West Quadrangle
Housing WQAlso known as: WQ, West Quad, WQ
West Quadrangle is a housing building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 541 THOMPSON ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 5 floors. The building code is WQ, used in class schedules and room assignments. It houses Rescomp Site, Cafeteria 4, Allen S Gate Main Lounge, Ostafin Room and 13 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, West Quadrangle is approximately 6 minutes walking southwest.
Classification: Resident Hall. 5 classrooms.
Official website: West Quadrangle
Building Details
| Category | Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 541 THOMPSON ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
| Floors | 5 |
| Coordinates | 42.27485583555555, -83.74253690222221 |
| Building Code | WQ |
| Website | housing.umich.edu |
| Campus | Central Campus |
History
- Year Built: 1937 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
- Architect: Lane, Davenport & Meyer
- Style: Collegiate Gothic
- Named for: Directional name; first unit Allen-Rumsey House (1937) named for Ann Arbor co-founders John Allen and Elisha Rumsey; built as WPA project with 45% federal grant
- Notable: 264,663 sq ft; designed to match Michigan Union
- Primary use: Residence hall, dining
Departments & Services
- Rescomp Site
- Cafeteria 4
- Allen S Gate Main Lounge
- Ostafin Room
- Wedge Room
- Music Practice Room 2
- Laundry Room 2
- Mailroom
- Photo Dark Room
- Cambridge House
- University Security
- A Subuhi Cultural Center
- Academic Peer Advisor
- Facilities Office
- Front Desk 1
- Resident Hall Housing Offices
- Strauss Library
Classrooms
West Quadrangle has 2 classrooms used for scheduled classes.
Nearby Buildings
- The Connector 179 ft (55 m)
- Michigan Union 300 ft (91 m)
- Munger Graduate Residences 343 ft (105 m)
- Parking Customer Service 411 ft (125 m)
- South Quad 437 ft (133 m)
Other Housing Buildings
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is West Quadrangle located?
- West Quadrangle is located at 541 THOMPSON ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.27485583555555, -83.74253690222221.
- What departments or services are in West Quadrangle?
- West Quadrangle houses Rescomp Site, Cafeteria 4, Allen S Gate Main Lounge, Ostafin Room, Wedge Room, Music Practice Room 2, Laundry Room 2, Mailroom, Photo Dark Room, Cambridge House, University Security, A Subuhi Cultural Center, Academic Peer Advisor, Facilities Office, Front Desk 1, and 2 more departments.
- How many floors does West Quadrangle have?
- West Quadrangle has 5 floors.
- How do I find West Quadrangle on the University of Michigan campus?
- West Quadrangle is located on Central Campus at 541 THOMPSON ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 6 minutes walking southwest.
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 April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/west-quadrangle