Current campus operations status:

Plaza Building closed due to a water main break

Last Updated 1/15/25

Date/Date Range:
1/15/25 until further notice

Location: Plaza Building

Description: Plaza Building will reopen on Jan. 21 following the November closure due to a water main break.

However, no restrooms or water will be available inside the building as crews continue repair work. Students, employees and visitors will be directed to portable restrooms or facilities in adjacent buildings:

  • An Americans With Disabilities Act-accessible restroom trailer will be outside the Plaza Building.
  • ADA-accessible restrooms and water fountains are also available in the nearby King Center and Auraria Events Center.

While most classrooms will be available for use as scheduled, several rooms and offices will remain closed:

  • Classes originally scheduled in Rooms 125, 126, and 127 have been relocated. The updated locations are reflected on current class schedules.
  • The Access Center in Room 122 will be temporarily relocated to Modular Office Building 1, near the intersection of Curtis and 7th streets. Any students who have disability-related accessibility needs can contact the Access Center.
  • The Health Center is providing in-person and telehealth appointments. Please call 303-615-9999 to schedule an appointment or visit  healthcenter1.com for more information regarding services.

Contact:
If you have specific questions pertaining to this alert, please contact MSU Denver Facilities at 303-615-1699 or email us at [email protected].

Construction and improvements

In case of an emergency


From a cell phone, dial 303-556-5000 for Auraria Police Emergency Dispatch. Dialing 911 from a cell phone will call Denver Police Dispatch, which may cause a delayed response.

From a campus phone, dial 911 for Auraria Police. This includes landline phones located in offices, classrooms and lounges.  

Text-a-Tip: 720-593-TIPS (8477). This is a way to discreetly report suspicious activity to Auraria Police. Text-a-Tip is also a way for those with hearing or speech loss to reach the ACPD by phone. Photos may be included with text messages. 

Inclement Weather Line: 1-877-556-3637

Mental Health/Victims Assistance Crisis Line: 303-615-9911

Counseling Center: 303-615-9988

Health Center at Auraria: 303-615-9999