The two-story, 38,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art instructional facility located at Texas State Technical College provides an opportunity for public and private four-year universities to offer bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees in Harlingen. The UACC will be the first silver certified Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design building specifically designed for education purposes in South Texas. The LEED designation relates to the conservation of electricity and water that leads to lower maintenance costs.