Office of Housing &
Residential Life
History of Campus Housing at WSU
•Apartments have been available to
students on campus for many years
•Residence Halls on campus are new
(2002, 2003 & 2005)
•Housing & Residential Life now
oversees 3 apartment buildings and 3
residence halls that could accommodate
approximately 3,000 students
Office of Housing and Residential Life
Residential life at Wayne State fosters
student learning and success through
engaging residents in an intentional
living-learning environment.
Residents grow in self-awareness and
cross-cultural understanding as they
practice social and group development
as members of a diverse group of Wayne
State learners.
Housing Options for Freshmen
• Atchison, Ghafari & The Towers
• Building Community Director
• RA’s on every floor
• 24/7 service desks
• Secure card access entry system
• Social and study lounges located on
every floor
• Cable TV & wireless internet
Office of Housing and Residential Life
Ghafari & Atchison Halls
Atchison Hall
• Built in 2002 & 2003
• Primarily 1st year students
• All female floor, Honors floor
& the Community of Scholars
• Double occupancy
• Private bath
• Fully furnished
• Floors are coed; individual
rooms are not
• Least expensive residence
hall option
Ghafari Hall
Office of Housing and Residential Life
Towers Residential Suites
• Built in 2005
• Freshman – Graduate Students
• Floor classifications
• I.E. Honors, Graduate Students,
24 hour quiet hour, Freshman,
etc.
• 7 suite styles – each fully furnished
with private bathroom in suite
• Suites house 1 – 4 people
• On-site fitness areas and kitchens
on alternating floors
• Open for breaks
Dining at WSU: Fresh, Fast and Fun!
• Variety of meal plans
offered
• Meal plans may be used
at the Towers Café, Warrior
Dining and the Warrior
Grille
•Warrior Dollars--can be
used at eateries like
Starbucks, Subway and
Pizzeria Venti
Office of Housing and Residential Life
Living on Campus Enhances
Student Success
• Better Grades
• More Connected
•Higher Graduation Rates
• Increased Convenience
• More Resources
•Focused on Student Success
Office of Housing and Residential Life
Students can apply online at
www.housing.wayne.edu
Tours of the residence halls are
available daily. Contact
Admissions for details.
Office of Housing & Residential Life
598 Student Center Building
Housing.wayne.edu
(313) 577-2116
housing@wayne.edu