South Quad

Also known as: South Quadrangle, SQ, South Quad, SQ

South Quad is a housing building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 600 MADISON ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 5 floors. The building code is SQ, used in class schedules and room assignments. It houses Down Under, Ambatana Lounge, Yuri Kochiyama Lounge, Music Practice Room 1 and 8 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, South Quad is approximately 6 minutes walking southwest.

Classification: Resident Hall. 9 classrooms.

Official website: South Quad

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1951 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Andrew Morison
• Style: Mid-Century Modern
• Named for: Directional name; seven houses named for U-M faculty: Taylor (economics), Gomberg (chemistry), Huber (medicine), Kelsey (archaeology), Reeves (polisci), Scott (English), Van Tyne (history)
• Notable: Largest residence hall on campus; renovated and reopened fall 2014
• Primary use: Residence hall, dining
• Did you know: Lucy Liu (BA 1990) lived in South Quad room 4809 Taylor as a student.

Departments & Services

• Down Under
• Ambatana Lounge
• Yuri Kochiyama Lounge
• Music Practice Room 1
• Academic Peer Advising
• Residence Hall Association Office
• Central Management Center
• Conference Management Services
• Front Desk
• Information Resource Center
• Wolv Student Television
• South Quad Facilities

Nearby Buildings

• The Connector 330 ft (101 m)
• West Quadrangle 437 ft (133 m)
• Munger Graduate Residences 559 ft (170 m)
• Michigan Union 567 ft (173 m)
• Hutchins Hall 567 ft (173 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 South Quad located?

South Quad is located at 600 MADISON ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.27371788823529, -83.74202765882353.

What departments or services are in South Quad?

South Quad houses Down Under, Ambatana Lounge, Yuri Kochiyama Lounge, Music Practice Room 1, Academic Peer Advising, Residence Hall Association Office, Central Management Center, Conference Management Services, Front Desk, Information Resource Center, Wolv Student Television, South Quad Facilities.

How many floors does South Quad have?

South Quad has 5 floors.

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

South Quad is located on Central Campus at 600 MADISON ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 6 minutes walking southwest.

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