HILLTOP VILLAGE
Recruitment and retention in Hilltop Village continues to be an overarching goal for master planning. Options that will provide a broader scope of choices for all WMU students in supportive living environments are under development.
New Housing
The opening of the newest WMU housing complex, Arcadia Flats, will be delayed due to construction restrictions put in place by the state of Michigan during the COVID-19 pandemic. The innovative apartment-style housing will offer multiple living styles for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.
New Student Center
The distinctive new Student Center will be a diverse central gathering point for the entire campus community with a mosaic of interconnected spaces and customer-oriented retail options. The facility includes a host of student-focused amenities and a full-service dining center on the third floor.
New Dining
Located in the Student Center, new Dining retail and food service operations will provide a variety of options, service styles and seating choices in a welcoming and inclusive environment. The third floor residential dining center will come online during phase two of opening.
For additional information about projects planned for Hilltop Village, visit the Capital Projects web pages:
- Arcadia Flats Housing Project
- Student Center and Dining Facility
- South Neighborhood Sub-campus Master Plan
Housing and Dining Master Plan (HDMP)
Residence Life and Dining Services operations are committed to adding value to the WMU student experience, while containing costs so that access to higher education is attainable and affordable. As self-operated auxiliary units, these self-supporting functions do not receive tuition revenue or state funds. Reporting through the Vice President for Student Affairs, they maintain a commitment to student development and recognize that a safe, structured and engaging living experience enhances academic success.
PROJECT UPDATES
- September 10, 2019
Event celebrates two major milestones at Hilltop Village - April 24, 2019
Arcadia Flats name approved for new housing - November 26, 2018
Information sessions set for South Neighborhood - September 17, 2018
Input sought on South Neighborhood - April 30, 2018
Public input session and survey - March 29, 2018
South Neighborhood input sessions
download the presentation - November 30, 2017
South Neighborhood development - 09-18-17 Project Update
Recent Accomplishments
Valley Dining Center
- Opened Sept. 1, 2016 overlooking Goldsworth Valley pond
- Offering nine micro-restaurants with a variety of healthy options
- Awarded LEED Gold certification
Western Heights
Stadium Drive Apartments
- Re-opened fall 2016
- Graduate student units included
Western View
- Phase II and community center opened fall 2013
- The new complex opened fall 2011
Plaza Café
- Major renovation fall 2011
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