Welcome to Michigan Tech's newest housing option, the Hillside Place! Hillside Place
offers a unique living environment that is similar to the residence halls, yet includes
many independent living features. Hillside Place is reserved for three different groups
of students:
- Graduate students (currently enrolled in the Graduate School)
- Undergraduate students (senior or non-traditional students who are 21 years of age
or older)
- Single Student Groups (full-time students who have completed one year of college)
Hillside Place residence hall at Michigan Technological University is one of the first
Gold Certified student residences in Michigan, click here to read more.
Each unit consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and living area. Each person
will have his or her own individual bedroom. All students will share the main living
area, defined as the kitchen, living room, and bathrooms.
Room Layout
Included in the rate are cable and internet. Cleaning services of the living area
twice a month are also included.
Living Room Includes
- Armchair
- End table
- Sofa
- Coffee table
- Cable and phone capabilities
Bedroom Includes
- Loftable bed (extra long twin)
- Dresser
- Desk
- Chair
- Cable and internet capabilities
Kitchen Includes
- Electric range (oven & stovetop)
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
What To Bring
- Table lamps
- Sheets (extra long twin)
- Pillows
- Blankets
- Fans
- Television
- Toaster
- Cooking utensils
- Silverware and dishes
- Laundry detergent
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.
Reception Desk Services (In McNair)
- Mail service for students and staff
- Check out: sports equipment, board games, basic tool kits, kitchen equipment and utensils,
vacuums for student use
- Cash/change exchange up to $20
- Room key check-out for lost or misplaced room key
- Sell meal passes for the dining hall in McNair
- McNair Desk phone #906-487-4700
Fitness Rooms
For the fitness enthusiast, each 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.
Game Rooms
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
Laundry rooms are conveniently located in each hall. Housing & Residential Life provides
and maintains washers free of charge for all residents. Dryers are also provided at
a cost of twenty-five cents per cycle.
Study Areas
Many areas, specifically designated for studying, are located in each residence hall.
A quiet environment is observed there at all times.
Computer Connections
Computing at Michigan Tech is 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.
Cable TV
Residence hall rooms have cable TV service provided by Michigan Tech. Included in
the channel lineup is the Husky Movie Vision channel, which shows student-selected movies. Premium channels
are also available by subscription. For further details, visit Telcom's Television Services page.
Saunas
Saunas are available for students in each residence hall. Hours for use are posted
in the respective hall.
