Student Support Spotlight
Student Support Spotlight
Wolverine Village
A bold new vision in student residential living
In 2023, the University of Michigan began constructing one of the most transformative student living spaces for the 21st century. Built using student input, forward-facing designs, and a groundbreaking vision of campus living, Wolverine Village is one of the largest and most innovative residence halls ever constructed.
Students outside Wolverine Village on move-in day 2026.
Room for every first-year student on Central Campus
Wolverine Village contains five buildings in total, which add 2,300 beds to Central Campus. Its convenient location (8-minute walk to the Big House, 15-minute walk to the Diag) offers first-year students an opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the Michigan experience from day one. With the opening of Wolverine Village, there is now room for every first-year student to live on Central Campus.
“Being an out-of-state student, living on Central Campus in M-Housing has given me a second home for the last four years.” —Kotlen, Class of 2025
A focus on community and health
Over 2,600 students attended town halls and design sessions for Wolverine Village, and many underlined the importance of study spaces. As a result, the hallways, kitchens, and even the buildings’ nooks and crannies have been designed to be sanctuaries for academic pursuits.
Wolverine Village features a variety of spaces envisioned by students, for students:
- Lounges for composing music, playing games, and practicing yoga and mediation
- A maker space for experimenting with tools and technology
- A bright, spacious teaching kitchen, where students have access to cooking classes
- Community kitchens, where shared meals foster friendship and well-being
Additionally, a modern dining hall also functions as a social hub, facilitating community and connection within the walls of Wolverine Village and beyond.
“The dining hall was really important to my social experience and meeting people. I was in the dining hall every day—can’t stress enough how important it was to meet friends and learn about the university.” —Student participant in town hall
Sustainable building for a brighter future
Wolverine Village is proud to be a LEED Platinum-certified building, laying the groundwork for the future of sustainable construction at the University of Michigan.
Not only is it the first residence hall with solar panels and geothermal heating and cooling, but the kitchen is also 100% electric, including all ovens and appliances. The dining hall features the first rooftop garden and living green wall on campus. To add to the architectural beauty, a south-facing, 2.5-story window wall provides stunning natural light.
“This is exactly the sort of on-campus living community that speaks to generations of future Michigan students. It will be the place they call home, the spaces where they build community and discover what well-being means to them. Every aspect of these spaces has been designed with sustainability and community well-being in mind.” —Martino Harmon, Vice President for Student Life
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