The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) is a university campus at 4901 E. University Blvd. in Odessa, with a public library, a walking trail and the Stonehenge Replica among its visitor points of interest.
The Odessa city centre practical visitor guide covers planning time in the city. If you’re planning a campus visit, check access and parking rules before setting out, then use the campus map to locate the places you want to see.
- Address: 4901 E. University Blvd., Odessa, TX 79762
- Library: J. Conrad Dunagan Library, on the west side of campus
- Campus map: directions and a map of 26 campus locations
- Public outdoor space: Walk/Run Trail; UTPB gives a $0 facility-use fee, and campus policies apply
Planning a visit to the UTPB campus
Start with the campus map and decide which destinations you plan to visit; UTPB’s map page includes directions to campus and identifies 26 campus locations. The J. Conrad Dunagan Library, established in 2001, is on the west side of campus near the Mesa Building.
The campus map directory also places the library near the Student Activity Center and identifies Library Parking nearby. The Mesa Building houses the Admissions and Financial Aid Offices and a Prometric Test Center, with Mesa Parking close by. The Student Activity Center contains the UTPB Child Care Center and Coffee Bistro.
Other locations identified in the directory include the Ellen Noël Art Museum and the JBS Public Leadership Institute and Presidential Archive. These are campus locations, so check access before treating them as open visitor attractions.
How do you get to campus and handle visitor parking?
UTPB’s campus map is the place to start for directions and parking locations. It identifies visitor parking as well as library, Mesa, Founders, Science and Technology, Human Performance Center, Industrial Tech, trail, gym, and Residence/Dining Hall parking.
Parking rules apply across UTPB Main, CEED and the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. Permits are required; parking spaces are available in lots unless marked Reserved. Underground parking is reserved, and Student Housing parking is for Student Housing residents only.
For a permit or questions about campus parking, UTPB identifies the Police Department Lobby, Room 1240 in the Mesa Building, as the permit location. Its stated ID and permit hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Permits are valid from August 15 to August 15 of the following year. Parking requirements and hours can change, so check the official site before you go.
What can visitors use on campus?
The J. Conrad Dunagan Library is open to the public with limitations. Its posted schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to midnight; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Community users can apply for limited borrowing privileges through library-card categories such as Community Patrons, Alumni Patrons, ECISD Teachers, TexShare Patrons or Youth Patrons. Public-use computers are on the second floor and available to community patrons.
They do not provide printing, but you can save files to a USB flash drive. Guests and visitors can connect to the library’s Guest Wi-Fi by following the prompts and confirming with a code sent by email or phone.
UTPB’s campus safety policy gives general building hours as Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Buildings are secured at other times, including most holidays. These are building hours, not a guarantee that every campus location is open to the public.
The Walk/Run Trail is a public space with no facility-use fee, subject to UTPB policies. If you plan to visit the library or use the trail, check access details in advance.
How can you include the Stonehenge Replica?
The Stonehenge Replica is on the UTPB campus, so it can be paired with a campus visit. Check the Stonehenge Replica in Odessa guide for details focused on the landmark itself. From Executive Inn Odessa, the Stonehenge Replica is about 55 minutes on foot or about 10 minutes by car.
FAQs
Where is The University of Texas Permian Basin?
UTPB is at 4901 E. University Blvd., Odessa, TX 79762.
Can the public visit the J. Conrad Dunagan Library?
Yes, the library is open to the public with limitations. Community users can apply for limited borrowing privileges, and public-use computers are available on the second floor.
Is parking available for campus visitors?
The campus map identifies visitor parking and several other parking areas. UTPB requires permits, and some spaces and lots have restrictions.
Is the Stonehenge Replica on campus?
Yes. The Stonehenge Replica is on the UTPB campus.