The George Holmes Convocation Center was designed to provide the University and the community with an extremely versatile complex which could be utilized for a wide range of academic, athletic, and cultural events. Sited strategically on 8.4 campus acres, the three-story structure is close to 100 feet in height and contains 200,840 square feet.

In addition to the multi-purpose arena which seats 9,040 people, the building contains thirteen laboratories, ten classrooms and thirty-two offices for the Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science, an indoor running track, locker and dressing rooms, management space and extensive public service areas.