Lodging
EMU residence halls can accommodate up to 754 people. Housing options range from air-conditioned suites complete with kitchens and semi-private baths to non-air-conditioned single- or double-occupancy rooms with shared baths.
Air-conditioned lodging
Northlawn, Cedarwood, Elmwood and Maplewood residence halls, Hillside Suites, and Parkwood Apartments offer 694 beds in air-conditioned comfort.
Northlawn is made up of a combination of furnished suites and standard rooms with a total of 198 beds. Suites are typically 4-6 person with their own bathroom, small living room, and kitchenette. Standard rooms are 1-2 person and share a centrally-located bath. Lounges, laundry facilities and elevator access are available on every floor. The university dining hall is located on the lower level.
Cedarwood, EMU’s newest residence hall, is a “green” residence hall and was built to LEED® standards (certification pending). All rooms are furnished for 2-3 people with a total of 126 beds. Each floor has four shared baths and three spacious lounges with kitchenettes. Cedarwood has laundry facilities and an elevator.
Elmwood, recently renovated in 2010-11, Elmwood is also a “green” residence hall and was renovated to LEED® standards (certification pending). Elmwood contains 82 beds consisting of 37 traditional 2 person rooms, 4 single rooms and one 4 person suite with a private bath. Each floor features 1 or 2 centrally located, shared baths and a spacious lounge. Elmwood has laundry facilities and an elevator.
Maplewood, recently renovated in 2011, Maplewood is also a “green” residence hall and was renovated to LEED® standards (certification pending). Maplewood contains 84 beds consisting of 37 traditional 2 person rooms, 4 single rooms and one 6 person suite with a private bath. Each floor features 1 or 2 centrally located, shared baths and a spacious lounge. Maplewood has laundry facilities and an elevator.
Hillside Suites is made up of 2-4 person suites with a total of 84 beds. Each suite contains a living room, full kitchen, bath, and 2-4 single or 2 double bedrooms. There is a lounge on first floor and an elevator serves second and third floors. Laundry facilities are on each floor.
Parkwood Apartments is composed of two-bedroom apartments in four buildings. The number of summer apartments varies from year to year depending on the number of full-time residents, but about 30 are usually available during the summer. These furnished apartments contain four beds each and feature a shared bath, common living/dining area and kitchen. The kitchen is complete with appliances but is not furnished with dishes, utensils, etc.
Non-air-conditioned residence hall
Roselawn residence hall contains 60 beds all located on the 3rd floor. In general, each room has two twin beds, two desks and a private sink/vanity. The 3rd floor consists of two wings that each have their own centrally located shared bathroom and shower. Double rooms can be used as single rooms if needed. Kitchen, lounge and laundry facilities are located on the first floor. Persons who are unable to negotiate steps should avoid Roselawn due to the fact that there is not an elevator.
Linens
We provide a pillow, blanket, and mattress cover for each bed. These should remain in the room upon checkout. Additional linens (sheets, towels, wash cloths, etc.) can be rented for an additional fee and can be distributed at registration or delivered to rooms prior to your arrival. Guests are responsible to make their own beds. Additional linens can be provided when guests are staying more than three days.
Telephones
Each residence hall has a telephone in the main lounge and a hall phone on every floor. There are no phones in any rooms unless prior arrangements have been made with our office. Additionally, telephones are available around campus. Guests can make long-distance calls using an 800-number or calling card.


