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Comparable Schools'
Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
63 %
Number of Campus Owned Apartments
1
College Prowler Take
Dorm life on the Michigan campus isn’t really about being good or bad, comfortable or uncomfortable, fun or lame—it’s just there. Almost every freshman lives in the dorms, and if some are better than others, it’s just the luck of the draw. You can’t pick your dorm, but you can request a specific area. Most recommend choosing either Central Campus or the Hill, and most choose North Campus last. Either way, students at UM live with what they get. At a school the size of Michigan, the dorms vary greatly. Most people choose to live in them only for their freshman year. The highest concentration of freshmen is found on the Hill (Markley, Alice Lloyd, Couzens, MoJo, Stockwell) and in South Quad. Also, many are assigned to Bursley on North Campus. Many treat this like a death sentence but soon find themselves in a state of euphoria, as those living in this dorm are a tightly-knit bunch. Also, the food is said to be the best dorm food on campus. The most social dorms are thought to be Markley and South Quad. The dorms vary from absolutely beautiful and ivy-covered (Stockwell, MoJo, West Quad), to rather ugly, with that ‘50s barracks sort of feel (Markley). Either way, the rooms are quite similar, and rather bland-—although some are larger than others, and some have amenities like sinks and larger closets. The dorms at U of M are nothing spectacular, but it doesn’t seem to matter since the residents are what make all the fun. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
Markley is definitely the most...
Markley is definitely the most social dorm. Stockwell is pretty quiet and tame. South Quad is a lot of fun, too, and it’s very close to campus. |
FurballSpot says: University of Michigan 2015 Arts, Visual and Performing |
I've lived in the dorms for two...
I've lived in the dorms for two years and have been completely satisfied with the experience.
Campus Housing: December 26, 2008
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Anonymous says: |
Well, you want to be on Central...
Well, you want to be on Central Campus, since that is where most of your classes will be unless you are in the school of music or engineering school. I lived in South Quad, and I liked it there because it was so easy to get everywhere. |
Anonymous says: |
Dorms at UM are okay, but some...
Dorms at UM are okay, but some suck. You don’t have a choice, though. You go where they put you. Just hope to live on Central Campus. |
Anonymous says: |
There are three all-female dorms:...
There are three all-female dorms: Betsey Barbour, Helen Newberry, and Stockwell. Most people call Stockwell the ‘Virgin Vault,’ but I don’t think that’s the case. |
FactsWhat You Get
- Bed
- Bookshelf
- Cable TV
- Closet
- Desk and chair
- Dining table and chairs (apartments)
- Dresser
- Ethernet access
- Kitchen facilities (apartments)
- Living room furniture (apartments)
- Local telephone service
- Mirror
- Window coverings
Available for Rent
MicroFridges
Bed Types
- Twin extra-long for all beds (39” x 80”)
Also Available
- Special-interest housing
- Substance-free housing
Dormitories
Mosher-Jordan Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 425
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Air conditioning, computer lab, on-site dining, elevators, floor lounges, community kitchens; home to Women in Science and Engineering Residence Program and Michigan Research Community. Hill area; 200 Observatory St.
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Helen Newberry House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 110
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: No, women only
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Residents: Freshman and upperclassmen
Cmputer lab, on-site dining, exercise/dance room, kitchenette, lounges; home to Adelia Cheever Living Learning Community. Central campus; 432 S. State St.
Alice Lloyd Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 500
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Art room, computer lab, on-site dining, game room, laundry facilities, minority cultural lounge, piano practice areas, study lounges, vending machines; home to Lloyd Hall Scholars Program and Health Science Scholars Program. Hill area; 100 Observatory St.
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Mary Markley Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 1,180
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, apartments
Computer lab, on-site dining, music practice rooms. Hill area; 1503 Washington Heights.
Stockwell
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 400
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: No, women only
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Residents: Upperclassmen
Air conditioning, computer lab, wireless Internet, kitchenettes, laundry facilities, lounges, music practice rooms, recreation areas, study lounges, vending machines; home to Second Year Experience. Hill area; 324 Observatory St.
West Quadrangle
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 950
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Computer lab, darkroom, on-site dining, laundry facilities, lounges, music practice room, pinball area, vending machines. Central campus; 541 Thompson St.
Oxford Housing
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 325
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, apartments
Computer lab, fitness center, lounges, study lounges. Hill area; 627 Oxford Road.
South Quadrangle
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 1,165
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Computer lab, on-site dining, darkroom, student-run cable station, study rooms; home of Honors Program In-Residence Program, Shipman Scholars program, Residence Halls Association. Central campus; 600 E. Madison.
Henderson House
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 25
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Computer lab, grand piano, laundry facilities, screened patio with grill, study areas, sundeck. 1330 Hill St.
Bursley Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 1,240
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Computer lab, game room, floor lounges, meeting spaces, music practice rooms, snack bar. North campus; 1931 Duffield St.
Cambridge House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 115
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, suites
Access to amenities in West Quad. Central campus; 541 Thompson St.
Baits I & II Houses
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 1,007
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Computer lab, on-site dining, community kitchen, meeting lounges, on-site parking; home to Max Kade German Residence Program. North campus; 1230 & 1440 Hubbard.
Betsy Barbour House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 120
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: No, women only
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Community center, on-site dining. Central campus; 420 S. State St.
East Quadrangle
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 830
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Art gallery and studios, auditorium, computer lab, dance studio, darkroom, on-site dining, gaming room, language labs, music practice rooms, rec rooms. Central campus; 701 E. University Ave.
Fletcher Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 75
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshman and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, triples, quads
Computer lab, community kitchen, mailboxes, meeting/study rooms. Central campus; 915 Sybil St.
Martha Cook Building
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 140
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Computer lab, lounges. Several formal dinner events throughout the year, male visitation hours, quiet atmosphere. 906 S. University Ave.
Couzens Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 579
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Computer lab, elevator, hall lounges, study lounges, CAMEO Multicultural lounge; home to Michigan Community Scholars Program. Hill area; 1300 E. Ann St.
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Campus Owned Apartments
Northwood III Apartments
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 392
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: 1- and 2- bedroom apartments
Laminate flooring, laundry facilities.
Located on North Campus.
Did You Know?Each residence hall is separated into “Houses,” which basically amounts to a certain wing of the residence hall itself, often including both men and women. Residents can get involved with their respective house councils, and there are intramurals within each house that compete against other houses and organizations across campus. House activities are a great way to meet new people.
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