Maps & Directions
Here are some resources for navigating campus and getting to SMTD buildings and performance halls.
Addresses below link to an interactive map. Select the location name to learn more about that venue.
The Facilities page shares more details about inclusive spaces.
Coming in from far away? Visit our Travel Information page for more on transit and lodging options.
North Campus Buildings & Venues
Map of U-M North Campus venues – click to enlarge
©2008 Maps by Savitski Designs and CAP Designs.
More North Campus locations:
- Lurie Carillon Tower, 1230 Murfin Ave
- Cady Room, Stearns Building, 2005 Baits Dr
Driving Directions to North Campus
From North
Take US-23 South to Exit 41 (Plymouth Road). Turn right off the exit onto Plymouth. Go approximately two miles and take a left on Murfin Road. Go past a four-way stop sign and down a hill to the campus area depicted on the local map.
From South
Take US-23 North to Exit 39 (Geddes Road). Turn left off the exit onto Geddes. Geddes Road will become Fuller Road. Turn right onto Bonisteel Blvd to the campus area depicted on the local map.
From West
Take I-94 East to M-14 East (towards Plymouth) to US-23 South (follow the signs carefully). From US-23, take Exit 41 (Plymouth Road) and turn right. Go approximately two miles and take a left on Murfin Road. Go past a four-way stop sign and down a hill to the campus area depicted on the local map.
From East
Take I-94 West to US-23 North (exit 180). From US-23, take Exit 39 (Geddes Road). Turn left off the exit onto Geddes. Geddes Road will become Fuller Road. Turn right onto Bonisteel Blvd to the campus area depicted on the local map.
North Campus Parking
Due to parking limitations, we strongly recommend taking a taxi, hotel shuttle, or public transportation to the Moore Building, the Dance Building, and the Walgreen Drama Center. Other visitor lots on North Campus are marked in red on this North Campus Parking Map. Visitors traveling from Central Campus are encouraged to take a free U-M Blue Bus to Pierpont Commons.
Please note: Payment for your parking space may not be made by cash/coin. Debit/credit payments are accepted online or by using the free AIMS Mobile Pay (AMP) System, available on the Google Play / Apple App Stores.
At the Moore Building and Dance Building (Lot NC10), permit parking is in effect from 6:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday. Please check applicable signage upon your arrival, park in any of the visitor spaces (marked with yellow signs) with your license plate visible from the drive lane, and pay online or via the AMP app.
Limited visitor parking is also available behind the Walgreen Drama Center (Lot NC27). Permit parking is enforced from 6:00 am–8:00 pm, Monday–Saturday. Park in any of the visitor spaces (marked with yellow signs) with your license plate visible from the drive lane, and pay online or via the AMP app. (Before ticketed performances, additional event parking is available for $10 and a credit or debit card is required. There will be attendants at the parking lot to take your payment – parking cannot be purchased online.)
If no spaces are available at Moore or Walgreen, try the Art & Architecture lot off Fuller Road (Lot NC43). See North Campus Parking Map and details of all North Campus parking lots.
Unless you’ve paid an attendant for event parking (Walgreen), do not park in the areas marked as Blue, Yellow, Orange or Gold parking, as you may incur a $75 ticket!
Central Campus Buildings & Venues
Rackham Auditorium
Located within Rackham Graduate School, 915 E. Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
Located within the Michigan League, 911 North University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Driving Directions to Central Campus
Recommended Routes to Avoid Traffic Congestion:
I-94 Eastbound (from Jackson and Chicago)
Take I-94 East to Exit 172, Jackson Road. Jackson Road becomes Huron. Continue on Huron to Fifth Street. Turn right on Fifth Street, then turn left on William Street. Take William to State Street and turn left. Go one block and turn right on North University Avenue. Turn left onto Thayer or Fletcher Street to access campus parking structures. See map for exact parking locations.
I-94 Westbound (from Detroit)
Take I-94 West to Exit 177, State Street. Turn right (north) on State Street. Continue on State Street to the U-M campus. Turn right from State Street onto North University Avenue. Turn left onto Thayer or Fletcher Street to access campus parking structures. See map for exact parking locations.
M-14 Westbound (from Plymouth or Livonia)
Take M-14 West to Exit 3, Downtown Ann Arbor, Main Street. Continue on Main Street and turn left on Depot. Depot turns into Fuller. Turn right at the light onto Glen Street. Turn left on Washtenaw, then turn right at the next light onto Palmer Drive. Parking attendants will be staffing the back of the Fletcher Street parking structure, which will allow you to avoid congestion in the central campus area.
US-23 Northbound
Take US-23 to Exit 37 B, Washtenaw Avenue (to Ann Arbor). Go west on Washtenaw. Continue on Washtenaw until it forks. Veer to the right at the fork and continue on Washtenaw. Turn left at the light on Palmer Drive; parking attendants will be staffing the back of the Fletcher Street parking structure, which will allow you to avoid congestion in the central campus area.
US-23 Southbound
Follow directions for M-14 Westbound.
I-96 Eastbound (from Lansing)
Take I-96 East to US-23 South to M-14 West. Follow directions for M-14 Westbound.
I-696/I-96 Westbound (from suburban Detroit)
Take I-696 or I-96 West to I-275 South to M-14 West. Follow directions for M-14 Westbound.
Parking/ Accessibility Information
- Before ticketed performances at Hill Auditorium, Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, and the Power Center, event parking is available for $10 and a credit or debit card is required. There will be attendants at the nearest structure to take your payment – parking cannot be purchased online.
- Getting Around in Downtown Ann Arbor (Interactive Map)
- Guide to Disability Parking in Downtown Ann Arbor (PDF)
- Accessible Parking information for U-M students, faculty & staff.
U-M Buses
Please note that from May-August some of these routes may not be available.
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA) Buses
Public buses with direct service to North Campus (Pierpont Commons) include Route 22 and Route 66. Please visit theride.org for more information on all routes, schedules, and fares.
Taxi Services
More Visitor Resources
- Interactive Campus Map – Locations for all U-M Buildings, integrated with information on directions, parking, and transit options.
- Air Transportation
- Bus & Train Transportation to Ann Arbor
- Lodging & Sights Around Town