A new home, designed just for you

STUDENT UNION

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Photo above:  The Amp at the Student Union

College will be your home away from home, which is why University of Detroit Mercy is committed to providing a comfortable and contemporary campus environment. Visit and see for yourself!

SNAPSHOTS OF CONSTRUCTION

Demolition is expected to take several months. When completed, the site will remain greenspace as the University decides the best way to make use of it.

Read more about the end of an era

INSIDE THE STUDENT UNION

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The Student Union — Hub of Campus Life

The recently-completed expansion and extensive update of the Student Union makes it more than ever the hub of campus life!  The new Student Union is the “go-to” center for convenient access to food, essential services, corners for studying (or sleeping) and most importantly, a place to unwind and hangout with friends.

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Collaborative spaces
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Study pods
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Gaming areas
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Student service
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Bookstore
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Multi-level outdoor plaza,
"The Amp"

Shiple Hall — The Freshman Residence Hall

A complete reconstruction of the front entrance, followed by modernizing the lobby occurred summer 2020. Contemporary updates include new bathroom fixtures, paint, flooring, lighting and furniture.

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many students studying and chatting in shiple lobby
students using the city-scape whiteboard in shiple lobby

Campus Expansion — Creating More Green Spaces

The University recently purchased land at the south end of campus (behind Shiple Hall). Plans for the land include an intramural sports field and green space specially designed for students to escape and enjoy the outdoors.

Rendering of an attractive student lounge planned for Ford Life Sciences Building

And More — Improvements All Across Campus

  • New concrete and resurfaced lots across campus
  • New windows in North Quad
  • New skylights in Engineering High Bay in September
  • Engineering Annex

When the McNichols Campus Renovation Project is complete, nearly every building on McNichols Campus will be upgraded. All this investment is focused on making the Detroit Mercy student experience the best it can be.

don taylor headshot“We are extremely excited to welcome students, their families, alumni and our community friends to the new Student Union and look forward to providing exceptional services and support to them under one roof.”
– Donald Taylor, President

 

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