Michigan Union

Also known as: UNION, The Union

Michigan Union is a student life building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 530 STATE ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 4 floors. The building code is UNION, used in class schedules and room assignments. It houses Crofoot Room, Pond Room, Michigan Room, 2105 B and 38 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Michigan Union is approximately 4 minutes walking southwest.

Classification: Recreational Sports Building. 24 classrooms.

Official website: Michigan Union

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1919 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Pond & Pond
• Style: Collegiate Gothic
• Named for: Not named for a person; student union
• Notable: JFK announced Peace Corps on steps (1960); $85.2M renovation completed 2020
• Primary use: Student union, meeting rooms, dining, event spaces
• Did you know: JFK showed up at 2 AM on October 14, 1960 and challenged thousands of students on the Union steps to serve abroad. That speech became the Peace Corps. Women were barred from using the front door until 1956.

Departments & Services

• Crofoot Room
• Pond Room
• Michigan Room
• 2105 B
• 2105 D
• Anderson Room A B Or C
• Kuenzel Room
• Rogel Ballroom
• Wolverine Room A B Or C
• Parker Room
• Welker Room
• Tappan Room
• Sophia B Jones Room
• Pond Room A B Or C
• 2105 A
• 2105 C
• Anderson Room
• Anderson Room D
• Pendleton Room
• Wolverine Room 1
• Blain Room
• Bates Room
• Patio
• Art Lounge
• Study Lounge
• Opera Lounge
• Mcard Center 1
• Counseling And Psychological Services 1
• Dean Of Students
• Its Accounts Office 1
• The Spectrum Center
• Central Student Government
• Michigan Union Ticket Office 1
• Multi Ethnic Student Affairs 1
• Center For Campus Involvement 1
• Student Organization Accounts Service 1
• Student Organization Resource Center 1
• University Activities Center
• University Unions Administration
• Sexual Assault Prevention And Awareness Center
• University Unions Maintenance
• Center For Campus Involvement 2

Nearby Buildings

• The Connector 247 ft (75 m)
• West Quadrangle 300 ft (91 m)
• LSA Building 362 ft (110 m)
• Museum of Art 498 ft (152 m)
• Student Activities Building 541 ft (165 m)

Other Student Life Buildings

• Burnham House
• Argus I Building
• Hill Auditorium
• Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
• Ginsberg Center

See all dining options: Dining Hours

Find more places to study: Study Spots

Part of: New Student Tour, Coffee & Snacks, Historic Campus, Winter Warmup Spots

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michigan Union located?

Michigan Union is located at 530 STATE ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.27522982564101, -83.7415464179487.

What departments or services are in Michigan Union?

Michigan Union houses Crofoot Room, Pond Room, Michigan Room, 2105 B, 2105 D, Anderson Room A B Or C, Kuenzel Room, Rogel Ballroom, Wolverine Room A B Or C, Parker Room, Welker Room, Tappan Room, Sophia B Jones Room, Pond Room A B Or C, 2105 A, and 27 more departments.

How many floors does Michigan Union have?

Michigan Union has 4 floors.

How do I find Michigan Union on the University of Michigan campus?

Michigan Union is located on Central Campus at 530 STATE ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 4 minutes walking southwest.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/michigan-union