Notre Dame