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 and Seneca Street locations), 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 a 7,500 sq. ft. facility at 2262 Seneca Street. The space includes classroom/laboratory areas as well as six 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. T
he 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 Seneca Street building and the main building on Choate Avenue.
Library
Choate Campus: Rachel R. Savarino Library, 4th floor
Phone: (716) 827.2434
Website: https://library.trocaire.edu
Email: libraryhelp@trocaire.edu
The Trocaire College Libraries strive to provide the Trocaire College community with the tools and resources needed for academic and professional success. We empower students by promoting the skills needed to effectively find and use materials in all formats by providing access to information resources and by teaching effective research techniques. As part of our mission, we assist diverse users in their preparation for lifelong personal enrichment, dignity and self-worth.
Wireless access is available for students at both locations. Our library on the Choate campus has 39 desktop computers with Microsoft Office for student use. There are also 2 multi-use printers, 2 study rooms, and plenty of space for group and individual study.
For scholarly research, we offer online article and image databases, streaming video, program guides, tutorials, eBooks, and a collection of up-to-date print books specially selected to support Trocaire College’s programs of study. All online resources are accessible twenty-four (24) hours a day,
We also have a collection of high demand reserve materials such as some textbooks and NCLEX reviews that can be used in the library.
For articles and books we do not own, the library offers two solutions; Interlibrary Loan and AcademicShare.
Browse our resources and databases, library hours, and additional library services.
We regularly present Library Research and Information (LRI) sessions and workshops to help users attain the highest levels of information literacy, crucial in today’s academic environment and future employment markets. When the Libraries are open, a librarian is present to assist users in accessing information and research. When the library is closed, users can email LibraryHelp@Trocaire.edu or contact the library via the online form. The librarians will respond to inquiries the next day the library is open.
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.