The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public university with its main campus at 4901 East University Boulevard in Odessa, Texas. Its campus map can help you locate academic buildings, cultural venues and parking, while the Welcome Center offers several ways to arrange a visit.
- Main campus: 4901 East University Boulevard, Odessa, Texas 79762
- Campus directory: 29 numbered locations on the online map
- Visit options: individual, group and virtual tours, plus Transfer Thursdays
- Building access: hours vary by day, and buildings are secured outside those hours
Getting to know the UTPB campus
The UTPB campus in Odessa brings academic, student and cultural destinations together across a mapped university site. The online campus map and building directory identify 29 numbered locations, including the Mesa Building, Gymnasium Complex, J. Conrad Dunagan Library, Student Activity Center, Science & Technology Building, Ellen Noël Art Museum and Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center.
Use the directory to find a building by name, then match it to the campus map before setting out. The map also marks parking for the library, Mesa, Founders, Science and Technology, Human Performance Center, Industrial Tech, trails, the gym, and the Residence/Dining Hall.
UTPB also has locations in Midland: the Performing Arts Center, CEED and School of Engineering are at 11105 W Hwy 191, Midland, Texas 79707. For a visit focused on the main campus, keep the Odessa address handy when arranging directions.
Campus destinations and public events
UTPB’s mapped destinations include academic offices, student services and venues for arts and campus activities. The Mesa Building houses Admissions and Financial Aid as well as the Prometric Test Center. The Student Activity Center is home to the UTPB Child Care Center and Coffee Bistro.
For a campus tour, the Visit UTPB program offers individual tours, group tours and virtual tours, along with Transfer Thursdays. The Welcome Center is in MB 1270; you can contact it at welcomecenter@utpb.edu or (432) 552-2605 to ask about arranging a visit.
Falcon Day is another campus visit option for prospective students. The event includes a guided campus tour and opportunities to meet academic department representatives; check UTPB’s official event page for registration details and dates.
Visitor access and parking
Parking permits are required on UTPB campuses, including UTPB Main, CEED and Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. Parking spaces are available in lots unless they are reserved, and Student Housing parking is restricted to residents.
Annual general outside parking permits cost $17 to $68, depending on the purchase period, and prices are subject to change. The Police Department handles ID and parking permits Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
On campus streets, the speed limit is 30 mph; in parking lots, student housing and areas without another posted limit, it is 10 mph.
University buildings are open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Buildings are secured at other times, including most holidays.
Planning a campus visit from Odessa
Start with the Odessa campus map, then confirm your destination and parking before you leave. The map page offers downloads for the Odessa campus map, a closure map and the Midland campus map.
If you need help finding a building, call (432) 552-2020. If you are arriving by air, the Midland International Airport to Odessa route guide can help you plan that leg.
Building hours, parking rules and permit prices can change, so check the official site before you go. Look for the latest visitor guidance on UTPB’s campus map, parking and Visit UTPB pages.
For a wider day in town, the Odessa city centre visitor guide covers another part of the city to pair with a campus visit.
The Economy Inn rooms in Odessa are in the same city as UTPB’s main campus.
FAQs
Does UTPB offer campus tours?
Yes. Options include individual and group tours, virtual tours and Transfer Thursdays. Contact the Welcome Center to ask about arranging a visit.
Where can you find UTPB’s campus map?
UTPB provides campus-map downloads for Odessa and Midland, along with a closure map, on its campus map page.
Where is the UTPB Welcome Center?
The Welcome Center is located in MB 1270 on the Odessa campus.