Main Campus

Computer Facilities

Trocaire College provides its students with a high quality computing environment. There are over 115 PCs available for student use. The PCs are strategically located throughout all of our buildings – this includes 3 computer labs/classrooms, a dedicated computer lab for students, student resource rooms (Transit), the Library, and testing center. For instructional effectiveness, all of the classrooms and labs have state-of-the-art projection technology that allows the instructor’s screen to be viewed by the class. All PCs in the labs are networked to the student home drive (H:/drive). All student PCs run the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system. Student PCs provide excellent highspeed Internet access through the College’s 100 Mbps internet connections. For those with mobile devices, wireless access is also available throughout the campus. In addition, all academic PCs have a robust array of current software providing students with the up-to-date skills required by today’s technically demanding workplace.

The Office of Information Technology Help Desk provides student support and manages the computing resources of the College.

Laboratory Facilities

Trocaire College has fully equipped laboratories which support courses in the natural sciences, healthcare, and business. The Natural Science department maintains Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, and all purpose labs.

The Nursing and Practical Nursing programs are each supported by state-of-the-art, multi-dimensional laboratories equipped with computer-assisted instructional programs, interactive software, teaching models, facilities and supplies for demonstration, practice and testing. There is also a nursing simulation lab.

The Diagnostic Imaging (Radiologic Technology) Suite consists of two energized control areas including safety features, lead lined walls, a dark room, and state-of-the art operational units.

Massage Therapy courses, as well as hands-on training in the massage therapy laboratory and student-run clinic, are offered in classroom/laboratory areas as well as clinical massage rooms and a clinic office.

The Surgical Technology laboratory is designed to simulate an operating room setting. It is furnished with equipment, instrumentation, supplies and furniture. The laboratory setting for the Health Information Technology program is designed to simulate the actual work environment of a hospital Medical Records Department. Equipped with computer work stations, the area is designed to facilitate skill building in functions common to management of health information. The Medical Assistant laboratory simulates a physician’s office setting. Equipment, instruments and supplies used in a medical office setting are available in the laboratory.

Learning Facilities

The main campus is primarily situated on the campus of Mercy Hospital in an approximately 89,000 sq. ft. building located at 360 Choate Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y. 14220.

The centerpiece of Trocaire College’s main campus building is the Rachel R. Savarino Library on the fourth floor of the front wing. This wing also houses administrative offices, classrooms, writing labs, computer and science laboratories, the Margaret L. Wendt Center, the Admissions Office, the President’s Office and the Trocaire College Official Bookstore.

The central wing of the main campus houses the Registrar's Office, Financial Aid and Student Account Offices, Wellness Center, Career Services, the McAuley Meditation Room, Trocaire College Opportunity Program Office, classrooms and laboratories, the Palisano Learning Center, and a student lounge.

The rear wing of the College houses classrooms. a computer help desk, the Nursing Laboratories, the Radiologic Technology Laboratory, faculty offices, staff offices, the Commons, Advisement and Student Service Center, Veterans Service and the Student Engagement Office.

Shuttle service is available to transport students to and from the main building on Choate Avenue.

Extension Center (Trocaire Achievement Complex)

The College presently operates an Extension Center at 6681 Transit Road, Williamsville, N.Y. known as the Trocaire Achievement Complex. The Trocaire Achievement Complex hosts the Russell J. Salvatore School of Hospitality and Business, the Trocaire Technology Institute, and the Innovation and Workforce Development division in a 15,000 sq. ft. building. Facilities at this site include a fully-equipped science lab, a culinary instruction laboratory, a brewing sciences laboratory, state-of-the art Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Data Visualization, and Computer Network Management laboratories, faculty and student sandbox areas, the Penfold Commons, and the Statler Foundation Hospitality, Food and Nutrition Service Learning Laboratory.

Students enrolled in programs offered at the Trocaire Achievement Complex may take most of their coursework at this location. Regardless of program, one course must be completed at the Main campus. Students are required to take at least one residency course at the main campus. Students enrolled in programs offered through the main campus may also take courses at the Trocaire Achievement Complex.

Hours of Operation

The campus specific building hours are posted to the website. When coming to the campus on the weekend, please check the building hours to ensure the campus will be open.