All Rooms Filled at New Residence Hall

Chancellor Ruth J. Person visited the new residence hall as part of her first tour of campus. The facilty will open August 24. As of last week, the Office of Housing and Residence Life announced that all 310 beds in the First Street Residence Hall have been filled.

"Even though we are full, we are still accepting applications," said Jeanine Bessette, Director of Housing and Residence Life. "We understand that there may still be some students who change their minds and decide not to move in, so we want to make any open spots available to others."

Housing will add a new dimension to the University of Michigan-Flint campus. The residential students come from several counties in the state of Michigan, as well as from across the country and around the world. They are from such diverse areas as Ohio, Texas, Washington D.C., Canada, China, Taiwan, South Korea and India.

"We are delighted to welcome our first residents this fall," said Dr. Mary Jo Sekelsky, Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Enrollment Management. "These students are trailblazers for the University of Michigan-Flint and will forever change and redefine our identity as a campus."

Beginning August 18, ten residence hall advisors will move into their rooms so they are completely familiar with the facility before students arrive. On Sunday, August 24, the campus community will welcome students on Move-In Day. An official opening ceremony for the First Street Residence Hall will take place on campus on September 8.

Residence Hall Timeline

March 2004: UM-Flint issued a Request for Qualifications from developers on construction and management of a student housing project of approximately 240 to 300 beds.

October 2006: U-M Board of Regents approved a request to study the financial feasibility of a housing project for the Flint campus.

April 2007: U-M Board of Regents approved design and contractor for residence hall.

July 2007: Ground breaking for residence hall and site preparations begin.

August 2007: Construction is underway.

April 2008: Building is roofed and ready for interior completition.

August 24, 2008: Students move in.