The Student Center is dedicated to supporting the mission for the University by providing information, event services, and accessibility to the facilities for the students, faculty, community of Laredo and surrounding areas.
The Student Center was opened in August 2002. The building is 99,213 square feet and was built for a cost of $16.8 million dollars. A donation of $5 million dollars was provided by Mrs. Belia R. Benavides.