Does Mosher-Jordan have air conditioning?

Yes. Mosher-Jordan was rebuilt in 2008 and is one of the few first-year halls at Michigan with central air conditioning — a genuine advantage over no-AC halls like South Quad, Bursley, and Mary Markley during the warm first weeks of the term. That means a fan is optional here rather than essential. Do pack a warm blanket, though: air-conditioned Hill rooms can get chilly at night once the building cools down, and a comforter plus a throw covers the swing between a warm afternoon and a cold 2 a.m.

What is MRADS at Mosher-Jordan?

MRADS is the Michigan Research and Discovery Scholars program — a living-learning community housed in Mosher-Jordan that connects first-year students interested in research with upperclass mentors and research advisors who live in the building. If you're admitted to MRADS, your hallmates are your academic community, and the program builds in events, advising, and pathways into undergraduate research early. Even if you're not in MRADS, living in a hall organized around a research community shapes the atmosphere — it tends to be a focused, academically engaged floor culture.

What's the dining like at Mosher-Jordan?

Mosher-Jordan is attached to the Hill Dining Center, the main dining facility for the Hill neighborhood, so meals are effectively downstairs — one of the most convenient dining setups of any first-year hall. That convenience means you can pack light on food gear: a water bottle, a few reusable containers for leftovers, and maybe a Brita filter. You don't need cooking appliances (most are banned in the rooms anyway), though a UL-listed electric kettle or coffee maker with automatic shut-off is allowed if you want a hot drink in your room.

Why is Mosher-Jordan such a popular dorm?

MoJo stacks up several of the things first-years want most: it's one of the few halls with air conditioning, it's attached to the Hill Dining Center so food is downstairs, and it's home to the MRADS research learning community. The 2008 renovation left it modern and comfortable, and its Hill location puts it near the rec buildings and the other first-year dorms. All of that makes it a high-demand assignment, so if MoJo appeals to you, submit your housing application and preferences as early as you can.

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Mosher-Jordan Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

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Doubles & singles, community bathrooms — renovated Hill hall with AC, home to the MRADS learning community

Verified Jul 27, 2026 · housing.umich.edu

A fully renovated Hill hall (reopened 2008) and one of the few first-year buildings WITH central air conditioning. It's attached to the Hill Dining Center and home to the Michigan Research and Discovery Scholars (MRADS) living-learning community. Students call it 'MoJo.'

Bed SizeTwin XL · 36"×80"
Under-BedLoftable modular frame
ACYes
On-Campus~97% of first-years

✓ In the room

Bed frame & Twin XL mattressdesk with attached shelfdesk chairdressercloset or wardrobe (loftable modular furniture)

✗ Not provided

Beddingtowelsshower caddyhangersdesk lampfridgemicrowave

⊘ Prohibited

Candlesincensewax warmersdiffusersburning sagehalogen lampspersonal AC unitsspace heatershumidifiersdehumidifierstoasterstoaster ovenshot platesopen-coil cooking applianceshoverboardse-scooters indoorsnatural cut trees or greenery

Personal air conditioners are banned in Michigan Housing — you can't bring a window unit to any hall. Where there's no central AC, a fan is your only option (Housing installs a unit only with an approved medical accommodation).
Humidifiers and dehumidifiers of every kind are prohibited (electrical load + fire-alarm risk) — leave them home even for dry Michigan winters.
Personal refrigerators must be 5.5 cubic feet or smaller and under 1.5 amps, or they're turned away at move-in. Housing rents MicroFridge units (fridge + microwave in one) if you'd rather not buy.

Living in Mosher-Jordan Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Mosher-Jordan — 'MoJo' — was rebuilt in 2008, and the renovation makes it one of the more comfortable first-year halls at Michigan: it's one of the few with central air conditioning. Rooms are doubles and singles with the standard loftable modular furniture — an extra-long twin bed (36"×80"), a desk with shelf, a chair, a dresser, and a closet. Because it's air-conditioned, a fan is optional here rather than essential — but the Hill halls' AC can run cold once the building cools at night, so pack a warm blanket. Bathrooms are shared by the community, and Twin XL sheets are the size to buy, as everywhere at Michigan.

Day to day

MoJo is attached to the Hill Dining Center — the main dining hub for the Hill neighborhood — so meals are essentially downstairs, and it's a quick walk to Palmer Field, the CCRB and NCRB rec buildings, and the other Hill halls. It's home to the Michigan Research and Discovery Scholars (MRADS), a living-learning community that pairs first-years with upperclass research mentors who live in the building, so if you're in MRADS your academic community is your hallmates. Between the AC, the attached dining, and the learning community, MoJo is one of the most sought-after first-year assignments on the Hill.

