McNair Hall has a great view of the Keweenaw Waterway. The two living units, East and West, are
connected by the Dining Services Building. There are about 650 beds available for
assignment across McNair Hall.
East McNair has five stories and offers a mix of double and triple occupancy rooms.
It contains all of McNair's theme communities. West McNair consists of two stories
and offers double occupancy rooms. Historically, this area predominantly houses first-year
students which makes it a unique and fun place to start your life as a Husky!
Take a virtual tour
Room Layouts
2-Person East McNair Room: Virtual Tour
Please note that not all rooms are identical. Exact room layout and size may vary.
2-Person East McNair Room: Virtual Tour
Please note that not all rooms are identical. Exact room layout and size may vary.
2-Person West McNair Room: Virtual Tour (set as 3-person rooms in virtual tour)
Please note that not all rooms are identical. Exact room layout and size may vary.
Amenities
Each hall has its own collection of dining halls, student lounges, and a reception
desk. Select any of the additional services below for a description and more information.
- Open 10AM - 8PM daily
- Check-out items for residents (sports equipment, board games, basic tools, cookware,
cleaning supplies, etc.)
- Check-out spare room keys for lost or misplaced room keys
- Mail sorting for McNair Hall and Hillside Place residents and staff (NOTE: Our staff
does NOT actually handle mail delivery/processing; we ONLY sort and log mail as it
is dropped off in batches from third-party carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.). Students
with packages or oversized items to pick up will receive an email once the items have
been logged. Any queries regarding mail delivery to the residence halls can be directed
to deskcoordinator@mtu.edu.)
- Contact: 906-487-4700
For the fitness enthusiast, McNair Hall has a fitness room, well-equipped with aerobic
and weight training equipment. All residence hall students can join the Quad Core
Fitness Club for a nominal fee.
The Eatery at McNair Hall offers a convenient dining option with tasty menus, innovative
food stations and a picturesque view of the Keweenaw Waterway. Meal plans are required
for all students living in the residence halls. Residents can select a meal plan during
the Housing contract process in HuskyHouse. For more information regarding Dining
Services, please visit our Residential Dining website.
The game rooms offer a variety of recreational equipment from pool tables to arcade
games. Equipment is provided and may be checked out at the Reception Desks.
Laundry rooms are conveniently located in McNair hall.
There are two rooms with pianos currently available to the public in McNair: one electronic
piano is in the McNair Hall lobby and the other piano is in the ground floor common
area of East McNair.
Many areas, specifically designated for studying, are located in each residence hall.
A quiet environment is observed there at all times.
Kitchenettes provide a place for students to make anything from a light snack to a
gourmet meal. Each is furnished with a stove, microwave, sink and refrigerator. In
McNair there are kitchenettes on each floor.
Residents have the opportunity to store their bikes in hall storage over the winter.
Between the damaging weather and snow plows, most students use this free storage option
as opposed to hauling their bike home with them over breaks.
Computing at Michigan Techis available in many places and in many ways. Each major has computing facilities
with the hardware and software that are available to you through your computing fee.
Many students bring their own desktop or laptop computer. ResTech is Michigan Tech's residence hall network that provides students with high-speed
Internet access from the comfort of their rooms. A list of wireless Internet hotzones
on campus is also available through RoverNet.
Printers are available for residents to use on campus. For more information visit
Residence Hall Printing.
The standard double room measures 12' X 15' and includes two loftable beds, two chests
of drawers, two desks, two study chairs, a wastebasket, and carpeting. Each room has
either a closet or two armoires. Triple and quad rooms are furnished accordingly.
All furniture must remain in your room at all times. To view room measurements and
furniture specifications, click here.
Since we do not furnish bed linens, you are encouraged to purchase linens prior to
arrival. The standard mattress size is 36" X 80" and extra-long twin sheets fit best.
You are responsible for laundering your own linens.
Dimensions are expressed in Height x Width x Depth.
Dresser—30" x 36" x 22"
Drawers (x3) 6" x 32" x 19"
Desk—30" x 42" x 22"
Keyboard Drawer 3" x 24" x 19"
Small Drawers (x2) 4" x 12" x 19"
Large Drawer 12" x 12" x 19"
Loft Bed — 69" x 86" x 39"
Space under desk 24" x 24" x 20"
Mattress (Extra Long Twin) 80" x 37" x 8"
Chair 33" x 20 x 22"
Chair seat height 18"
Space under bed 60"
Every room in McNair comes with closet. Dimensions vary.
You are welcome to bring a refrigerator with you, but it must not be larger than 25"
wide x 25" deep x 35" high.
Since we do not furnish bed linens, you are encouraged to purchase linens prior to
arrival. The standard mattress size is 36 inches by 80 inches. Extra-long twin sheets
fit best. You are responsible for laundering your own linens.
A saunas is available for students in each McNair hall. Hours for use are posted outside
of the sauna.
