McNichols Campus Snapshot
On 74.75 acres of land, Detroit Mercy's McNichols Campus has a total of 24 individual buildings.
Briggs Building

Date Built: |
1958 |
Named After: |
Jane and Walter O. Briggs |
Total Square Feet: |
59,520 |
Purpose: |
Home of the College of Liberal Arts and Education, UDM Radio Station, Leadership Development Institute, Writing Center, with 20 classrooms |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Center for Cyber Security & Intelligence Studies construction (2010); Renovation to Neil Shine Media Center (2007); Ceiling replacements (2007); Room 310 renovation (2006) |
Calihan Hall

Date Built: |
1952 |
Named After: |
Bob Calihan, Former U of D Basketball Coach |
Total Square Feet: |
144,254 |
Purpose: |
Home of Titan Athletics, seating approximately 8,000 fans |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Men's Basketball suite (2010); Phase I of Women's Basketball locker room renovation (2009); James K. Campbell Complex with new tennis courts, pavilion, and practice field (2008); Olympic Sports women's locker room renovation (2008); Multipurpose track and field (2007); Men's basketball locker room renovation (2007); Olympic Sports office suite renovation (2007) |
Chemistry Building

Date Built: |
1927 |
Total Square Feet: |
49,696 |
Purpose: |
Home of Chemistry and Biochemistry Departments, with several laboratories, three classrooms, and one lecture hall which seats 259 students |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Complete interior building renovation (2012); Complete window replacement (2010); Exterior building signage (2009); Roof replacement (2006) |
College of Health Professions

Date Built: |
1962/2004 (North wing/South wing) |
Total Square Feet: |
37,800/18,677 |
Purpose: |
Home of the College of Health Professions, McAuley School of Nursing, with CHP administrative offices, a simulation classroom, gross anatomy lab, computer labs, nursing practice labs, exam rooms, CHP faculty offices, student lounge, distance learning room, UDM storage, the McGovern Center, and Facilities Management. |
Newest Renovation(s): |
CHP 124 longue and lobby space (2017), Maureen A. Fay, O.P. Center renovation (2010); CHP Sim Labs renovation (2010); Exterior building signage (2009); Entire edition of the CHP building (2006) |
Commerce & Finance Building

Date Built: |
1927 |
Total Square Feet: |
40,399 |
Purpose: |
Home of the College of Business Administration, Student Advisory Board, and St. Ignatius Chapel, with a total of 10 classrooms fully equipped with ceiling-mounted projectors and multi-media podiums |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Exterior building signage (2009); Wall of Fame (2008), Entire building renovation (2004) |
Engineering Building

Date Built: |
1928 |
Total Square Feet: |
90,259/6,965 (Annex) |
Purpose: |
Home of the College of Engineering and Science, with multiple labs, 16 classrooms, and the Annex for research and prototype fabrication |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Engineering Rm. 340 renovation (2010); Exterior building signage (2009); Room 220 renovation (2007) |
Facility Operations Building

Date Built: |
1930 |
Total Square Feet: |
13,440 |
Purpose: |
Home of Facility Operations and Housekeeping |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Relocation of Locksmith and Electrical Shops (2008), Facelift to Façade of building (2007); Roof replacement and window upgrade (2006) |
Fisher Administration Center

Date Built: |
1966 |
Named After: |
Fisher family of General Motors fame: Charles Fisher, Sr., Alfred J. Fisher, Sr., Edward F. Fisher, William A. Fisher |
Total Square Feet: |
52,084 |
Purpose: |
Home of Student Accounting, Scholarship and Financial Aid, Registrar, Admissions, Human Resources and Payroll, Information Technology Services, Accounts Payable/Purchasing, University Advancement, Marketing and Public Affairs, and Office of the President |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Exterior building signage (2010); Facelift to Garden and 1st levels (2007); Roof repairs (2007) |
Ford Life Sciences Building

Date Built: |
1967 |
Named After: |
Former President of Ford Motor Company Fund, Benson Ford |
Total Square Feet: |
58,422 |
Purpose: |
Home of the Biology department |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Exterior building signage (2009); Installation of statue to FLS entryway (2008); Smart classroom (2005); Room 113 renovation (2005) |
Gardella Honors House

