Along with the bustling sounds of a new semester, Mount Royal University students are getting used to another noise on campus: the bashing, banging and sawing of construction.
Originally expected to be completed in September of 2026, the campus’s G-wing renovations now seem to be extending later into the year.
MRU student Shanaya Manerikar is growing weary of the delays.
“I was expecting that this would be done sooner,” she said.
Manerikar relies on accessibility access to get around campus. With walkways and doorways full of students during rush hour, she goes out of her way to avoid the congestion.
“I’ve gotten used to the existence of the barriers,”
Manerikar is not the only one who has faced challenges navigating campus.
“It’s definitely annoying trying to find the bathrooms,” says Kira Kyrakruk.
What is being added to MRU?
When MRU first announced the renovations, they posted on their Instagram asking students to be aware when walking by G-wing renovations. MRU also suggested finding other routes avoiding renovations if possible.
The renovations are bringing some exciting new changes to campus. But for the unforeseeable future, it means students will have to manage the stress of getting around campus.
Other renovations include an additional elevator and a new hallway, The Avenue, which will intersect MRU’s popular Main Street.
A new student space, Sam Plaza, will integrate community gathering and study areas.
“I hope that it does have some more accessible study spaces,” says Manerikar.
Currently, the Riddell Library and Learning Centre are the preferred place of study for many students on campus, making those spaces crowded.
Students frustrated with construction delays
“Can they finish this stupid construction already? It’s been so long and I need people to move out of the library. Library a zoo now…” anonymous from MRU Chatter (@mruchatter) on Instagram.
While the construction is affecting many students’ ability to find study space, it’s also creating disruptions for those taking classes in the main building.
“I have a few classes in there and sometimes the noise gets disruptive,” said Karinne Tilubek.
The majority of construction is set to be completed by the end of the fall semester, while other projects are still ongoing, like the flexible appointment rooms expected to be finished in 2027.
The Calgary Journal reached out directly to G-Wing Renovations and Facilities Management at MRU, but did not receive a response before publication.