Folsom Lake College invites students, faculty and staff, and members of the community to a celebratory groundbreaking event for the college’s new science building. This will take place on Wednesday, November 30, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm at the main campus located at 10 College Parkway (off E. Bidwell St.) in Folsom.

Upon completion, the 75,000 gross sq. ft. instructional building will be the largest science facility within the Los Rios Community College District and will house six Biology labs, six Chemistry labs, and a 4,000 sq. ft. Science Center.

“Careers in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields are in high demand,” said Interim College President Rachel Rosenthal. “The increased physical space will allow Folsom Lake College to significantly expand its science programs to support the needs of our growing student body who are seeking degrees and certificates in these lucrative fields.”

The instructional building is projected to be completed in November 2024, with classes being offered in the new building for the Spring 2025 semester.