The privately financed complex will have room for 285 residents.

It will be open in August 2017.

A private apartment complex is planned for Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus, with the first building ready for occupancy in time for fall classes in August 2017.

Construction is expected to begin soon on a building that will feature 112 apartment units, with full occupancy for 285 residents. Each apartment will feature a full bathroom with every bedroom, a full kitchen and laundry, and balconies for nearly all of the apartments.

The new student housing complex will serve graduate students and undergraduates beginning at the sophomore level. The complex is designed to accommodate additional buildings in future years. Students will have preference as tenants, followed by WSU employees and employees of companies located on the Innovation Campus, such as Airbus and Dassault Systemes.

It will be located south of Eck Stadium and Mike Oatman Drive, within easy walking distance of Braeburn Square, which will include a coffeehouse, restaurants and other businesses along 21st Street.

The new facility will include a clubhouse with a lounge, exercise room and game room. There will be dedicated surface and underground covered parking spaces for residents. In addition, a swimming pool, sand volleyball area and outdoor grill and eating area will be provided.

The complex also will include storm protection in the basement and garage area.

No public or university funds or student fees will be used to finance the project. It is being built by MWCB LLC. The developer will be responsible for the leasing, operation and maintenance of the property.

“The Innovation Campus has always been described as a place to learn, work, live and play. We’re happy to see that vision taking shape so rapidly,” says John Tomblin, Wichita State vice president for research and technology transfer. “This housing complex is an important next step.”