Cooley Building

Also known as: Mortimer E Cooley Building, COOL

Cooley Building is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 2355 BONISTEEL BLVD, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 3 floors. The building code is COOL, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features ramp access. It houses Department Of Nuclear Engineering And Radiological Sciences, White Auditorium Aud White, Caen Lab, Nuclear Engineering Measurements Lab and 3 more. From the Diag, Cooley Building is approximately 31 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 6 classrooms.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1953 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Eero Saarinen (consultant)
• Style: Mid-Century Modern
• Named for: Mortimer Elwyn Cooley, 2nd Dean of Engineering (1903–1928)
• Notable: First building erected on North Campus; dedicated October 24, 1953
• Primary use: Engineering research laboratories

Accessibility

• Ramp Access: Northeast entrance.

Departments & Services

• Department Of Nuclear Engineering And Radiological Sciences
• White Auditorium Aud White
• Caen Lab
• Nuclear Engineering Measurements Lab
• Plasma Teaching Lab
• Radiation Measurement Lab
• Radiological Health Engineering Lab

Classrooms

Cooley Building has 3 classrooms used for scheduled classes.

• Room 1940: Classroom, 40 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Audience Mic.
• Room 2918: Classroom, 20 seats. Equipment: Audience Mic.
• Room G906: Classroom, 78 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Handheld Mic, Audience Mic, Interactive Screen/Wacom.

Nearby Buildings

• Industrial and Operations Engineering Building 184 ft (56 m)
• Bonisteel Interdisciplinary Research Building 250 ft (76 m)
• Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project 291 ft (89 m)
• Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr 328 ft (100 m)
• Nuclear Engineering Laboratories 353 ft (108 m)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cooley Building located?

Cooley Building is located at 2355 BONISTEEL BLVD on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.29060947692308, -83.71374089230767.

Is Cooley Building wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Ramp access: Northeast entrance..

What departments or services are in Cooley Building?

Cooley Building houses Department Of Nuclear Engineering And Radiological Sciences, White Auditorium Aud White, Caen Lab, Nuclear Engineering Measurements Lab, Plasma Teaching Lab, Radiation Measurement Lab, Radiological Health Engineering Lab.

How many floors does Cooley Building have?

Cooley Building has 3 floors.

How do I find Cooley Building on the University of Michigan campus?

Cooley Building is located on Central Campus at 2355 BONISTEEL BLVD. From the Diag, it is approximately 31 minutes walking northeast.

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