SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe Community College is hosting a “Topping Off” Ceremony for its new student housing facility. This event marks a significant milestone in the construction project as the final beam is raised, symbolizing progress towards on-campus affordable housing for LTCC students.

In June 2022, LTCC was selected as one of only 12 California Community Colleges to receive funding to support construction of affordable on-campus student housing. Construction commenced with site work in May 2023.

The Topping Off ceremony in May 2024 marks the placement of the final structural beam, signaling the midway point towards project completion and symbolizing a major milestone. With placement of the ceremonial beam, LTCC is positioned to be the first community college project funded and planned in this funding cycle to reach this stage in new construction so quickly.

“This ceremony is a celebration of our commitment to providing affordable on-campus housing for our students.” said Jeff DeFranco, LTCC Superintendent/President. “We are grateful for the unwavering support from our partners, the California Legislature and Governor Newsom, who made this critical, student-focused project a reality.”

The new student housing facility is a vital addition to LTCC’s campus. The 100-bed project will provide safe, affordable, and convenient living options for students. This initiative reflects LTCC’s dedication to removing barriers to access higher education and supporting student success in the Tahoe Basin.

The ceremony is happening ahead of schedule, ensuring that the project is still on-track to welcome students to live on campus in Summer 2025. The ceremony will commence with a reception and the beam will be available for signing by project partners, followed by a brief project update and comments. The visual highlight of the event will be the beam placement.

The ceremony will be held Thursday, May 23 at 3-4 p.m. at 1 College Dr, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.