The Bentley Centre serves as a connector to the new Lab Building; Teaching and Learning Building and the Northern Medical Program Building to the rest of the campus, while also providing additional space for faculty/student interaction, meetings, receptions, and for the display of scientific research and innovation.

The building is characterized by a row of columns providing access to the seminar rooms. Large windows provide views of a small courtyard and rose garden. The Centre was officially opened in September 2002.

The larger of the two seminar rooms can hold up to 80 people, depending on furniture configuration. The smaller room will hold up to 30 people and is often used as a nutrition break area or breakout room when using the larger space. The sliding glass doors allow both of these rooms to open up into the main hallway of the Bentley Centre.