Living on campus is a great way to meet graduate students from around the globe. It’s also a great way to learn and grow outside of labs and classrooms. When you live with us you’ll have the opportunity to expand your network, connect with the broader campus community, make long-lasting friendships and develop the skills essential for success in 21st-century careers.
Eligibility
- An enrolled graduate or professional student.
A Ph.D. candidate actively writing a dissertation.
- Paying tuition to, and attending classes on, the U-M Ann Arbor campus.
- Enrolled for six or more credit hours for two out of three academic terms or actively writing your dissertation (with verification from your faculty chair).
Enrolled as a student in the Law School to be eligible for Lawyers Club

Immunization Requirements
All U-M students residing in Michigan Housing on the Ann Arbor campus are required to submit documentation showing whether they are vaccinated in line with the CDC immunization schedule noted here.
All U-M students residing in Michigan Housing are required to submit documentation in line with the University of Michigan Vaccination Policy.
Once you have paid your enrollment deposit and have a U-M uniqname, you can submit your vaccination here.
Application Process
Newly Admitted Graduate Students
If you are a newly admitted student and you have completed all admission requirements and confirmed your intent to enroll at Michigan, we will send you an email with instructions on how to complete our online housing application. You’ll need your U-M email address and your U-M ID number.
If you are admitted for fall, spring or summer term we will send you information beginning in mid-April. Assignments will be made on a rolling basis and will be released beginning in early May.
- If you are admitted for winter term, we will send you information in early November.
Currently Enrolled students
If you are currently enrolled and you’d like to live with us, please request an application by emailing graduate[email protected] from your U-M email account. Be sure to include your U-M ID number in your email. Once we verify that you are eligible, we will email a link (beginning in mid-April) that gives you access to our application.
Housing Options



Lawyers club: students enrolled in law school
The Lawyers Club offers a once in a lifetime opportunity for Michigan Law students to live in the iconic Michigan Law Quadrangle. The single occupancy rooms are fully furnished and air-conditioned, with a private or semi-private bathroom. Onsite dining is included in the housing contract with a 12-meal-per-week plan. The Lawyers Club houses students from all three years of law school and many LLMs.
Northwood I and II are furnished one or two bedroom apartments with a kitchen, living room, and bathroom. Each bedroom comes with one single bed which cannot be removed. Northwood contracts begin on either the 1st or the 16th of your move-in month. All contracts end May 31.
Northwood townhouses have two or three bedrooms. The communities in Northwood IV and V are ideal for undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students who will be living with a household. Northwood contracts begin on either the 1st or the 16th of your move-in month. All contracts end May 31.
Munger Graduate Residences accommodate up to six or seven graduate students per suite. Each student has their own bedroom and bathroom, and the kitchen and living room are shared. Graduate students complete programs at different times of the year and you may move into a partially occupied suite. Munger Graduate Residences contracts run from either June 1 until May 23, or August 1 until July 23. Learn more about the Munger Graduate Residences.
Martha Cook is home to a warm community of women who are focused on supporting one another while at the University of Michigan. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to live in the Martha Cook Building.
A valued hallmark of the Martha Cook community is its own meal plan, included in the contract, that provides dining Sunday through Friday for Martha Cook residents only. The plan includes the following meals in the Martha Cook dining hall: brunch and dinner on Sunday; continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Friday. The dining hall is closed on Saturday and no meals are provided. Also included in the Martha Cook meal plan are Friday teas, a number of special meals and events throughout the academic year, as well as two guest meal passes and $25 Dining Dollars for the fall term and again for the winter term. A Martha Cook contract follows the undergraduate calendar and runs from late August until late April/early May.
If you have any questions or would like information about Martha Cook scholarships please email [email protected].
Henderson House is an economical co-op for sophomore through graduate women. By participating in group meals and activities, the Henderson House creates a tightly knit community of students. The contracts at Henderson House follow the undergraduate calendar and run from late August until late April/early May. For current rates, visit the housing website.
Graduate Student Programs
We offer a broad series of programs and events to support our graduate community.

THE GO BLUE PROGRAM
A robust series of free events that focus on building community, bridging diversity, developing skills, and finding your passion.
RESOURCE FAIRS
Fairs that will help you connect with organizations and opportunities on campus.
CASE COMPETITION
A juried competition that showcases work by teams composed of graduate students and professionals who come together to solve problems.
wellness series
A series of events, classes, and activities to support your physical and emotional well-being.
Your Housing Contract Offer
We will notify you by email if we have a space to offer. Our goal is to notify you a minimum of 30 days prior to your latest requested occupancy date. All housing offers are based on:
Current residents vacating the space.
The type of space you request.
The occupancy dates you request.
Your status in the application process.
If you have not received an offer within 30 days of your latest requested occupancy date, please email us at [email protected].