Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)

Also known as: Horace H. Rackham School Of Graduate Studies, RACK, Rackham

Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 915 WASHINGTON ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 4 floors. The building code is RACK, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Earl Lewis Room, Common Room, Auditorium 2, Amphitheatre and 24 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) is approximately 5 minutes walking north.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 5 classrooms.

Official website: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1938 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Smith, Hinchman & Grylls (William E. Kapp)
• Style: Classical Renaissance / Art Deco
• Named for: Horace H. Rackham, attorney who filed Ford Motor Co. incorporation (1903)
• Notable: Sculpted facade by Corrado Parducci; 1,100-seat auditorium
• Primary use: Graduate School administration, auditorium, gallery
• Did you know: On April 12, 1955, Dr. Thomas Francis Jr. announced from Rackham Auditorium that the Salk polio vaccine was "safe, effective, and potent," broadcast live to 54,000 physicians. Salk learned vaccine methodology from Francis at U-M.

Accessibility

• Elevator: After entering through the power doors, go through the double doors and East and West elevators are on left and right sides of the lobby.
• Ramp Access: A ramp, leading to power doors, is located to the left of the stairs at the South (main) entrance.

Departments & Services

• Earl Lewis Room
• Common Room
• Auditorium 2
• Amphitheatre
• East Lounge
• Reading Room 4
• West Study Hall
• Assembly Hall
• East Conference Room
• West Conference Room
• Rackham Graduate School Admissions 1
• Rackham Dean S Office
• Academic Records And Dissertations
• Admissions
• Business Services
• Budget And Accounts
• Development Alumni Relations
• Fellowships
• Graduate Student Success
• Rackham Human Resources
• Rackham Information Technology Services
• Rackham Mail Services
• Rackham Publications
• Michigan Quarterly Review
• Michigan Society Of Fellows
• Rackham Student Government
• Students Of Color Of Rackham
• Center For Statistical Consultation And Research

Nearby Buildings

• Alumni Center 330 ft (101 m)
• LSA Administration Annex 413 ft (126 m)
• Modern Languages Building 422 ft (129 m)
• Ingalls Mall 482 ft (147 m)
• Burton Memorial Tower 528 ft (161 m)

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• Lurie Biomedical Engineering
• Art and Architecture Building
• Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building
• GG Brown Laboratory
• Burton Memorial Tower

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) located?

Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) is located at 915 WASHINGTON ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.280878776190484, -83.73827409523808.

Is Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: After entering through the power doors, go through the double doors and East and West elevators are on left and right sides of the lobby.. Ramp access: A ramp, leading to power doors, is located to the left of the stairs at the South (main) entrance..

What departments or services are in Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)?

Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) houses Earl Lewis Room, Common Room, Auditorium 2, Amphitheatre, East Lounge, Reading Room 4, West Study Hall, Assembly Hall, East Conference Room, West Conference Room, Rackham Graduate School Admissions 1, Rackham Dean S Office, Academic Records And Dissertations, Admissions, Business Services, and 13 more departments.

How many floors does Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) have?

Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) has 4 floors.

How do I find Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) on the University of Michigan campus?

Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) is located on Central Campus at 915 WASHINGTON ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 5 minutes walking north.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
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