In 1972, the remaining units of Bucknell Village, which served as housing for married students, were razed, and in June, work began to construct Bucknell West, a complex of 21 "temporary" housing units for 160 students. Each unit contained housing for eight people wi th a full bath and kitchen.

The complex, also known as the Mods, was enlarged: four additional units in 1973, five additional units in 1979, and five additional units in 1985.