The George M. 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 will be close to 100 feet in height and will contain 200,840 square feet.

In addition to the Seby Jones Arena which will seat 9,040 people, the building will contain thirteen laboratories, six classrooms and thirty-two offices for the Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science, an indoor running trail, locker and dressing rooms, management space, and extensive public service areas.