The 332-bed West-Edens Link dormitory construction project and the renovation of part of Kilgo Quad dorms were completed in August 2002, facilitating the new residential policy of having all sophomores live on West.

Certificate programs in Documentary Studies and Information Science and Information Studies were launched.

The second year of Curriculum 2000 proceeded with the implementation of a New Teacher-Course Evaluation system.

An April 2002 undergraduate research symposium, Visible Thinking, showcased the projects of 90 students.