McLendon Center, union and physical education complex, built in 1969, is the center of student and community extracurricular activities at Northwest. In it are a cafeteria, executive conference rooms, meeting and banquet rooms, and Board of Trustees suite. Also housed in this structure are an enclosed swimming pool, fitness center, gymnasium, and student computer labs. Offices for the Counseling Center and Student Support Services, telecommunications and Network Support are located in the Union. The Commons, completed in 1988, houses the campus Post Office, Bookstore, offices for Student Affairs, Student Activities, Housing, and Campus Police.