🚧 CABCoFA Facilities Renovations Underway

August 14, 2025

Dear Students,

The Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts (CABCoFA) is receiving a major facilities upgrade to better serve our students, faculty, and community. These renovations will modernize our learning, rehearsal, and performance spaces, enhancing academic and creative experiences for years to come.   

What to Expect    

  • Temporary changes in room assignments and access: Some classes, rehearsals, and offices will relocate to the Oddfellows Building (1851 9th Street NW) during construction phases.
  • Possible noise and traffic in certain areas: We’ll do our best to minimize disruptions and keep you informed about impacted spaces.
  • Improved facilities upon completion: New and refreshed spaces designed for artistic excellence and collaboration.   

Renovation Timeline    

Phase 1 & 2 (in progress)    

  • Department of Music – 3rd Floor | Completion: August 2025
  • Department of Art – 2nd Floor | Completion: December 2025    

Phase 3   

  • Dean’s Office, Gallery of Art, Theatre Arts – 1st Floor
  • Completion: May 2026    

Phase 4    

  • Bands, Music, Theatre Arts – Basement Level
  • Completion: December 2026  

See the Oddfellows Room Assignments (PDF) for classroom numbers and room assignments for the affected departments. 

Getting to Oddfellows 

The Oddfellows Building is on the Howard South Campus Shuttle Route, which runs from 7:09 a.m. to 11:57 p.m., with service approximately every 20–30 minutes. See the South Campus Shuttle Schedule (PDF) or visit Howard Transportation Services. 

Parking is available at the Howard Center lot through December 2025. This is the closest lot to Oddfellows. Otherwise, street parking is available in the surrounding area.

Looking Ahead

Like a facelift, these renovations may bring some short-term discomfort, but the results will be a refreshed, more vibrant home for creativity, one that reflects the excellence and ambition of our community. We will share regular updates so you know what’s happening and how it may affect your classes, rehearsals, and events. 

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and flexibility as we invest in the future of CABCoFA. 

Warm Regards, 

Office of The Dean

Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts

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