After years of planning, UPrep's next chapter is on the horizon: we will begin construction on our new ULab building in just a few short weeks. Situated across the street from our campus, the ULab will provide new opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. This is a moment that will define UPrep for the next generation and beyond! 

Site Work Begins in March

Next month, our construction company, Skanska, will install fences to encircle the ULab site in preparation for demolition and construction. This ensures the safety of our students, adults, and surrounding neighbors during the entirety of the 16-month-long building process.

Our students, faculty, and staff will start to see changes across the street right away. For those who would like to follow along online, we will post all the latest project and campaign updates at www.universityprep.org/ulab. 

We are grateful for our Board of Trustees, Building Committee, and our Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations, Susan Lansverk, who have worked tirelessly over the past six years to make this vision a reality. Their foresight and commitment to the project every step of the way, coupled with the financial support of our generous donors, will transform the future of University Prep.

"I am excited to introduce more students, in addition to the Robotics Club, to the larger ULab Makerspace and to see the creativity and innovation that happens there." –Lola Anand, 10th Grade, Upper School Robotics Club Leader
 

Imagine the possibilities with 39,000 square feet of space:

• 10 new classrooms
• Wellness space for PE classes, athletic practices, and dance and yoga classes
• A state-of-the-art 1,123 square-foot Makerspace
• Expanded offices for College Counseling, Global and Outdoor Education, and Launchpad, our signature senior project
• A rooftop deck for outdoor learning and student gathering
• A large gathering space for community building and collaboration

Expanding Enrollment

Completion of the ULab project will allow us to grow our Upper School enrollment from 340 to 450 students—a 30 percent increase. This growth will provide our students with a larger social cohort, diverse perspectives in the classroom, and opportunities for expanded course offerings, clubs, and athletics. We will also increase each Middle School class up to 96 students per class. We look forward to inviting more students to join the UPrep community in the fall of 2023!