Date Built: |
1963 |
Named After: |
Mr. & Mrs. George A. Gardella |
Total Square Feet: |
540 |
Purpose: |
Home to the Honors Program studying space |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Complete renovation for study space for Honors program students (2008) |
Holden Hall

Date Built: |
1946 |
Named After: |
James Holden, former Board Member of the University Administrative Council |
Total Square Feet: |
36,150 |
Purpose: |
Home of UDM Residents, with over 80 available dorm rooms |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Bathroom renovations (2008); Complete electrical upgrade (2007), Complete window replacement (2007); Interior facelift including lounge and hallway renovations (2005) |
Warren Loranger Architecture Building

Date Built: |
1927 |
Named After: |
Warren L. Loranger, Former SOA Benefactor and Alum |
Total Square Feet: |
46,329 |
Purpose: |
Home of the School of Architecture and Detroit Collaborative Design Center |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Renovations to Peter Peirce Interactive Learning Center (2008) |
Lansing-Reilly Hall

Date Built: |
1927 |
Additional Information: |
May 30, 1926, Decoration Day, the cornerstone of |
Named After: |
Mr. Cornelius Reilly and his son, John Lansing Reilly. John Lansing Reilly is the son of Cornelius Reilly and Manette Reilly. "Lansing" is a family surname, as it is the maiden name of John's mother, Manette, and his aunt, Miss Marie Lansing. A plaque at the McNichols entrance foyer details its dedication. Interestingly, the cornerstone lists the building officially as Reilly-Lansing Memorial Hall. |
Total Square Feet: |
43,340 |
Purpose: |
Home/residence of Jesuit Community Members |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Updated and retouched Chapel (2008) |
McNichols Campus Library

Date Built: |
1949 |
Total Square Feet: |
74,399 |
Purpose: |
Home of Library, University Academic Services, and Learning Center, with over 500,000 books/media, 375 printed journals, and over 50,000 government documents |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Roof & Elevator upgrades (2010); Archives renovations (2010); 1st and 3rd floor complete renovations (2009); Renovation to stacks and study areas (2008), Exterior upgrade including new doors and ramp (2006) |
Quad Complex

Date Built: |
1969 |
Total Square Feet: |
9,814/26,300/26,300/26,300/27,965 (commons/north/south/east/west) |
Purpose: |
Home of Upper Classmen residents and SUMS Mailboxes, with four buildings of 64 dorms each and one commons building |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Curtain Wall and Concrete Band Replacements (2012); Waterproofing (2010); Wellness Center relocation renovation (2009); Installation of new SUMS Mailboxes (2009); Exterior upgrade including concrete work and porch upgrades (2007); Replacement shower valves (2007) |
Reno Hall

Date Built: |
1954 |
Named After: |
Father George L Reno |
Total Square Feet: |
60,732 |
Purpose: |
Home of Theatre department, CECC, counseling clinic, Education department, Language and Cultural Training, International Student Office, and Psychology Clinic |
Newest Renovation(s): |
ISO relocation and renovation (2010); Renovation to front porch and entrance (2009) |
Shiple Hall

Date Built: |
1960 |
Named After: |
Fr. George Shiple, Former Chemistry Chairman |
Total Square Feet: |
82,660 |
Purpose: |
Home of Residence Life, First Year Experience Residents, Grab & Go, and Mercy Place, with approximately 180 functional dorm rooms |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Grab & Go Concessions Area (2011); Upgrade to elevators (2009); Installation of new windows (2008); Bathroom renovations (2007) |
Student Center

Date Built: |
1956/1969 (Addition) |
Total Square Feet: |
54,994/44,597 |
Purpose: |
Home of Public Safety, Student Life, Campus Ministry, University Services, Grounds CoffeeHaus, Computer Lab, UDM Bookstore, Credit Union ATM, Dining Services, Loft, Titan Dining Room, Subway, Starbucks, Ballroom, President's Dining Room |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Addition of Starbucks (2013); Addition of Subway (2011); Renovation of Grounds CoffeeHaus (2010); Games area renovations (2009); President's Dining Room renovation (2008); Titan Dining Room and Loft Dining Area renovations (2007) |
Student Fitness Center
Date Built: |
2012 |
Total Square Feet: |
40,000 |
Purpose: |
Home of two basketball/volleyball/badminton courts, Group Fitness room, open weight and cardio area, open stretching area, Tommy's Smoothies & Snacks |
Newest Renovation(s): |
Construction of Building (2012) |