Undergraduate Science Building

Also known as: USB

Undergraduate Science Building is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 204 WASHTENAW AVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 4 floors. The building code is USB, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Classroom Services, Mcdb Labs, Neuroscience Lab, Conference Room 29 and 7 more. From the Diag, Undergraduate Science Building is approximately 5 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 39 classrooms.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 2006 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: SmithGroup / Venturi, Scott Brown
• Style: Contemporary
• Named for: Not named for a person; part of the Palmer Drive Life Sciences Complex
• Notable: 140,000 sq ft; 16 teaching labs on three floors
• Primary use: Undergraduate science instruction

Accessibility

• Elevator: From the North entrance (west corner), elevator is to the left. From the North entrance (east corner), go all the way straight down, elevator is on the left.
• Ramp Access: There are power doors at most entrances, among them, the North entrances (at each corner of building), and the Southeast entrance.

Departments & Services

• Classroom Services
• Mcdb Labs
• Neuroscience Lab
• Conference Room 29
• Conference Room 30
• Mail Room 1
• Neuroscience Program
• Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program 1
• Women In Science And Engineering 1
• Lsa Facilities Operations 1
• Program In Biology

Classrooms

Undergraduate Science Building has 29 classrooms used for scheduled classes.

• Room 1230: Classroom, 96 seats. Equipment: Fixed tables, Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 1250: Classroom, 72 seats. Equipment: Fixed tables, Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 2114: 24 seats.
• Room 2115: 24 seats.
• Room 2122: 24 seats.
• Room 2123: 24 seats.
• Room 2130: 24 seats.
• Room 2131: 24 seats.
• Room 2230: Classroom, 22 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Computer lab, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 2234: Classroom, 44 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Computer lab, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Moveable tables.
• Room 2244: Classroom, 48 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Instructor computer, Lecture capture, Document camera, Assistive listening, Digital projector, Moveable tables.
• Room 2260: Classroom, 119 seats. Equipment: Fixed tables, Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 3114: 16 seats.
• Room 3115: 18 seats.
• Room 3122: 16 seats.
• Room 3123: 18 seats.
• Room 3130: 24 seats.
• Room 3131: 24 seats.
• Room 3142: 24 seats.
• Room 3143: 24 seats.
• View all 29 classrooms

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• Plant Operations 240 ft (73 m)
• Mary Sue Coleman Hall 252 ft (77 m)
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• Museum of Natural History 332 ft (101 m)
• Dental & W.K. Kellogg Institute 333 ft (101 m)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Undergraduate Science Building located?

Undergraduate Science Building is located at 204 WASHTENAW AVE on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.27984951935485, -83.73506950967743.

Is Undergraduate Science Building wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: From the North entrance (west corner), elevator is to the left. From the North entrance (east corner), go all the way straight down, elevator is on the left.. Ramp access: There are power doors at most entrances, among them, the North entrances (at each corner of building), and the Southeast entrance..

What departments or services are in Undergraduate Science Building?

Undergraduate Science Building houses Classroom Services, Mcdb Labs, Neuroscience Lab, Conference Room 29, Conference Room 30, Mail Room 1, Neuroscience Program, Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program 1, Women In Science And Engineering 1, Lsa Facilities Operations 1, Program In Biology.

How many floors does Undergraduate Science Building have?

Undergraduate Science Building has 4 floors.

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

Undergraduate Science Building is located on Central Campus at 204 WASHTENAW AVE. From the Diag, it is approximately 5 minutes walking northeast.

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