WT in the Heart of Amarillo
West Texas A&M University has changed the landscape of Amarillo with the creation of a permanent location in the heart of the city. Opened in 2019, the new Buff stomping grounds are located in the Commerce Building at 8th Avenue and South Tyler Street, a central locale that allows for future expansion.
WT's presence will further efforts to revitalize and energize downtown Amarillo, while helping provide a highly-qualified workforce for area employers.
Take Classes in Amarillo
WT offers select upper-level and graduate classes in downtown Amarillo at Harrington Academic Hall. This facility is a great asset to WT as it provides classroom experience and services for students and the community in Amarillo.
The Center is home to the following:
- Administration - Suite 105; 806.651.8200
- Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) - Suite 316
- Center for Learning Disabilities - Suite 332
- Graduate and Undergraduate Programs in Communication Disorders - Suite 350
- Graduate Program - Educational Diagnostician and Undergraduate Programs in Special Education - Suite 332
- Graduate and Undergraduate Programs in Nursing - 2nd Floor
- Graduate Program in School Counseling and Licensed Professional Counseling - Suite 340
- Graduate Program in School Psychology - Office 377
- Graduate Program in Social Work - Suite 380
- Panhandle (AHEC) Area Health Education Center - Suite 370
- Speech and Hearing Clinic - Suite 120
- TACHE (Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education) - Office 367
- University Bookstore - Suite 102; 806.651.8222
- University Police Department - Office 192; 806.651.8300
Those who enjoy the face-to-face classroom experience will find Harrington Academic Hall to be the perfect option for building a résumé or completing a degree with less drive time. Search course offerings with this link, and choose the Term, then select "300 - Amarillo Center" as the Location.
Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center
720 S. Tyler
Amarillo, TX 79101
Faculty offices are located on the 3rd floor. Classrooms are located in the basement.
Services offered by Harrington Hall:
- Library Services (Suite 105)
- Gold Card (Suite 105)
- Bookstore (located on 1st floor on northeast side of building) 806.651.8222
- Open Access Computer Lab
Parking
Student parking is available in the lot marked "WTAMU Permit Only Parking" on 8th and Harrison.
Staff parking is available in the lot marked "WTAMU Permit Only Parking" on 8th and Harrison.
Faculty spots are located in the west lot attached to the building and the "WTAMU Permit Only Parking" on 8th and Harrison.
For non-University visitors, there are visitor spots located in the west lot attached to the back of the building on Harrison Street. These spots will require a temporary parking pass.
There is (M-F 8 am-5pm) 1-hour parking spaces along 8th Street and Tyler Street.
You MUST have a current parking permit or temporary parking pass to park in WTAMU lots. The same permit you use on campus works at this location. If you need a temporary parking pass, please visit the University Police Department office on the 1st floor in Suite 192.
See updated and approved parking area for Zone 33 and 34.
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