University of Michigan Housing

Approximately 10,000 undergraduate students live on the University of Michigan campus in University housing. There is no requirement to live on campus, but because residence halls are one of the best places to meet others and enter into campus life, most first-year students prefer to live in University Housing. Our residence halls and apartments are far more than places for resting or studying. They function as smaller, more accessible communities within the University of Michigan, helping new students make a successful transition from high school to college. They provide a sense of belonging. Many residents return for their sophomore, junior and even senior years because of the amenities, conveniences and friendships. In a typical year, residents come from nearly all 50 states and over 65 foreign countries. Nearly all first-year students live in University residence communities.