Move-in day

Move-in is the last week of August, before classes begin Monday, August 31, 2026, with a time slot from your housing portal. MoJo's Hill location means a bit of a climb from lower campus, so pack for one efficient trip and use a cart. The good news for an August arrival: MoJo is air-conditioned, so the heat is far less of a factor than in South Quad, Bursley, or Markley. Still set your loft height on day one, keep a personal fridge to 5.5 cubic feet or under, and bring a warm blanket — the AC runs cold once the building cools down at night.

Room ideas

See The Raised Bed styled

The frame goes up, and the floor underneath comes back as storage.

Styled render — not a photo of Mosher-Jordan Hall.

Dorm shopping guides: Mini fridge · Surge protector · Storage bins · Mattress topper · Desk lamp · Bedding sets · Twin XL sheets · Shower caddy · Towels · Shower shoes · Laundry hamper · Area rug · Mirror · Over-door organizer · Closet organizers · Fans (no AC) · Loft bed setup

Sources & verification — last checked Jul 27, 2026

Mosher-Jordan Hall FAQ

Does Mosher-Jordan have air conditioning?: Yes. Mosher-Jordan was rebuilt in 2008 and is one of the few first-year halls at Michigan with central air conditioning — a genuine advantage over no-AC halls like South Quad, Bursley, and Mary Markley during the warm first weeks of the term. That means a fan is optional here rather than essential. Do pack a warm blanket, though: air-conditioned Hill rooms can get chilly at night once the building cools down, and a comforter plus a throw covers the swing between a warm afternoon and a cold 2 a.m.
What is MRADS at Mosher-Jordan?: MRADS is the Michigan Research and Discovery Scholars program — a living-learning community housed in Mosher-Jordan that connects first-year students interested in research with upperclass mentors and research advisors who live in the building. If you're admitted to MRADS, your hallmates are your academic community, and the program builds in events, advising, and pathways into undergraduate research early. Even if you're not in MRADS, living in a hall organized around a research community shapes the atmosphere — it tends to be a focused, academically engaged floor culture.
What's the dining like at Mosher-Jordan?: Mosher-Jordan is attached to the Hill Dining Center, the main dining facility for the Hill neighborhood, so meals are effectively downstairs — one of the most convenient dining setups of any first-year hall. That convenience means you can pack light on food gear: a water bottle, a few reusable containers for leftovers, and maybe a Brita filter. You don't need cooking appliances (most are banned in the rooms anyway), though a UL-listed electric kettle or coffee maker with automatic shut-off is allowed if you want a hot drink in your room.
Why is Mosher-Jordan such a popular dorm?: MoJo stacks up several of the things first-years want most: it's one of the few halls with air conditioning, it's attached to the Hill Dining Center so food is downstairs, and it's home to the MRADS research learning community. The 2008 renovation left it modern and comfortable, and its Hill location puts it near the rec buildings and the other first-year dorms. All of that makes it a high-demand assignment, so if MoJo appeals to you, submit your housing application and preferences as early as you can.
Is Mosher-Jordan Hall a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Mosher-Jordan Hall has Twin XL · 36"×80" beds with Loftable modular frame of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. University of Michigan provides Bed frame & Twin XL mattress, desk with attached shelf, desk chair, dresser, closet or wardrobe (loftable modular furniture) in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Mosher-Jordan Hall stacks up against University of Michigan's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Mosher-Jordan Hall Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Mosher-Jordan Hall: it has Twin XL · 36"×80" beds with Loftable modular frame of under-bed clearance, and the room is air conditioned. On top of that, the room comes with Bed frame & Twin XL mattress, desk with attached shelf, desk chair, dresser, closet or wardrobe (loftable modular furniture); you'll need to bring Bedding, towels, shower caddy, hangers, desk lamp, fridge, microwave yourself; Candles, incense, wax warmers, diffusers, burning sage, halogen lamps, personal AC units, space heaters, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, toasters, toaster ovens, hot plates, open-coil cooking appliances, hoverboards, e-scooters indoors, natural cut trees or greenery isn't allowed. The full day-to-day breakdown above covers the room, the building, and move-in day in more depth.

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Living in Mosher-Jordan Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Day to day

Move-in day

See The Raised Bed styled

Everything for your Mosher-Jordan Hall room

Bedding

Fan — optional

Bathroom

Personal Care & Grooming

Self-Care Essentials

Storage & Organization

Closet Space-Savers

Tech & Power

Laundry

Desk & Study

Health & Safety

Comfort & Room

Kitchen & Dining

Misc Essentials

Move-In Day Gear

Mosher-Jordan Hall FAQ

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