North Quad

Also known as: North Quadrangle Residential And Academic Complex, NQ, North Quad, NQ

North Quad is a housing building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 105 STATE ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 10 floors. The building code is NQ, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Department Of Communication And Media, Department Of Screen Arts And Cultures, Residential College, School Of Information Dean S Office and 5 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, North Quad is approximately 5 minutes walking northwest.

Classification: Resident Hall. 29 classrooms.

Official website: North Quad

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 2010 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Robert A.M. Stern Architects / EYP
• Style: Collegiate Gothic Revival
• Named for: Directional name following U-M quad convention (South, East, West, North)
• Notable: First new student housing since 1967; $175M; 360,000 sq ft
• Primary use: Residence hall, dining, School of Information, Communication & Media
• Did you know: First new student housing at U-M since 1967. $175M project by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, built on the site of the demolished Frieze Building.
• Sustainability: LEED Certified (base level, ~2011). 360,000 sq ft residential/academic complex.

Accessibility

• Elevator: Ehricher Room 3100 North Quad - Enter through the south entrance (near Thayer and E. Washington); the elevator is located on the left just past the lobby. -Academic Tower - Enter through the courtyard just west of the dining hall; the elevator is located inside the lobby on the left. Handicap Accessible Doors -Thayer and E. Washington at the entrance to the Housing Tower and the Ehrlicher Room. - Under the covered walkway into Housing Tower. -Doors at entrance from courtyard - enter through the courtyard just west of the Dining Hall. The elevator is located inside the lobby on the left. -Doors located at the west entrance (near S State and Huron Street).
• Ramp Access: A ramp is located at the south entrance (near Thayer and E. Washington) -A second ramp is located at the west entrance (near S State and Huron Street)

Departments & Services

• Department Of Communication And Media
• Department Of Screen Arts And Cultures
• Residential College
• School Of Information Dean S Office
• School Of Information Office Of Academic Services
• The Sweetland Center For Writing
• Language Resource Center 1
• Global Scholars Program
• Lsa Operations Facilities

Classrooms

North Quad has 21 classrooms used for scheduled classes.

• Room 1105: Classroom, 40 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Sound system, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 1110: Classroom, 30 seats. Equipment: Tables, Sound system, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Moveable tables.
• Room 1135: 17 seats. Equipment: Tables, Instructor computer, Digital projector.
• Room 1155: Classroom, 20 seats. Equipment: Tables, Sound system, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Moveable tables.
• Room 1175: Classroom, 40 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Sound system, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 1185: Classroom, 32 seats. Equipment: Tables, Sound system, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Moveable tables.
• Room 1245: Classroom, 26 seats. Equipment: Fixed tables, Tables, Sound system, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 1255: Classroom, 84 seats. Equipment: Tables, Sound system, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Digital projector.
• Room 1265: Classroom, 24 seats. Equipment: Tables, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Digital projector, Moveable tables.
• Room 1285: 24 seats.
• Room 1470: 15 seats.
• Room 2135: Classroom, 20 seats. Equipment: Tables, Sound system, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Moveable tables.
• Room 2155: Classroom, 20 seats. Equipment: Tables, Sound system, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Moveable tables.
• Room 2175: Classroom, 24 seats. Equipment: Tables, Sound system, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Moveable tables.
• Room 2185: Classroom, 36 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Sound system, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Digital projector.
• Room 2245: Classroom, 36 seats. Equipment: Tables, Sound system, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Digital projector, Moveable tables.
• Room 2255: Classroom, 84 seats. Equipment: Tables, Sound system, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Digital projector.
• Room 2265: Classroom, 12 seats. Equipment: Tables, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 2275: Classroom, 18 seats. Equipment: Tables, Sound system, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 5450: Conference, 24 seats.
• View all 21 classrooms

Nearby Buildings

• Thayer Academic Building 174 ft (53 m)
• Lane Hall 372 ft (114 m)
• Modern Languages Building 382 ft (116 m)
• Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) 531 ft (162 m)
• Burton Memorial Tower 561 ft (171 m)

Other Housing Buildings

• Alice Lloyd Hall
• Betsy Barbour House
• Bursley Hall
• Couzens Hall
• East Quadrangle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is North Quad located?

North Quad is located at 105 STATE ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.280550812499996, -83.74019049375.

Is North Quad wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: Ehricher Room 3100 North Quad - Enter through the south entrance (near Thayer and E. Washington); the elevator is located on the left just past the lobby. -Academic Tower - Enter through the courtyard just west of the dining hall; the elevator is located inside the lobby on the left. Handicap Accessible Doors -Thayer and E. Washington at the entrance to the Housing Tower and the Ehrlicher Room. - Under the covered walkway into Housing Tower. -Doors at entrance from courtyard - enter through the courtyard just west of the Dining Hall. The elevator is located inside the lobby on the left. -Doors located at the west entrance (near S State and Huron Street).. Ramp access: A ramp is located at the south entrance (near Thayer and E. Washington) -A second ramp is located at the west entrance (near S State and Huron Street).

What departments or services are in North Quad?

North Quad houses Department Of Communication And Media, Department Of Screen Arts And Cultures, Residential College, School Of Information Dean S Office, School Of Information Office Of Academic Services, The Sweetland Center For Writing, Language Resource Center 1, Global Scholars Program, Lsa Operations Facilities.

How many floors does North Quad have?

North Quad has 10 floors.

How do I find North Quad on the University of Michigan campus?

North Quad is located on Central Campus at 105 STATE ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 5 minutes walking northwest.

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