The D. P. Culp University Center is a 250,000+ square foot facility which first opened in 1976. It is named for ETSU President Dr. Delos Poe Culp, 1968-77. Its unique, energy efficient design has brought recognition from throughout the nation. The year it opened it received the Governor's Award for Design Excellence. It serves as the community center for the university, for all members of the university family: students, faculty, administration, alumni and guests. It is not just a building; it is also an organization with a program for the community life of the institution. With its broad range of services and offices, it seeks to assist the university community and serve as a unifying force in the life of the college.

As you may be aware, the University Center will soon be embarking on a multi-million dollar renovation project. Included in the plans are extensive work on the building's HVAC system, new floor and ceiling tile, completion of the on-going lighting project, upgraded entrances to the building, lots of paint and carpet, new seating in the Auditorium, lowered ceilings in some areas, elevator over-hauls, new fire alarm system, new roof, and many other changes. The process will start in the Fall of 2006 and continue for about two years. It will be an exciting time for the University Center!
Have you noticed all the new lighting going up throughout the University Center - it is part of a project to both incrase energy efficendy and increase lighting levels in the building!
Check out the George L. Carter Award recognition wall on the lower level of the building!
The Center for Physical Activities building features a snack bar with a variety of "healthy food" options.
Building Floor Plans with links to offices and room descriptions are available online; simply click on the link below.
Daily Building Schedule of Events Available - check our WWW Schedule page, the building display boards, call, or come by the office.
Get Your Fall and Spring University Center Facility Reservations In Now!
Remember - the Campus Lost & Found is located in the University Center Office.
The University Center's operating hours are:

Regular Building Hours:
---Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
---Saturday: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
---Sunday: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Summer Building Hours:
---Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
---Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
---Saturday & Sunday: closed

Detailed floor plans for the three levels of the building with links to specific room descriptions, office functions, and operating hours are available by going to the proper floor plan and simply clicking on the area on which more information is desired.

Upper Level
Middle Level
Lower Level

The main office for the University Center is located on the middle level. The main areas of the University Center Office Suite include the ID System Office, Facility Reservations, Camps and Conferences, and the Campus Lost and Found. The office is open from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Monday - Friday, and 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. Summer Hours: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Thursday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday; and closed on the weekends. During the summer, special evening and weekend hours are scheduled as needed to accommodate events. For more information call [423/439-]4286.

The University Center, on a daily basis, has student activities, meetings, conferences, ceremonies, and other events of interest to the campus community. For a listing along with time and location of these functions, click on the word "Daily Schedule" above.

The University Center offers a wide variety of services and facilities for the use of the campus community. For a listing and explaination of these, click on the word "Services" above.

The University Center is home to several important administrative and student service offices. For a listing and explaination of these, click on the word "Offices" above.

The University Center and ID System has a dedicated full-time staff along with numerous student employees. For a staff listing along with their responsibilities, click on the word "Staff" above.

For More Information Contact
D. P. Culp University Center
East Tennessee State University
P. O. Box 70692
Johnson City, TN USA 37614
Telephone: 423/439-4286
Fax:423/439-6825

If you have any questions or comments for the University Center, please feel free to send us e-mail at: univcent@etsu.edu