Trotter Multicultural Center
Student LifeCodes and aliases: TMC. These codes appear in campus maps, room schedules, and classroom searches.
Trotter Multicultural Center is a student life building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 428 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 2 floors. Related campus codes for this building include TMC. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Trotter Multicultural Center is approximately 3 minutes walking west.
Classification: Student Services. 2 classrooms.
Official website: Trotter Multicultural Center
Building Details
| Category | Student Life |
|---|---|
| Address | 428 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
| Floors | 2 |
| Coordinates | 42.2771, -83.74109 |
| Website | trotter.umich.edu |
| Campus | Central Campus |
| Known Codes | TMC |
History
- Year Built: 1971 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
- Architect: Unknown
- Style: Adapted fraternity house
- Named for: William Monroe Trotter, journalist and civil rights activist
- Notable: Founded through Black Action Movement (BAM); original building destroyed by fire 1972; new State St. location opened 2019
- Primary use: Multicultural programming, student support
- Did you know: Trotter grew out of the Black Action Movement in 1971. The first building burned down the next year, and the center is named for William Monroe Trotter, a Black journalist and civil rights activist.
Nearby Buildings
- Betsy Barbour House 129 ft (39 m)
- Newberry Residence 140 ft (43 m)
- Kelsey Museum of Archaeology 161 ft (49 m)
- Lipsey Student Publications Building 327 ft (100 m)
- LSA Building 331 ft (101 m)
Other Student Life Buildings
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Trotter Multicultural Center located?
- Trotter Multicultural Center is located at 428 S. State Street on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.2771, -83.74109.
- How many floors does Trotter Multicultural Center have?
- Trotter Multicultural Center has 2 floors.
- How do I find Trotter Multicultural Center on the University of Michigan campus?
- Trotter Multicultural Center is located on Central Campus at 428 S. State Street. From the Diag, it is approximately 3 minutes walking west.
Sources
- University of Michigan Facilities and Operations
- OpenStreetMap Contributors
- Bentley Historical Library
- MGuide Campus Map — student-built, independently maintained
Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated July 20, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/trotter-multicultural-center-1/